The
mission of Pain Management Center of Naples, PA is to provide compassionate
and effective care to all of our patients. Our goals are to decrease
the frequency and severity of pain, decrease dependence on narcotics,
and increase the degree of activity, and improve their quality of life.
At the Pain Management Center of Naples, you will receive a medical
evaluation by a Board Certified Physician focused on determining the
cause of your pain. If needed, additional diagnostic testing may be
obtained. A treatment plan will be outlined and recommendations made
to get you on the path to recovery. Frequently patients improve significantly
with a few simple procedures but for patients with more complicated
pain problems, we will work with you to establish an effective multi-disciplinary
treatment plan that will address your individual needs. Your personal
treatment plan may involve medical management, physical therapy and
minimally invasive pain control therapies. Minimally invasive techniques
can give you effective pain relief so you can avoid major surgery.
Use as little medication as possible…
Expecting medications alone to solve all chronic pain problems is unrealistic.
In the course of treatment, short term narcotic therapy may be necessary
and will be monitored and optimized as treatment progresses. Fortunately
there are many medications available that have proven effective in pain
management that are not habit forming.
Keep
fit…
Regular physical exercise can help avoid injury and contribute to your
physical and mental well being.
Therapy and home exercise may be recommended as part of a pain control
and pain prevention program.
A good diet, regular exercise, avoidance of tobacco and normalization
of poor sleep patterns will help reduce stress and decrease pain symptoms.
Stay
active…
It is important to maintain activity, although you may need to avoid
some activities or work around your
pain. Focus on what you can achieve. Set realistic goals and follow
your personal treatment plan.