Pain is a natural and ever-present part of the human experience, but it should not be something that interrupts your life or becomes debilitating and prevents you from completing your daily activities or enjoying your life. When it comes to chronic pain, it is not something that you can simply “grin and bear” until it lets up. If a serious condition or injury is the cause of your pain, it will likely not go away on its own and will probably worsen without the help of a professional pain management specialist.
When Is the Right Time to See a Pain Management Specialist?
Pain is one of your body’s ways of letting you know that it is in need of medical attention and that pain should certainly not be ignored. Some fear that they are over-exaggerating their pain while others are concerned that not seeking help will make the condition worse. As medical professionals, we want to help eliminate your pain, and we most certainly don’t want you to hesitate about contacting us to the point where your condition worsens. If you are experiencing acute, chronic, or severe pain, you may be in need of a pain management specialist to evaluate your case.
If you are still unsure whether or not you should contact New York Spine Specialist to diagnose your pain and develop a treatment plan, here are a few things to look out for:
1. Pain has not decreased (or has even increased) over time
In this case, time will not heal all wounds. You may be in need of alternative treatment options to resolve your pain.
2. Pain has decreased but still remains present
Certain medications and therapies may be useful in reducing your pain without eliminating it. You will then have to decide whether you are willing to live with a certain degree of pain or contact a pain management specialist to significantly reduce or eliminate your pain with a variety of treatment options.
3. More medications aren’t helping
Your body can build a tolerance to pain medications over time, and this makes them less effective in decreasing your pain. Our pain management specialists will review your current medications and suggest alternatives to better suit your needs.
4. You want to be drug- and pain-free
With every over-the-counter or prescription medication you take, there are bound to be side effects, including the possibility of addiction. Many want to break away from the use of medication and find alternative therapies and treatments such as physical therapy, acupuncture, and other non-invasive treatments.
What Is a Pain Management Specialist?
A pain management specialist is a doctor who is also an expert in the prevention, assessment, and treatment of pain. Your specific situation will likely determine what type of pain management expert you consult such as a general medical physician, a doctor who focuses on interventions and the physical structure of anatomy, rehabilitation, and psychology or psychiatry.
At New York Spine Specialist, our team specializes in the interventional treatment of common and complex problems related to the spine. Our focus is helping you find relief from your pain through non-narcotic, interventional pain management. When it comes to the spine, pain has the ability to completely interrupt and derail your normal way of life, and our experts want to help you restore your mobility and to get your pain-free life back.
When you have pain, your first thought may be to reach for an over-the-counter pain reliever such as Tylenol or ibuprofen. However, those remedies are temporary, and the pain will return. Consulting with a pain management specialist will help to ensure that your pain is treated in the most appropriate way possible without simply covering the symptoms.
Benefits of Expert Pain Management
While almost everyone at some point or another in their lives will experience a sore muscle after a tough workout or stress-induced headache, not everyone may live with chronic pain as a result of an illness or injury. This type of pain can be especially debilitating when it is localized in your spine or areas directly linked to your spine. One of the primary benefits of seeking the medical help of a professional pain management specialist is the peace of mind knowing that you will soon have a treatment plan designed to bring you the pain relief you need for a normal, pain-free life.
Another benefit of working with the pain management experts at New York Spine Specialist is that we are dedicated to helping you get your pain-free life back, and we treat each of our patients like family. We care about your comfort and happiness as well as your overall health and well-being.
The prospect of dealing with chronic and debilitating pain for the rest of your life can be terrifying. At New York Spine Specialist, we want to help you live a life that is pain-free and happy. Contact us today to discuss your situation and to find out how we can help.
Contact Our Experienced New York Pain Management Specialists
At New York Spine Specialist, our focus is on helping those who are suffering from pain or other symptoms (numbness, tingling, etc.) related to a spinal condition or injury. We specialize in the interventional treatment of common and complex spine-related problems. From herniated discs to sciatica and everything in between, we can diagnose your issue, develop a customized treatment plan, and work with you to make sure you get on the road to recovery.
Our team includes physicians, physician assistants, and surgeons collaborating on the development of your individualized treatment plans to ensure the best possible outcome. We truly want to improve your quality of life, decrease your pain, and enhance your spinal function for daily activities.
We have comfortable offices in Lake Success, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Forest Hills, and all of our offices offer friendly Spanish-speaking staff. Our staff strives to create an uplifting atmosphere that makes each patient feel welcome and part of our medical family. We would be happy to give you a tour of any of our facilities and to answer your questions about our pain management techniques and treatments. Our staff is committed to assisting you and helping you get back to a pain-free life. Contact us today at (516) 355-0111 or request an appointment.