About Pain Management

It is estimated that 90% of all diseases may be associated with pain and it is known that pain is the most common reason for physician visits. At least 65 million Americans suffer painful disabilities at any given time and over half of the population has a family member suffering from chronic pain. Pain is also the major cause of lost work days costing the economy billions
of dollars. Billions more are lost secondary to decreased productivity caused by pain experienced during the work day.

Until recent years, the medical field has had little to offer these
patients. If medications and physical therapy did not provide adequate relief the only other option was invasive surgery. Frustrated with the lack of effective medical options, suffering individuals have explored chiropractic care, acupuncture, and alternative therapies as well.

Unfortunately, many of these individuals continue to experience unsatisfactory pain relief after multiple treatments. They also may suffer from uncomfortable side effects or complications. If they opt for surgery, their pain may be unchanged or even worse and frequently becomes more difficult to manage.

The tragedy of the situation can be summarized by this sentence: The majority of pain goes untreated, under treated, or improperly treated.

Fortunately, the situation has changed drastically in the last decades. Segments of the medical field now realize the value and importance of treating pain and its consequences. Research has become focused on the causes of pain and minimally invasive treatment. Interventional pain physicians working in multidisciplinary settings are now able to render painful symptoms much more tolerable. They work to improve each individual's quality of life however it is measured by that individual. Sleeping better, walking farther, improved interactions with family members, taking less medication, increased activity levels- the list is endless.

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