What Does a Pain Management Doctor Do?

At Pain Specialists of Frisco, our medical professionals are experts in pain management, a specialty dedicated to diagnosing, treating, and managing different types of acute and chronic pain, including cancer pain.

Our doctors are skilled at conducting procedures to alleviate pain, including nerve blocks, spinal injections, and other interventional techniques. They can also prescribe effective medications and guide patients through rehabilitative services or physical therapy.

We treat a wide range of conditions, including migraines, arthritis, back pain, cancer pain, neuropathic pain, fibromyalgia, and many others. Pain management doctors aim to not only alleviate or reduce the patient’s pain but also to regain their ability to function and enhance their general standard of living. This comprehensive approach to pain management encompasses medical interventions, physical therapies, psychological counseling, and lifestyle modifications like diet, exercise, stress management, and more.

If you are experiencing chronic pain that significantly impacts your daily life, our board-certified pain management Dr. Mohan can help you.

To identify the root cause of your chronic pain and develop a comprehensive, multidimensional treatment strategy to alleviate or manage it. Our pain management specialists aim to improve the quality of life for individuals suffering from acute or chronic pain conditions. This is done not just by reducing pain, but also by increasing physical activity and enabling patients to return to their everyday activities without discomfort.

Having a thorough comprehension of pain physiology, our specialists are trained to evaluate, diagnose, and treat various types of pain. Whether it stems from a specific cause, like post-operative pain or pain related to a disease, or persists for weeks, months, or years without a clear cause, our team is equipped to help.

We also emphasize the importance of a holistic approach. We consider the entire patient – including their physical health, mental well-being, lifestyle, and personal circumstances – when developing a pain management plan. We strive to address the sleep disturbances, emotional distress, and cognitive impairments often associated with pain, thereby optimizing the patient’s overall health.

The goal of a pain management doctor is to effectively manage your chronic pain, restore function and mobility, and enhance the quality of life. We aim to empower our patients to engage in meaningful activities, participate in social events, and lead a more comfortable life.

At Pain Specialists of Frisco, we understand how debilitating pain can be. We offer a comprehensive approach to pain management, aiming not only to alleviate or control your pain but also to improve your function and enhance your overall well-being. Our process involves several stages.

1. Assessment of Pain

The first stage of our process involves a thorough examination by our experienced healthcare providers. During this stage, we will ask about the nature of your pain, including its intensity, location, and duration. We will also inquire about any activities or conditions that seem to trigger or exacerbate your discomfort. This comprehensive assessment allows us to identify the cause of your pain and formulate an effective treatment strategy.

2. Development of a Treatment Plan

Following the assessment, we proceed to the second stage creating a personalized treatment plan that considers your pain type, its cause, and your overall health. Initial measures often include conservative management, providing temporary relief, and reducing inflammation. This could involve over-the-counter pain relievers, physical modalities like ice or heat therapy, massage, stretching, and acupuncture, as well as rest and activity modification.

3. Implementation of the Treatment Plan

The next stage in our practice is the execution of the treatment plan. If conservative measures prove insufficient, the plan may advance to pharmacologic therapy, utilizing prescription medications such as non-opioid analgesics, opioid analgesics, and adjuvant medications. For persistent or intractable pain, interventional procedures may be considered, such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, or even surgery all of which are services we offer at Pain Specialists of Frisco.

4. Evaluation of Treatment Effectiveness

After implementing the treatment, the fourth stage involves evaluating its effectiveness. This generally involves follow-up appointments with our healthcare providers to assess whether your pain has decreased and whether there are any side effects from the treatment.

5. Maintenance and Advanced Pain Management

The final stage of our pain management process is maintenance. This involves continued monitoring of your pain and making necessary adjustments to your treatment plan. In severe or chronic cases, we may employ specialized therapies such as spinal cord stimulation, intrathecal drug delivery, and neuromodulation.

At Pain Specialists of Frisco, we understand the complexity of pain and its significant physical, emotional, and social impacts. Our practice values the importance of understanding the distinction between pain management and pain medicine in providing effective treatment.

Pain Management at Pain Specialists of Frisco

Our approach to pain management is comprehensive. We aim to not only reduce pain intensity but also improve our patient’s overall quality of life and well-being. Our objective is to minimize discomfort in order to maximize our patient’s quality of life. Interference, promoting self-management, and restoring function. This involves a collaborative effort that includes the individual, our highly qualified healthcare providers, and support systems.

Pain Medicine at Pain Specialists of Frisco

Our practice also offers specialized pain medicine services. Our physicians, who have specific training and expertise in the use of medicines and interventions for pain, are trained to diagnose and treat pain conditions primarily through the use of medications. Pain medicine provides safe and effective options for reducing pain intensity, we believe that medications alone are not sufficient for comprehensive pain management. Thus, we integrate pain medicine with our other pain management strategies.

Our Approach and Key Differences

While both pain management and pain medicine aim to alleviate pain, the key differences are in scope, providers, and focus. Pain management takes a comprehensive approach, addressing all aspects of pain. Conversely, pain medicine is primarily managed by our physicians, who have specialized training in pain medicine and focus on reducing pain intensity through medications. However, both these approaches are integrated at Pain Specialists of Frisco for a comprehensive pain treatment plan. For more information, contact us or book an appointment online. We have convenient locations in Frisco, TX, and Denton, TX. We serve patients from Frisco TX, Denton TX, Little Elm TX, Celina TX, Plano TX, Allen TX, The Colony TX, Prosper TX, McKinney TX, and the North Dallas Metro area.