Non-Surgical Pain Management

What is non-surgical pain management?

Non-surgical pain management involves evaluating, rehabilitating, and treating conditions that cause pain without performing invasive surgical procedures.

The pain management experts at Synchrony Medical Group take a holistic, integrative approach. They create personalized pain management plans that use varying therapeutic techniques to address pain at its source.

What conditions can non-surgical pain management address?

The Synchrony Medical Group team designs custom treatment plans to address pain conditions such as:

• Sciatica
• Muscle and soft tissue injuries
• Joint and bone injuries
• Auto accident injuries
• Sports injuries
• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Post-surgical pain
• Fractures
• Herniated discs
• Degenerative disc disease
• Migraines

Non-surgical pain management can reduce inflammation, restore mobility and function, and minimize pain symptoms. An integrative pain management plan helps you regain the ability to work, perform everyday tasks, and participate in the activities you enjoy.

What happens at a non-surgical pain management consultation?

The Synchrony Medical Group team works together to design your non-surgical pain management plan and coordinate care. Non-surgical pain management begins with a comprehensive evaluation, which includes a health history review, a physical exam, and a thorough symptom analysis.

Your provider may also order blood work and other tests to identify underlying conditions that could contribute to your pain.

What treatments does non-surgical pain management include?

Synchrony Medical Group designs every patient’s non-surgical pain management plan individually to meet their unique needs. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach. The team initially uses conservative approaches, including carefully selected medications.

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can help with some types of muscle pain, including myofascial pain syndrome. Low-dose tricyclic antidepressants and selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs) can also help with myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain.

Steroids might be useful for conditions like arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and polymyalgia rheumatica. Physical therapy also benefits most conditions that cause musculoskeletal pain.

Based on your individual needs, a customized non-surgical care plan may also include:

• Epidural steroid injections
• Joint injections
• Nerve blocks
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Disc decompression
• Massage therapy
• Weight loss programs

Synchrony Medical Group strives to minimize the use of opioid medications in chronic pain treatment. However, some cases may require closely monitored, short-term use of these medicines.

To banish pain and regain control of your life, schedule an evaluation at Synchrony Medical Group. Call the office or request an appointment online today for additional information about non-surgical pain management.