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SLBMI
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Chronic
Pain Management
How We Can Help: Medical Evaluation
Comprehensive assessment begins with a thorough history and medical evaluation by William D. Richardson, a physician who specializes in chronic pain management. He develops an appropriate plan of care for each person, oversees therapies and communicates with primary care physicians. By incorporating medication, physical therapy, self-care strategies, exercise, diet, biofeedback-assisted relaxation training and psychological counseling into a healthy lifestyle, many pain symptoms can be more effectively managed.
Physical Therapy can help improve body alignment, poor body mechanics, muscle weakness and overuse, and provide comforting modalities and manual work. Clients learn successful self-care strategies to use each day to reduce pain, and gradually condition and strengthen their body to meet the various demands of daily life at home and at work.
Some clients need assistance dealing with undesired side-effects of medication-- like rebound symptoms, dependency and sometimes addiction. Regular medical appointments are scheduled to monitor effectiveness of various treatment strategies and to adjust medications as needed. Trigger-point injections and simple blocks can be done at SLBMI when needed; other approaches may be recommended after consultation. When appropriate, some clients may be referred to outside specialists for specific diagnostic tests, or more invasive procedures.
After completing their assessment, our psychologists teach strategies proven effective in the management of chronic pain. Counseling provides an opportunity to address personal issues and concerns which may complicate the medical condition. The goals of this intervention include improving coping strategies, and enhancing the quality of life. Couples counseling is available, and may be an integral part of some treatment plans.
Treatment Care Options
Please know that we are here to help you.
Treatment for Chronic Pain:
Now that you have read more about Chronic Pain Management, the next step is to seek help.
Frequently, people are hesitant to make the first step. Please know that our Institute is nationally recognized and our clinicians are ready to work with you.
In order to receive help the first step is to contact our Intake Coordinator.
For our Macklind office call 314-534-0200.
Our toll free number is 877-245-2688.
Our Intake Coordinator will match you to one of our clinicians who will evaluate your concerns and make recommendations to you.
The first step is an important one and only you can place the call.
Remember, we are here to help you.
Your insurance coverage will also be reviewed by the intake coordinator.
Click here to contact Headache and Pain Management Services.
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