Chronic Pain Management Strategies in Houston, TX

Chronic pain can stem from a variety of different causes and may be triggered by an injury or illness, as well as health and lifestyle factors. It is typically classified as pain that persists for three months or longer. In some cases, acute pain can evolve into chronic pain.

Patients may recover from injuries or illnesses, but a source of chronic pain remains. In other instances, it may be indicative of an existing and ongoing cause of pain, such as cancer, arthritis, or other chronic conditions. Chronic pain can also arise in individuals in the absence of any evident illness or past injury and may often be associated with conditions such as repetitive movements leading to stress injuries, muscle sprains or strains, or in the aftermath of surgery.

Chronic pain presents a variety of physical and mental health concerns, impacting every aspect of an individual’s life and wellness.

The five A’s of chronic pain management are a framework used by providers to effectively manage your pain.

The first A, “analgesia,” is the relief of pain, which could be achieved through a combination of physical therapies, interventional treatments, medications, and more.

The second A, “activity,” encompasses an individual’s mobility and their ability to perform routine tasks, which are often hindered by chronic pain.

The third A, “adverse effects,” involves an evaluation of potential pain relief benefits against the possible adverse effects that may be associated with treatments, such as risks of surgical intervention or side effects of medication.

The fourth A, “aberrant behaviors,” relates to problematic behaviors involving the use of pain medication, including signs of addiction or misuse.

The fifth A, “affect,” refers to the psychological and emotional effects of pain and their influence on the individual’s mood and overall wellness, including the potential for stress, anxiety, and depression.

When chronic pain becomes unbearable, it is important not to wait for the pain to escalate further before consulting with pain specialists. Providers at InovoSpine incorporate a multidisciplinary approach involving cutting-edge pain solutions to help patients achieve swift symptomatic relief and aim toward a holistic remedy for the cause of their pain.

InovoSpine has access to a wide range of minimally invasive procedures that can address pain stemming from a wide variety of sources, including back and spine pain, sciatica, herniated discs, arthritis, and more.

Achieving relief from unbearable chronic pain is particularly important to facilitate a patient’s participation in other parts of their recovery programs such as physical therapies or exercises, which may be inhibited by the unbearable nature of chronic pain.

As a result, not only does the pain relief facilitated by pain specialists help patients feel better, but it also enables them to make positive actionable steps forward to further compound the benefits of the relief.

When it comes to the standard treatment for chronic pain, there is no one-size-fits-all option. By the time pain has become chronic, it is possible that an individual has already attempted frontline treatments without success during the period where it may have appeared to be acute.

The initial step in any assessment of chronic pain is to identify the root cause of the concern. Specialists at InovoSpine are not only experts in pain presentations but also have access to a wide range of diagnostic options such as diagnostic mapping, to accurately determine what type of therapy might provide patients with pain relief.

These advanced diagnostic tools can inform the best possible treatment option. It is always the preference to avoid surgical intervention as a first-line treatment when possible.

As a result, providers at InovoSpine offer minimally invasive solutions to address the concern, combining physical rehabilitation and regenerative medicine, offering patients both swift, immediate relief from pain where possible and compounding benefits over time.

Chronic pain management is available at InovoSpine. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We are located at 1140 Business Center Dr, Suite 110, Houston TX 77043. We serve patients from Houston TX, Hedwig Village TX, Meadows Place TX, Missouri City TX, Hunters Creek Village TX, Spring Valley Village TX, and surrounding areas.