If you or a loved one are experiencing chronic pain, you may have questions about diagnosis and potential treatment options like steroid injections or nerve stimulation. At St. Louis Pain Consultants, we provide treatment plans and pain management services for many different conditions. From focal nerve pain and spinal stenosis to arthritis and inflammation, our team of specialists can address your concerns and help treat your pain. Here are several frequently asked questions regarding interventional pain management services:
What Is Interventional Pain Management?
Interventional pain management is a specialized medical field focused on diagnosing, treating, and providing relief for various types of chronic or acute pain. It involves a multidisciplinary approach that may include medications, physical therapy, interventional procedures, and lifestyle modifications. At St. Louis Pain Consultants, we specialize in interventional pain management to help patients get back to their everyday activities.
What Types of Pain Do Interventional Pain Management Services Treat?
Interventional Pain management services can address a wide range of pain conditions, including neck pain, back pain, joint pain, post-surgical pain, neuropathic pain, cancer-related pain, fibromyalgia pain, and more. St. Louis Pain Consultants provides treatment options for the following conditions:
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Sciatica
- Arthritis Pain
- Facet Joint Syndrome
- Foraminal Stenosis
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spinal Osteoarthritis
- Neuropathy
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Our experienced team also treats additional spinal pain conditions, including spondylitis and scoliosis. For inquiries about other conditions, contact one of our offices or message us via our website stl-pain.com.
How Do Pain Management Doctors Diagnose the Cause of Pain?
Doctors at St. Louis Pain Consultants use various methods to diagnose the underlying cause of pain. This may involve a thorough physical examination, reviewing the patient’s medical history, conducting imaging tests like X-rays and MRI scans, performing nerve conduction studies, and utilizing diagnostic injections or nerve blocks to identify the source of pain.
What Treatment Options Are Available in Pain Management?
Treatments for chronic pain can vary depending on the individual patient and the specific pain condition. They may include medications, such as analgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, pain medications, or muscle relaxants. Other potential treatments we offer include peripheral nerve stimulation, epidural steroid injections, spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, and radiofrequency ablation, among others.
Are Medications Always Prescribed for Pain Management?
Pain medications can be a component of pain management, but they are never the focus and are used for short periods of time. Our pain management practitioners strive to provide comprehensive care by considering various treatment modalities. While medications can temporarily be effective for some conditions, other non-pharmacological approaches, such as physical therapy or interventional procedures, will be recommended as primary or complementary treatments.
How Long Does Interventional Pain Management Treatment Typically Last?
The duration of interventional pain management treatment varies depending on the individual and the nature of the pain condition. Some acute pain conditions may resolve relatively quickly with treatment, while chronic pain conditions may require ongoing management. Our interventional pain management services aim to improve the quality of life and functional abilities of our patients. We tailor treatment plans to the individual’s needs and may utilize a combination of therapies over an extended period.
Reach Your Pain Management Goals With Our Help
St. Louis Pain Consultants is a trusted interventional pain management facility specializing in identifying and treating the causes of chronic pain. Utilizing state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic treatments, we provide customized treatment plans for managing your pain. Contact us today to schedule an appointment and receive answers to your pressing pain questions.
If you are living with chronic pain, seek help from St. Louis Pain Consultants.
We want to help remind you what life without pain feels like.
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