What is chronic pain?
Chronic pain is a feeling of discomfort, often in your muscles or joints, that may last long-term. You might experience chronic pain because of a sports or work-related injury, automobile accident, lifting something heavy, or a chronic disease like arthritis. Treatment with Racz Pain Centers can offer you relief.
What are the symptoms of chronic pain?
Symptoms of chronic pain can be mild or severe. You may experience dull, aching pain or sharp stabbing pain that comes and goes. You might also notice joint swelling, stiffness, decreased range of motion, or reduced mobility.
How does my doctor diagnose the cause of my pain?
To find the root cause of chronic pain, Dr. Racz reviews your symptoms and medical history. He completes a physical examination and may suggest you undergo blood tests, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, ultrasounds, or other imaging procedures.
What are common chronic pain treatments?
Common chronic pain treatments include:
Home remedies
Home remedies that may reduce chronic pain include rest, ice or heat packs, compression, and elevation. Wearing a brace or splint can help, as well.
Physical therapy
Physical therapy uses stretches and exercises to strengthen tissue surrounding an injury to reduce pain, accelerate healing, and lower your risk of reinjury.
Injections
Steroids, nerve blocks, hyaluronic acid, and trigger point injections can relieve chronic pain – especially in your muscles and joints.
Regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine options available at Racz Pain Centers include stem cell injections and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatment. Both help your body regenerate new cells and heal naturally.
Radiofrequency ablation
Radiofrequency ablation uses radio waves to heat nerves and reduces pain signals to your brain.
Spinal cord stimulation
Dr. Racz implants a spinal cord stimulator beneath your skin to send electrical impulses to the spinal cord to reduce pain signals.
Other surgical procedures
Additional surgical procedures, such as Vertiflex™ Superion for spinal decompression and SambaScrew® for sacroiliac fixation, can reduce chronic pain in your back, neck, and other areas.
Don’t live with chronic pain or take addictive pain medication when numerous pain-relieving treatments can alleviate your discomfort. Schedule an appointment with Racz Pain Centers by phone or book online today.
