Pain management is a specialty within orthopedics that uses an interdisciplinary approach to ease suffering and improve the quality of life for those living with acute and chronic pain, particularly in their hip or back. Orthopedic Associates specializes in treating pain resulting from orthopedic conditions, and provides holistic care from non-interventional pain management to surgical options.
Acute pain begins suddenly and is usually sharp in quality lasting for moments, or it may be severe and last for weeks or months. In most cases, acute pain does not last longer than a few months and it disappears when the underlying cause of pain has been treated or has healed. Acute pain may be caused by various events or circumstances, including:
Surgery
Broken bones
Muscle strain/sprains
Tendonitis
Chronic pain persists despite the fact that an injury has healed. Pain signals remain active in the nervous system for weeks, month, or years. Physical effects include tense muscles, limited mobility, and a possible lack of energy. Common chronic pain complaints include:
Depending upon its severity, pain may be treated in a number of ways. Symptomatic options for the treatment of pain may include one or more of the following:
