Interventional pain management is a specialized type of medicine used to improve a patient's quality of life. It's effective for patients suffering from chronic, severe pain, and treatments involve the use of diagnostic imaging procedures and precise injections.
There are two ways to treat pain: medical pain management and interventional pain management. Medical pain management uses pharmaceutical drugs to treat pain and can work well for reducing inflammation. In some cases, however, the pain persists and further diagnostic measures are necessary.
When medical pain management isn't successful, interventional pain management is a great next step. The first step of this process is to perform diagnostic imaging and use diagnostic blocking to identify exactly where the pain is coming from. This usually falls between medication and surgery.
There are multiple options available within interventional pain management, and which method is used depends entirely on the patient's symptoms and a proper diagnosis. Many patients find this type of treatment to be a working alternative to surgery, allowing them to have functional, reduced pain or a pain-free life. If you have questions about the treatments we offer, please call us today. Today is a great day to take your life back.