How To Find The Pain Center Right For You

If you suffer from chronic pain, getting effective treatment can vastly improve your health and quality of life. For most patients, visiting a doctor who specializes in the treatment of pain is the best choice. Pain specialized are well-versed in the most cutting edge treatments and have the expertise and judgment to develop an individualized, comprehensive plan of care. 

When to Seek Treatment

It's normal to experience mild aches and pains every now and then. However, it's not normal to experience pain that persists over days, weeks, or months. It's also not normal to experience severe pain or pain accompanied by issues like muscle weakness and numbness. You should visit a doctor or pain center if you have pain that has lasted for longer than a few days, pain that is severe, or pain accompanied by other symptoms.

What to Look For

The right pain center can make all the difference in your recovery. As you research pain centers in your area, some of the key features to look at include: 

• Conditions treated - A patient seeking treatment for osteoarthritis of the knee will require vastly different care than a patient seeking help with chronic pain associated with cancer. Be sure that the doctor specializes in your condition.
• Treatments offered - Many common orthopedic and spine conditions can now be treated with minimally invasive surgery as an alternative to traditional surgery. Look for a doctor who adopts cutting edge procedures like laser spine surgery and partial knee replacement.
• Insurance affiliations - Before making an appointment, check that the doctor accepts your insurance, or that your doctor is in your network if you have a PPO plan. 
• Board certification - The physician should be board certified in pain medicine and have a clean disciplinary record.
• Experience - Doctors become more skilled as they get more experience, so you may be better served by a doctor with at least a few years of experience practicing on his own.
• Bedside manner - Communication is one of the most important features of a doctor-patient relationship, so you should feel comfortable talking to your doctor about your symptoms. You should also find that your doctor respects your concerns and takes the time to answer your questions.

Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center

The Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center is the top pain center in New York City. Dr. Sukdeb Datta is an experienced physician with board certification in anesthesiology and pain management. Dr. Datta works to bring high-quality, minimally invasive care for a wide variety of spine and orthopedic conditions. Dr. Datta's patients appreciate his kind bedside manner and the smooth, efficient experience they have at each office visit.

Dr. Datta would be happy to meet with you about your pain. To schedule your consultation today, please click below and enter your information or give us a call at