Benefits of Using Pain Management for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain has various root causes, such as arthritis, injuries, or herniated discs. No single treatment will work for every patient. Using a physician to find the cause of chronic pain can help provide effective treatment plans. Here are four benefits of using pain management for your chronic pain: 

1. Joint Support

If patients struggle with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, an iFuse Torq Implant can help. At St. Louis Pain Consultants, our team uses a small 3D medical device to stabilize the sacroiliac joint. The procedure is minimal and helps improve function and pain. A triangular implant allows patients flexible rotation and supports their joints.

Another option is the Catamaran SI Joint Fusion System, a minimal procedure supporting joints in the cortical bone. Patients struggling with degenerative sacroiliitis can explore options with this medical titanium device. These pain management options help support the joints so patients can resume their daily routines.

2. Lower Back Treatments

Chronic lower back pain may need focused treatment plans, such as a Basivertebral nerve ablation (BVNA). BVNA is an implant-free procedure that helps preserve the spine’s structure. Patients who have struggled for at least six months or more are eligible this treatment. The procedure is typically same-day and may last only an hour. 

3. Nerve Stimulation

Dorsal root ganglion stimulation targets nerve pain. Electrodes are placed over the dorsal root ganglion, a central sensory nerve location. The pain signals are intercepted before they travel to the brain. Once these signals are interrupted, it can reduce pain. At St. Louis Pain Consultants, we offer our patients a trial period; the patient will typically wear our device for up to six days, and then they can then decide if this treatment works for them.

Peripheral nerve stimulation also offers relief by targeting a specific nerve. This treatment can be used anywhere in the body. If a patient struggles with pain in their leg or shoulder, a physician will target the nerve to offer pain relief.

4. Back and Arm Relief

Spinal cord stimulation is an option patients with chronic pain can investigate for nerve pain in the back, legs, or arms. During this procedure, electrodes are placed close to nerves, helping block the receptors that travel through the spinal cord. Injections are also an option to treat inflammation in the spinal canal. Patients who struggle with spinal stenosis or any disc herniations may need stronger medication. Epidural steroid injections reduce inflammation with a goal to reduce pain.

Use Pain Management Relief with St. Louis Pain Consultants

Various conditions cause chronic pain, such as sacroiliac joint dysfunction, but our physicians at St. Louis Pain Consultants help discover the root cause and offer treatment plans. Whether it’s dorsal root ganglion, spinal cord stimulation treatments, or nerve root blocks, our team helps reduce pain. No single treatment works for everyone, and our team is focused on providing effective treatments. Contact our office today to schedule an appointment. We help our patients learn more about pain management options, temporary medical devices, etc.