What is pain management?
Pain management at Howard M. Shapiro Medical Associates, P.C. focuses on holistic ways to reduce severe or long-lasting discomfort. You might experience neck pain, back pain, knee pain, other types of joint pain, headaches, or migraines. Dr. Shapiro and his team offer a wide array of pain-relieving treatments to give you the exceptional quality of life you deserve.
What are the risk factors for chronic pain?
A variety of factors can lead to severe or long-lasting pain. Examples include:
- Automobile accidents
- Sports injuries
- Work-related injuries
- Falling down
- Trauma
- Arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Other chronic diseases
- Overweight or obesity
If you experience pain that doesn’t subside on its own over time and want to avoid addictive pain medication, see Dr. Shapiro and his team for an evaluation.
How does my doctor diagnose the root cause of pain?
To find the root cause of your pain, Dr. Shapiro reviews your medical history, asks about symptoms you may have, and examines injured or painful areas of your body. He might recommend you undergo blood tests, CT scans, X-rays, MRIs, ultrasounds, or other imaging procedures to diagnose your condition and develop a treatment plan.
What are common pain management treatments?
Howard M. Shapiro Medical Associates, P.C. offers the following pain management solutions to relieve chronic discomfort:
Health education
Making healthy lifestyle changes can reduce or eliminate chronic pain. Examples include eating healthy foods, getting regular exercise and plenty of sleep, reducing stress, and not smoking or drinking excessive amounts of alcohol.
Medical weight loss
Medical weight loss with Howard M. Shapiro Medical Associates, P.C. can diminish or reduce your risk of developing chronic pain.
Osteopathic manipulation
During osteopathic manipulation, Dr. Shapiro applies pressure to targeted areas of your body to stimulate healing and eliminate pain naturally.
Physical therapy
In physical therapy, stretches and exercises can help you heal quickly after an injury and reduce your risk of reinjury.
Botox
Periodic Botox® injections can help you better manage migraine pain.
Medical marijuana
Using medical marijuana is a natural pain-relieving treatment. Dr. Shapiro lets you know if you have a qualifying condition that makes you eligible for medical marijuana.
Don’t live with severe or chronic pain that diminishes your quality of life. Call Howard M. Shapiro Medical Associates, P.C. to schedule an appointment, or book one online today.
