What Treatments Are Available at Pain Centers

Pain is the most common medical complaint in the United States. There are a wide variety of treatments that can treat pain, by addressing either the underlying cause of pain or the pain itself. Pain centers are the best place to receive treatment for chronic pain, because pain doctors have special expertise in the treatment of pain. Below, we'll take a look at some of the treatments available at pain centers.

Non-Surgical Treatments

Conservative methods usually form a cornerstone of treatment, even if other methods are also used. Some examples of conservative treatment methods include: 

• Rest, ice, compression, and elevation (RICE)
• Physical therapy
• Home exercises
• Medications

Steroid Injections

Steroids, also known as corticosteroids, mimic inflammation-reducing substances that the body produces naturally. It's possible to administer more steroids by injecting them directly into an inflamed area. Knee pain, shoulder pain, and conditions affecting the spinal discs may all be treated using steroids.

Stem Cell Therapy

Stem cell therapy can be used to treat herniated discs and bulging discs in the spine. The procedure has been shown to have powerful, long-lasting anti-inflammatory effects, which is why stem cell therapy is offered by the top pain centers in the country. Stem cell therapy uses stem cells harvested from your own fat or blood.

Nerve Stimulation

Nerve stimulation is an excellent choice for chronic spine pain that has not responded well to other treatments. During this treatment, a device is implanted near the affected part of the spine. The patient uses the device to transmit an electric signal to the nerves several times a day, for a total of several hours a day. The electric signal interferes with the transmission of pain along the same nerves, thus relieving pain even in cases where previous surgeries or treatments were unsuccessful.

Laser Spine Surgery

Laser spine surgery is used in pain centers to operate on the discs or other parts of the spine without having to open up the spine. During laser spine surgery, the doctor creates tiny incisions next to the affected part of the spine. Through the incisions, the doctor inserts a camera, a laser, and any necessary tools. This minimally invasive treatment can be used for herniated discs, bulging discs, and a number of other spine problems.

Only an experienced pain doctor can tell you which treatment is right for your chronic pain. Dr. Sukdeb Datta runs one of the top pain centers in the nation, the Datta Endoscopic Back Surgery and Pain Center. Dr. Datta would be happy to meet with you about treatment for your pain. To schedule a consultation today, please click below and enter your information or give us a call at (212) 430-0312.