4 Super Simple Pain Management Methods
Pain Management in Jacksonville, FL
Research estimates one in five American adults experience some sort of chronic pain. Anyone who deals with pain would avow it has a way of tainting the joys of everyday life occurrences—like going on a jog, lifting a baby or spending a day planting in the garden. In fact, a study published in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management suggests that, regardless of age or pain source, untreated pain does lead to a lower quality of life (including negative implications on sense of self and mental health). North Florida Medical Center believes pain shouldn’t be allowed to blight your life and provides multiple non-invasive methods to help ease aches and get patients back to pain-free living. Without further ado, here are four effective methods for pain management in Jacksonville, Florida.
Chiropractic Adjustments
Proper body alignment relieves pain and pressure often sourcing chronic discomfort. Plus, chiropractic care promotes holistic healing—no medical intervention is required. Chiropractic adjustments are proven to remedy pain in the back, neck, shoulder, arm, hip, and leg, as well as effectively treat carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, arthritis, fibromyalgia, and accident-induced injuries. The chiropractors at North Florida Medical Center have years of training and experience under their belts. They are readily available to offer advanced techniques and services that provide rapid pain relief in a safe, non-invasive way.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy is an umbrella term that covers multiple treatment types—some include basic stretching and strengthening practices while others involve transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulator (TENS) units, iontophoresis, ultrasounds or heat and ice treatments. Physical therapy serves as a sustainable pain reliever, increases mobility and assists in injury prevention. The physical therapists at North Florida Medical Center put the patient in the driver’s seat and cater treatment plans specific to their needs. Therapy recipients span from accident victims to outpatients, and most report feeling a decrease in pain after just one treatment.
Massage Therapy
For patients dealing with musculoskeletal issues (pain affecting muscles, nerves, and the skeletal system), massage therapy may be the next right step. Neuromuscular therapy is a specialized technique that involves applying various degrees of pressure to trigger points to help restore proper blood flow and oxygen—ultimately relieving muscle cramps and spasms. Massage cupping is another type of muscular and tissue therapy that often coincides with neuromuscular techniques. In quick 10-20 minute sessions, silicone suction cups are attached to the skin, pulling on tissue to increase blood circulation, promote pain relief, reduce tension, mitigate the appearance of cellulite, lessens inflammation and loosens scar tissue.
Nerve Stimulation
As a form of physical therapy, nerve stimulation uses an electrical current to treat pain. Often referred to as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, or TENS, this type of pain management involves a battery-powered unit that sends low-voltage impulses through a conductor attached to the skin, targeting pain points. The impulses intercept the nervous system and cease pain signals from reaching the spinal cord and brain. TENS mitigates nerve, skeletal and muscular pain (as well as period and labor pains in women). This type of therapy is also completely non-invasive and may even permit a decrease in medication dosage.
The Bottom Line
Whatever the pain source is, North Florida Medical Center believes it should not interfere with your day-to-day activities and, most certainly, should not rule your life. Between four pain management methods—chiropractic adjustments, physical therapy, massage therapy, and nerve stimulations—highly-trained and experienced doctors and nurse practitioners are available to administer advanced techniques to make sure you get back to pain-free living. For more information on which pain management method is right for you at our Jacksonville, Florida location, call (904) 500 6362 or request a free consultation.
