Dealing with Chronic Pain
According to the CDC, approximately 51.6 million adults in the U.S., nearly 21% of the population, live with chronic pain. This common condition is characterized by pain that persists for over three months. Chronic pain can be constant or intermittent, affecting any part of the body. It often interferes with daily activities and can lead to depression, anxiety and trouble sleeping, which can, in turn, make the pain worse.
Chronic pain can develop after an injury or illness and at other times without apparent cause. Unlike acute pain, which subsides once the injury heals, chronic pain persists even after healing. Arthritis and other long-lasting illnesses such as cancer can be a cause. Other common types of chronic pain include:
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Headaches, including migraines
- Testicular pain
- Lasting pain in scar tissues
- Muscle pain all over
- Neurogenic pain from damage to nerves or other parts of the nervous system.
Chronic pain can also stem from psychological factors such as stress, anxiety and depression. This is known as psychogenic pain or psychosomatic pain.
Physical pain can often lead to emotional challenges, including mood swings, insomnia, fatigue, anxiety and depression. Those living with chronic pain should seek help.
At Wood County Hospital, our Pain & Spine Management program approaches chronic pain treatment in a multi-disciplinary fashion using interventional techniques that involve treating the source of pain, physical therapy and other support methods.
The most common conditions the office treats are:
- Cancer pain
- Chronic headaches/migraines
- Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Jaw pain
- Joint pain
- Low back pain
- Muscle pain
- Neck pain
- Neuropathy
- Rib pain
- Sacroiliitis
- Spinal disc herniation
- Spinal stenosis
- Tail bone pain
Treatment options we have available include:
- Botox for migraines
- Interspinous spacer
- Nerve blocks
- Pain pumps
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Steroid injections
- Spinal cord stimulators
Our experienced physician, Dr. Joseph Atallah, will evaluate your condition on your first visit and coordinate your overall care. Then, his team of pain management experts will provide personalized care coordination that may include physical therapists, surgical specialists, radiologists, mental health professionals, psychologists, chiropractors and dietitians.
Our program employs the latest techniques in pain management interventions, complemented by additional treatments to enhance your quality of life. To schedule an appointment or learn more, please call 419-373-7696.
