Pain Management Specialists
come from all fields of medicine. Most often, pain fellowship
trained physicians are anesthesiologists, neurologists, physiatrists
or psychiatrists. Palliative Care doctors are also specialists in pain
management. Some practitioners have not been fellowship
trained and have opted for certification by the American Board of
Pain Medicine which is not recognized by the American Board of
Medical Specialties and does not indicate fellowship training.
The goals of pain management are to relieve pain, improve function and restore quality of life (for example, to
allow patients to return to work, get restful sleep, be intimate with their partners). Your physician will work with
you to set goals that are right for you.
Various pain management techniques have been developed over time to effectively relieve pain associated with
several disorders. Depending upon the source of pain, these techniques can eliminate pain causing as less
harm to the body and health, as possible. Methods of pain
management are multidisciplinary and range from medications
(prescription & OTC), heat/ cold applications, transcutaneous electrical
nerve stimulation (TENS), acupuncture, and neurolytic techniques such
as radiofrequency coagulation and cryotherapy, physical therapy,
invasive procedures, massage, distraction, exercise, and psychological
techniques such as biofeedback.
A Vicious Cycle Of
Pain
- Health Problems Cause
Stress
- Stress Causes Muscle
Tension
- Muscle Tension Increases
Pain
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