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Chronic Pain
Discover long-term chronic pain solutions in St. Petersburg. Suncoast Integrative Healthcare creates plans to help you regain control of your daily life.
If you suffer from chronic pain in St Petersburg, we understand that you want relief now! Come in for a free consultation, and we will determine the source of your pain and design the proper treatment plan to get you back to feeling like yourself again.
Sources of Chronic Pain in St Petersburg
Chronic pain usually falls into the musculoskeletal category (MSK) or the neuropathic category, and both of these categories are frequently treated by chiropractic care. MSK pain originates in the bones, muscles, tissues, ligaments, or joints.
Neuropathic pain comes from damage to the nerves or tissues. People with diabetes are prone to neuropathic pain.
Fighting MSK Pain with a Chiropractor
Chronic pain can be present anywhere in the body, including the neck, back, joints, or head. In some cases, the patient can point to a specific event that caused the pain, such as a fall or car accident, but for many, the pain is just there, and they can't pinpoint the underlying cause.
At Suncoast Integrative Healthcare, our chiropractor assesses each patient to determine as much about the cause of their pain as possible. By asking questions about your pain, how it feels and where it is located, and basic lifestyle questions, Dr. Staubs can prescribe a treatment plan that not only works to lessen the pain but also helps you gain strength to fight future pain.
Symptoms of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain conditions can be treated with several different methods, including spinal manipulation, exercise suggestions, nutrition, and more. People often seek help for chronic pain after attempting to get pain relief through medication, but one study showed that overall medication is less effective in treating chronic pain than both chiropractic treatments and prescribed exercise regimens.
Over twice the number of patients reported becoming pain-free after chiropractic and exercise programs versus medication.
Some conditions that might manifest themselves as chronic pain include:
Even when medication does provide some relief, many are hesitant to rely on it too much as it puts them at risk for side effects, possible addiction, and damage to the kidneys and liver if taken long term.
Patient Participation in Chiropractic Care
Whether a patient's pain is considered short term or chronic, the best healing is possible when they are active participants in their own healing process. Throughout a person's care plan, proper communication of the type of pain (dull vs. sharp and tingling) and cooperation with treatment, including implementing exercises, relaxation techniques, and other instructions, can give patients the best chance of having their treatment work.
If you are suffering from chronic pain in St Petersburg, Gulfport, South Pasadena or any city in Pinellas County, contact us today at (727) 519-3757 to schedule an appointment.
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