Pain Management: Enhancing Quality of Life

Over 25% of Americans suffer from chronic pain. Correspondingly, pain management provides patients with crucial care, aiming to improve the well-being of individuals grappling with pain. By leveraging a diverse array of techniques, our pain management specialists effectively address and resolve the pain that stems from both acute and chronic conditions.

Types of Pain from the National Institute of Health:

Specifically, there are 6 types of pain that pain management techniques address.

“Neuropathic Pain

• Peripheral neuropathic pain as the case post-herpetic neuralgia or diabetic neuropathy
• Central neuropathic pain – cerebral vascular accident sequella

Nociceptive Pain

• Pain due to actual tissue injuries such as burns, bruises, or sprains

Musculoskeletal Pain

• Back pain
• Myofascial pain

Inflammatory Pain

• Autoimmune disorders (rheumatoid arthritis)
• Infection 

Psychogenic Pain

• Pain caused by psychologic factors such as headaches or abdominal pain caused by emotional, psychological, or behavioral factors

Mechanical Pain 

• Expanding malignancy”

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK553030/

Diverse Pain Management Approaches at Your Disposal

Concurrently, diverse approaches are available to you within the sphere of pain management. A variety of techniques emerge as indispensable for patients, including:

• Physical therapy
• Cognitive-behavioral therapy
• Acupuncture
• Massage therapy
• Medications
• Supplementary holistic practices
• In select cases, more invasive procedures like nerve blocks or spinal cord stimulation might be recommended.

Addressing a Wide Spectrum of Conditions

We apply practices to a variety of patients in need of pain relief. Patients receiving pain relief care can suffer from a range of medical concerns, including:

• Acute injuries like fractures, burns, or cuts
• Sudden ailments such as pneumonia or heart attacks
• Chronic afflictions like arthritis, cancer, or fibromyalgia
• Post-surgical discomfort
• Trauma-induced pain
• End-stage illnesses including cancer

Watermark Medical Partners is commitment to assisting patients in proactively managing their pain. We recognize the profound influence pain can wield over a person’s life.

Our Holistic Approach

Watermark Medical Partners’ comprehensive pain management services encompass a comprehensive evaluation of your pain, precise diagnosis, and a personally tailored treatment plan aligned with your distinct health needs. Additionally, we collaborate with you, allied healthcare professionals, and any legal entities to chart an optimal path. Overall, we effectively mitigate your pain and pave the way for your improved quality of life.

Embrace Effective Pain Management Care with Watermark Medical Partners

Our highly qualified physician team conducts a preliminary evaluation to determine which pain management interventions are most appropriate to treat the patient’s pain. Firstly, this step marks the inception of a journey toward potential relief from your symptoms, anchored in a commitment to empower you with pain management solutions. To begin pain management care today, contact us.

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