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Pain is a common symptom of many injuries and diseases. It can also result from poorly performed surgeries or chiropractic manual adjustments.
Pain is a defense mechanism that informs the brain about a body part that is unwell and needs attention. The pain sensation travels from nerve endings or pain receptors present at the site of tissue injury to the spinal cord. Pain messages then get transmitted from the spinal cord to the brain's higher centers.
Three types of stimuli—mechanical (a pinch or pressure), heat, and chemical—activate the pain sensation at the injury site. Mechanical and heat stimuli last for a shorter time than chemical stimuli. Pain-producing chemicals, such as prostaglandins and histamines, are typically found in increased concentration at the site of inflammation or tissue injury.
Acute pain develops suddenly and lasts a short period. It often occurs due to injuries such as bone fractures, muscle spasms, sprains, cuts, and burns. It can also result from appendicitis, strep throat, and shingles. Acute or sharp pain generally lasts only a few days, weeks, or months, depending on the cause.
Pain that recurs frequently or persists for six months or more is known as 'chronic pain.' Various diseases, like migraines, fibromyalgia, heart disease, cancers, nerve damage, etc, may cause this pain.
Pain management specialists are doctors of medicine (M.D.s) who administer medication and recommend rehabilitation, therapy, or exercise to treat pain. A pain management specialist may use one or a combination of the above approaches to relieve pain. While it is possible to reduce pain, complete relief from persistent chronic pain due to cancer, fibromyalgia, or arthritis can be challenging to achieve or may not be possible. Therefore, pain management specialists create plans tailored to an individual's needs.
Pain management physicians complete four years of undergraduate studies in sciences and four years of medical school, followed by a residency program. They then specialize in anesthesiology, physiatry, interventional radiology, psychiatry, and neurology. Some physicians follow this up with an additional year of training in a subspeciality of pain. To become board-certified, which is optional and not mandatory for practicing, pain medicine specialists must pass examinations conducted by the relevant members of the American Board of Medical Specialties, for example, the American Board of Anesthesiology.
Some common conditions that pain medicine specialists treat are:
- Arthritis pain
- Chest pain
- Chronic kidney disease pain
- Facial pain
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) pain
- Low back pain (LBP)
- Back and neck injuries
- Phantom limb pain (experienced by amputees)
The different specialties of pain management can include:
The effective management of chronic pain includes an array of techniques aimed at reducing or controlling pain over an extended period. Specific physical methods, such as physical therapy, hot/cold therapy, massage, and acupuncture, can alleviate pain. Here's more about a few of them:
While your primary physician can provide pain treatment, pain from certain illnesses may require a particular type of treatment and can be pretty complex to manage on your own. Untreated pain can also increase the risk of other diseases and impact your psychological well-being. Pain, if treated improperly, can also increase the likelihood of being affected by depression and anxiety. For these reasons, it is advisable to consider a pain management specialist who can help you with an effective treatment plan.
Finding a pain management specialist in your area can be challenging, and you may need to visit a hospital or clinical facility to make an appointment.
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According to data collated by the Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) in 2022, nearly 22.8% of all adults aged 18 and above living in Nevada have arthritis.
The overall prevalence of arthritis was higher in females (≈24.8%) than in males (≈20.6%). An estimated 53.5% of Nevada adults engage in limited physical activity due to arthritis. In 2019, the BRFSS also reported that nearly 31.2% of adults with doctor-diagnosed arthritis have severe joint pain. Roughly 3% of Nevadans have chronic kidney disease.
According to a report published by the Nevada State Health Division, an estimated 8,559 residents were hospitalized due to Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from 2004 to 2007. It found that such cases were higher in females than in males.
If left to worsen, physical pain, intrinsically connected to the immune system, can lead to long-term adverse effects on overall health. Untreated pain can result in emotional, physical, and financial strain, but it doesn't have to. Don't delay it any longer; book your appointment today!
American Society of Anesthesiologists
National Library of Medicine[1]
National Library of Medicine[2]
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[1]
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