Successful chronic pain treatment is easier when the cause is identified. Sometimes, however, it is not so easily identifiable. Psychogenic pain is caused by mental distress and has no true root for treatment. Individuals who suffer from psychogenic pain often feel stinging, burning, tingling, and intermittent pain. If left untreated, chronic pain can transform into bigger mental problems such a depression, mood swings, insomnia, and anxiety.
At Southwest Spine and Pain Center, our main focus is you. Treatment doesn’t end until there is a solution. Our experienced medical staff is equipped with the proper skills to help design treatment plans and alter care for each individual patient.
A conservative approach to treatment may include over the counter analgesic medication, alternative wellness such as acupuncture, or physical therapy. When such treatment is ineffective, physicians may turn to surgery for improvement. Along with treatment, patients may seek counseling and relaxation techniques such as meditation to reduce their pain symptoms.
With the recommendations of a physician, patients can seek herbal medicines and dietary supplements to better manage their chronic pain. Some of these include:
- Magnesium. Used for muscle relaxation.
- Bromelain, ginger, Turmeric. Helps reduce inflammation and increase the production of endorphins.
- Topical Capsaicin. Reduces aches and pains in joints and muscles. Helps reduce nerve pain, too.
- Melatonin. Relieves symptoms of insomnia.
- Fatty acids. Decrease inflammation.
Coupled with treatment and herbal therapy, patients should focus on anti-inflammatory foods and structure their eating habits around a similar diet. Eliminate caffeine, alcohol, tobacco, sugar, and processed foods for an easier way to ease your chronic pain. Southwest Spine and Pain Center is with your through treatment every step of the way. To find our more about how you can improve your health with dieting, contact a Southwest Spine and Pain healthcare professional, today!
If chronic pain is impacting your life, don't wait to schedule an appointment at Southwest Spine and Pain Center. With four locations and same day appointments, the pain management specialists at Southwest Spine and Pain Center are dedicated to helping those who suffer from chronic pain live the life they want to! To schedule an appointment, visit our locations tab!
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