We know Valentine’s Day is either loved or hated, but either way it exists. So what happens when your pain interferes with your romance or Valentine’s Day plans? Hopefully, you’re already seeing a doctor for your pain condition, and if not, we recommend you come and see one of our friendly and compassionate physicians at any of our Southwest Spine and Pain locations.
With four centers across the state of Utah, Southwest Spine and Pain Center is the leading pain specialist in the southwest. We provide world-class pain care to chronic pain sufferers in Utah and the southwest region of the United States. What sets us apart from other pain specialists is our patient centered principles. Your treatment plan is designed for you, and is unique to every patient.
Relationships are complicated enough, and when you add back or neck pain into the mix, you get a couple of unhappy people. Many times, people will either sacrifice their health and endure pain for loved ones. Other times, people will sacrifice the happiness of their loved ones to get pain care. Whichever the case, we hope to provide adequate pain management tools so that chronic pain sufferers do not have to sacrifice anything to do the things they love.
The best tool for dealing with pain while in a relationship is keeping the lines of communication open at all times. Express the limitations of your condition to your partner and the kinds of emotional traumas your condition puts you through when you experience pain. Dr. Friedman, Medical Director of Pain Relief Centers, says, “People have to recognize that when someone is taking medications for pain management, this has strong influence[s] on desire and mood.” Spontaneity may not be present during your Valentine’s Day when your partner is taking medications to control his or her pain.
To avoid conflict in your relationship, plan meetings with your partner where you can discuss times during the day when you feel less pain. Communicate to your partner about areas of your body where you feel pain that you would prefer remain untouched. Or, give them useful tips of some manual therapy techniques that can be applied to various painful parts of your body.
Don’t make your Valentine’s Day any worse by not communicating to your partner. Pain is a big conversation, and with the right tools, anyone can have that conversation. Talk to your Southwest Spine and Pain physician about treatment options that best suit your condition.
If chronic pain is impacting your life, don't wait to schedule an appointment at Southwest Spine and Pain Center. With three locations and growing, 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!
The advice and information contained in this article is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to replace or counter a physician’s advice or judgment. Please always consult your physician before taking any advice learned here or in any other educational medical material.
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