Guidelines for Chronic Pain Management
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• Pain management is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with pain.
• This service is usually provided by a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and pharmacists who are board certified in pain management.
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Guidelines for Chronic Pain Management
• It is very important to choose the right kind of treatment. Here are some guidelines for chronic pain management
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Study and Know the History
• Choosing a course of treatment begins with knowing the history of the pain. How long it has been, what were the adjoining pain, etc.
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Determine the Cause of Pain
• Determine what is causing pain; it could be a symptom of another problem. It can indicate a broken bone, a pinched nerve, or some other organic cause.
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Identify Whether It Is Nociceptive or Neuropathic Pain:
• Nociceptive pain indicates that the nerves are aware of some injury and is signalling the brain.
• Neuropathic pain indicates that your nervous system is not working properly.
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Pain Management Services, New City, Rockland, Spring Valley, NY
• Integrated Medical Care (IMC) has a group of experienced physicians .
• They analyze and revise personalized programs in order to better assist patients.
• If you are suffering from chronic pain, then contact IMC.
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Contact Us:Integrated Medical Care (IMC)
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New City, NY 10956Email: [email protected]
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