Using Interventional Pain Management for Chronic Conditions

Jan 16, 2025 | Services | 0 comments

Around 50 million adults in the United States experience chronic pain. That’s about one out of every five people. Chronic pain can do a lot more than cause persistent discomfort, too. It can also impact your mental well-being and overall quality of life. Thankfully, more people are finding relief for their chronic pain through interventional pain management

Interventional pain care is an approach to treating chronic pain through minimally invasive techniques that don’t require surgery. Patients can find effective relief with options such as epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, and spinal cord stimulation, which target the source of the pain directly. 

Could these treatment options help with your chronic condition? Learn more about interventional pain management and whether it might be the right treatment to reclaim control over your day-to-day life. 

Traditional Treatments for Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for 12 or more weeks. On-going pain can lead to fatigue, anxiety, depression, and limited mobility. It can disrupt your daily activities and decrease your quality of life. Many conditions can cause chronic pain, but some of the most common include: 

  • Arthritis 
  • Fibromyalgia 
  • Neuropathic path
  • Injuries

Acute pain acts as a warning signal that something is wrong. Chronic pain, on the other hand, often has no clear purpose, making it challenging to treat. 

Conventional treatments for chronic pain usually include medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle changes. These methods can help for a while, but their effectiveness can wear off or have limitations. Pain medications can lead to dependency and unwanted side effects. Lifestyle adjustments require significant time and commitment and could deliver lackluster results. Physical therapy might not help address the underlying cause of the pain. The result is ongoing pain and increasing frustration. 

When these traditional pain treatment methods fail to provide relief, it may be time to explore interventional pain management. 

When to Consider Interventional Pain Care

Interventional pain management is designed for individuals who struggle with persistent pain, even after trying traditional treatment options. 

Could it help you? Here are some signs it might be time to explore this unique pain management approach: 

  • You have persistent pain that interferes with your daily life despite medication or therapy 
  • You have limited mobility that makes it difficult to perform everyday tasks or work 
  • You want to avoid surgery and find a non-surgical alternative for managing pain 
  • You heavily rely on pain medications to get through your day 
  • Your primary care doctor or pain specialist is recommending it 

Interventional pain care can provide targeted relief that focuses directly on the source of your pain. Procedures like nerve blocks or corticosteroid injections are minimally invasive, so they are lower risk and have faster recovery times than surgical interventions. Addressing pain at its origin can also help reduce your reliance on pain medication and improve your long-term health outcomes. 

An interventional pain specialist will meet with you to learn more about your chronic pain and help identify the underlying causes. Then, they can create a personalized treatment plan that stops pain at the source. 

Ready to Explore Your Pain Management Options?

Living with chronic pain doesn’t have to be your everyday reality. If traditional treatments aren’t providing relief, it may be time to consider interventional pain management. These minimally invasive techniques offer targeted solutions that can help you regain control over your health and your life. 

Help is closer than you think. For residents in Ritzville, Washington, and the surrounding communities, East Adams Rural Healthcare partners with the pain specialists at HPM to deliver personalized treatment plans for those living with chronic pain. 

Make an appointment today to learn more about your treatment options and find relief for your chronic pain condition. 

Sources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4798-chronic-pain#:~:text=In%202021%2C%20about%2020.9%25%20of,something’s%20wrong%2C%20like%20an%20alarm.

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