Treatments
Every plan is different. These are the treatments we use most often, alone or together. We will explain each option, its risks and what to expect before you decide.
A full review of your history, past treatment and imaging, and an examination focused on your pain.
Your first visit is mostly conversation and examination. You leave with a clear explanation of what we think is going on and the plan we recommend.
Careful use and regular review of medicines for pain, nerve pain, muscle spasm and sleep.
We review everything you take, explain the purpose of each medicine and follow up regularly to adjust doses and check side effects.
Small injections into tight, painful knots in a muscle to help it relax.
A short in-office procedure. Most people return to normal activity the same day.
Medicine placed directly into a painful joint such as the knee, hip or shoulder.
An in-office procedure that takes a few minutes. We explain the expected timeline for relief before we begin.
Anti-inflammatory medicine delivered near irritated spinal nerves to ease pain that travels into the arms or legs.
Plan on bringing a driver. We go over preparation, including any blood thinners, before the day of the procedure.
Numbing medicine placed around specific nerves, both to relieve pain and to confirm where it comes from.
Some blocks are used to test whether a longer-lasting treatment is likely to help. We explain which kind you are having and why.
Gentle heat applied to small nerves that carry pain signals from arthritic joints in the spine.
Usually considered after a successful nerve block. Relief, when it comes, can last for months.
Referrals to and teamwork with local physical therapists and chiropractors.
Movement-based care often works best alongside medical treatment. We help you find the right provider and stay in touch on your progress.
Practical guidance on nutrition, weight, sleep and activity as part of your pain plan.
Small, steady changes can make other treatments work better. We set realistic goals together and review them at follow-up visits.
Information on this page is general and is not a substitute for advice from your own provider. Not every treatment is right for every patient.
Call our office and our staff will find a time that works for you.