Are You A Candidate For Interventional Pain Management? Here Is How You Can Tell

It is simple to see why chronic pain is one of the most popular causes of a generalized doctor visit. Not only can chronic pain take many different forms and affect practically every part of the body, but it is typically an issue without a simple remedy. Unlike an infection or cut that may be treated with self-care or antibiotics, chronic pain usually has strong roots that are more difficult to detect and treat. As a result, Interventional Pain Management is one of the most effective techniques for treating chronic pain. Interventional Pain Management looks past the obvious remedies to determine the root of the problem and develop a care plan that provides long-term relief. Rather than relying on trial and error, anesthesiologist and interventional pain management specialist Dr. Mahan Ostadian will take time to ask questions and diagnose the issue to identify the best therapy for every patient.

So, how can you tell if you are a good fit for Interventional Pain Management? To begin, examine if any of the following qualifications apply to you:

1. Your Discomfort Is Not Going Away

This reason is perhaps the most compelling argument for a patient to choose interventional pain management as a therapeutic option. If your chronic pain is not subsiding by itself, it is time to look into actual, practical remedies to provide lasting relief.

2. You Want to Avoid Long-Term Dependency on Painkillers

Pain medication, whether over-the-counter or prescribed, can provide temporary relief from chronic pain, but they are not a long-term solution as they treat the symptoms rather than the cause. Thus, they must be used forever and in increasingly higher dosages as your tolerance increases. This factor may set off a dangerous and costly cycle that fails to address the inherent cause of your misery.

3. Your Pain Is Interfering With Your Day-to-Day Life

If chronic pain is wearing you down or interfering with your capacity to work, enjoy life, or socialize, it is time to reclaim your life. Without therapy, chronic pain seldom diminishes by itself. Thus, even if you are just feeling tiny effects in your daily life today, these obstacles and interruptions are likely to worsen with time.

3. You Are Apprehensive About Surgeries

Surgical procedures may effectively alleviate your discomfort. Unfortunately, major surgeries might have unforeseen consequences besides the extended recovery time and costs that come with them. Before committing to a major and life-altering procedure, interventional pain management is an excellent approach to consider all of your alternatives and verify that surgery is necessary to resolve your pain problem.

4. You Have Not Found Relief In Conservative Therapies

Perhaps you have attempted prescription medications and found them ineffective, or perhaps you have seen numerous doctors and still havent found a lasting solution to your pain. Interventional pain management is a strategy that helps you find a real, effective solution and perform diagnosis, if necessary; thus, ensuring you avoid many medical visits and therapies in search of your relief. 

Chronic pain can take many different forms and is highly individualized. Therefore, you should also tailor therapy to your unique concerns and needs. At Republic Spine and Pain, you can explore numerous care options, including physical therapy, joint injections, nerve blocks, and many more. Make an appointment with Dr. Ostadian to discover a customized pain solution that works for you.