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What is Pain Management?
Pain Management is a specialty that focuses on providing comprehensive care to patients suffering from chronic pain and provide them with ways to cope with their pain and to improve their quality of life.
What is a Pain Management doctor?
A pain management doctor is a trained medical professional who has expertise in managing, treating, and diagnosing pain conditions. These conditions might be: chronic pain such as fibromyalgia or back pain, or they could be acute pain issues such as injuries and post op surgery pain. This type of specialist has a multi-modal approach to treating your pain and they may include: physical therapy, diagnostic imaging, medical bracing, topical creams, or prescription medications.
What to Expect in My Appointment?
The provider will perform a physical exam, review your documents, and go over your medical history and current pain symptoms. You could have tests ordered such as MRI imaging to help diagnose the cause of your pain. You might be referred out to physical therapy for muscle strengthening. After your provider has reached a diagnosis, they will work with you to create a treatment plan.