Rebecca Swainston, NP, from West Valley Medical Group – Middleton, shares what to expect during a trigger point injection visit in this video. She walks us through the process of a trigger point injection visit.
Chronic Pain Treatment
Treatment for chronic pain is tailored to the characteristics -- cause, location, duration and type of pain, for example -- of your pain. Because of long-term side effects, over-the-counter pain relievers are usually not recommended. Alternative therapies such as electrical stimulation, acupuncture, meditation and psychotherapy to learn coping skills, stress management and relaxation are all helpful to people with chronic pain.
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Rebecca Swainston, NP, from West Valley Medical Group – Middleton, says it's difficult to treat chronic shoulder and elbow pain because these joints are used so much in daily life. Watch the video to learn more.
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Intermountain Healthcare answeredTrigger point injections have been found to be very effective in relieving pain, especially when combined with exercise and medication. For many patients, the pain will go away and not return. For some, the pain will decrease but not go away entirely. In this case, your doctor may recommend another injection. -
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No, that is where advanced pain options such as spinal cord stimulation and intrathecal pain pumps may allow better pain control then systemic pain medications. Integrative medical options and lifestyle changes may also allow one to recover and return to a better quality of life. -
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Whatever the cause of your shoulder pain, stretching exercises are likely to ease the discomfort. In this video, Dr. Oz guest Dr. Mike Clark demonstrates some exercises that can reduce shoulder pain.
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Debra Fulghum Bruce PhD , Healthcare, answeredSee All 2 AnswersInjections around the spine (epidural injections of a cortisone derivative and anesthetic) can be used in some cases for constant, severe pain. These injections may give weeks of relief for women who suffer with chronic back pain, fibromyalgia, bursitis, and other related pain. -
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The use of opioid analgesics (narcotics) in the management of non-malignant pain has been a controversial issue for many doctors, with the usual reasons for concern: addiction, oversight by state medical boards, and criminal diversion of drugs. However, research has shown that addiction seldom occurs when these medications are used in chronic pain states. -
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Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center answeredSee All 2 AnswersThere are several treatment options available for postherpetic neuralgia. For some people, an over-the-counter painkiller will be enough to provide relief, but for those who are suffering from more intense pain, a prescription painkiller like codeine might be necessary. Doctors often prescribe anticonvulsants and antidepressants to treat herpetic neuralgia as well. Other treatments include nerve stimulation, skin patches or ointment containing pain relievers, and steroid injections. Treatment does not work for everyone, but for a large majority of people herpetic neuralgia will go away on its own within three months.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, MD , Cardiology (Cardiovascular Disease), answeredChronic pain can be effectively treated with the right therapies. In this video, Dr. Oz and his expert panel discuss the all-important three M's for eliminating chronic pain.
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Discovery Health answeredBegun in India in 1995, laughter yoga incorporates the relaxation, meditation and stretching techniques of yoga with breathing exercises and playful laughter. It now exists in more than 50 countries and is used to relieve temporarily the chronic pain of conditions like fibromyalgia and arthritis.