Understanding Chronic Pain: Shedding Light During Pain Awareness Month with Teton Outpatient Services
Awareness is the first step towards positive change. Did you know that September is Pain Awareness Month? It’s a dedicated period to better understand, manage, and treat various chronic pain many people experience daily.
Imagine leading a life where pain isn’t a constant companion and daily tasks aren’t overwhelming challenges. At Teton Outpatient Services, we believe this is possible through effective pain management strategies.
Discover the art of identifying the telltale indicators of chronic pain and explore our innovative methods for effectively treating it. Our team of physicians can help you find the best approach to managing your pain and regaining control of your life. Let’s get started!
How To Recognize the Signs of Chronic Pain
More than 25% of the population in the United States endure the burden of chronic pain. It’s essential to recognize the signs of chronic pain and take steps to manage it before it becomes debilitating.
Chronic pain refers to pain that persists for more than three months. This type of pain can be constant or intermittent, occurring anywhere in your body. It can disrupt your daily activities, such as work, socializing, and self-care. Additionally, it can contribute to feelings of depression, anxiety, and difficulties with sleep, which can further exacerbate your pain.
Here are a few common signs of chronic pain:
- Persistent aching, throbbing, or burning sensations in the affected area
- General fatigue and body aches
- Inflammation, swelling, or redness around the affected area
- Restricted mobility and headaches
Besides everyday discomforts, some individuals may experience a diagnosed chronic pain condition like arthritis or fibromyalgia. Dealing with chronic pain can be daunting, but understanding the signs of this condition is the first step to finding relief.
Our Approach To Treating Chronic Pain
Teton Outpatient Services offers a variety of pain management procedures to help individuals cope with chronic pain. Our team of physicians is dedicated to providing an individualized approach to create an effective treatment plan tailored to every patient’s needs.
We offer a treatment option called an epidural steroid injection. This procedure involves delivering powerful anti-inflammatory medication directly into the space surrounding the protective fluid sac of your spinal cord. Our goal is to target this area and relieve inflammation and associated symptoms.
Another treatment option we offer is the Spinal cord stimulator. Spinal cord stimulation utilizes pulsed electrical energy near the spinal cord to effectively manage and alleviate pain. This procedure doesn’t eliminate the source of pain but instead creates a pleasant tingling sensation that can block pain perception.
Finally, we provide therapeutic nerve blocks to alleviate neuropathic pain symptoms by interrupting pain signals sent to the brain. Getting a nerve block can also help alleviate symptoms to the point where the person can actively engage in physical therapy.
Take Control of Chronic Pain with Effective Pain Management
Chronic pain need not dictate the course of your life. With the right knowledge and assistance from skilled physicians, you can regain your lost freedom and lead a life less hindered by the pain. During this Pain Awareness Month, let’s bring chronic pain into the spotlight and collectively manage it more effectively.
Don’t let pain dim your life’s spark. Take the first step towards managing your pain by contacting one of our expert physicians today. We are here to guide you toward a future where pain no longer controls your life but is another challenge you have learned to overcome.
