Chronic Pain Management

About one-fourth of adults in the United States struggle with chronic pain that affects their work lives and other everyday activities. At Genesis Personal Healthcare Medicine in New York City, the experienced primary care specialists offer chronic pain management to ease the discomfort and restore patients’ quality of life. Schedule a telehealth evaluation by calling the office or requesting a visit online today.

What is chronic pain management?

Chronic pain management at Genesis Personal Healthcare Medicine involves treatments and lifestyle changes that ease long-term discomfort.

This treatment aims to relieve back and neck pain, joint discomfort, nerve pain, migraines, headaches, and other common forms of ongoing discomfort. It can help treat the root cause of the pain, making everyday tasks more comfortable.

Which symptoms does chronic pain management help address?

If you have a pain-causing disease or injury, you could experience:

• Tingling
• Burning
• Numbness
• Aching
• Shooting discomfort
• Stiffness
• Throbbing
• Stinging
• Fatigue
• Problems sleeping
• Difficulty concentrating

Left untreated, chronic pain can lead to fatigue, mood swings, irritability, anxiety, and/or depression.

What are the risk factors for chronic pain?

Chronic pain can be caused or worsened by:

• Arthritis
• Injuries
• Osteoporosis
• Gout
• Lupus
• Fibromyalgia
• Degenerative disk disease
• Nerve damage
• Inflammation
• Shingles
• Aging
• Genetics
• Physically demanding job
• Heavy lifting
• Smoking
• Obesity
• Stress

Determining the cause of the pain helps your Genesis Personal Healthcare Medicine team determine the most appropriate pain management treatment. 

Which chronic pain management plan best suits me?

Your Genesis Personal Healthcare Medicine provider discusses your symptoms, reviews your medical history, and completes a physical exam to determine the cause of ongoing pain. They may suggest completing blood work, imaging procedures, nerve tests, or other diagnostic tests to help you best manage your chronic pain.

What does chronic pain management consist of?

The Genesis Personal Healthcare Medicine team might recommend one or more of the following forms of pain management:

• Chronic disease management
• Medication management (over-the-counter [OTC] or prescription)
• Yoga, meditation, and other stress reduction techniques
• Mental health treatments
• Physical activity
• Diet changes
• Dietary supplements
• Physical therapy
• Medically supervised weight loss

The experts at Genesis Personal Healthcare Medicine follow up to ensure long-lasting pain relief and an enhanced quality of life. 

They can adjust your medication regimen whenever necessary to keep you healthy and pain-free. The goal is to stay active, participate in your favorite daily activities, and avoid disease-related complications.

Schedule a telehealth chronic pain management evaluation at Genesis Personal Healthcare Medicine by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.