Chronic pain is defined as pain that recurs or persists for more than six months. It takes a devastating toll on the people it affects and can lead to physical impairment, depression and a lesser quality of life.
Frequently oral drugs are used in the management of pain. These pharmaceuticals are not site specific, can cause serious side effects, allergic reactions, drug interactions, dependency and addiction. These agents often hinder the body’s natural healing process.
Orthomolecular Nutrition and Wellness Center offers several pain treatment options which are minimally invasive, site specific and do not enter the systemic circulation.
- Nerve Blocks.
- Joint Injections.
- Lumbar, Thoracic and Cervical Epidural Injections.
- Trigger Point Injections.
(Localized injections of local anesthetics and long acting steroid agents which interrupt the relay of pain messengers to a specific part of the body.)
- Prolotherapy
(Injections of a mild irritant solution directly into the attachment of affected tendons or ligaments to evoke a localized inflammation. This response stimulates the growth of new tissue to strengthen and eliminate the pain caused by the injured structure.)
Chiropractic care, acupuncture, physical therapy, massage therapy and/or exercise are frequently recommended as an adjunct to enhance your overall response. Let Orthomolecular Nutrition and Wellness Center design a pain management program that is right for you!
