Different treatments for different types of pain
Suffering from pain at some point in our lives is totally normal.
All human beings have experienced pain, however regularly this type of pain is not severe and does not last long. When a person begins to experience frequent or intense pain it is a warning sign and it is very important to take care of it to make sure that it is not a symptom related to a health problem.
Sometimes pain can be the result of an illness, a previous procedure or simply a chronic pain that the person suffers. Whatever the case, pain can significantly impair the quality of life of those who suffer from it. In order for this not to happen, it is very important to receive treatment to deal with the pain, no matter if it is temporary pain or chronic pain.
Self-medication for severe pain is a serious mistake and can sometimes even backfire. That is why seeing a specialist will always be the best option to know the symptoms and repercussions that this may imply, it can also help us to establish effective treatment strategies that will help us reduce or alleviate all pain.
It is important to be clear that pain is a rather complex symptom that cannot be evaluated simply. Time should be devoted to the evaluation and to know all the necessary tools to carry it out correctly, only in this way will it be possible to eliminate the pain. In our clinic we are professionals in the evaluation and management of pain, you can be sure that we will provide you with the best care and treatment.
Some of the general interventions that we apply as pain management are the following:
Botox injections for myofascial pain.
Myofascial pain syndrome is a musculoskeletal disorder that involves sensory, motor, and autonomic symptoms, which are caused by active muscle trigger points. Some sensory disturbances that are usually manifested are hyperalgesia, dysesthesia and referred pain.
Treatment for myofascial pain is carried out after the clinical location, through history and physical examination of the affected muscle. Botulinum toxin injection is used in the painful points of the superficial musculature or in the thickness of the muscle in the deep musculature. This toxin has managed to demonstrate its effectiveness by means of reversible blocking of the muscle fibre, which prevents the release of acetylcholine from the nerve terminals of the motor plate. Recently, other mechanisms of action of botulinum toxin have been discovered, such as blocking the release of other neuropeptides from nociceptive synapses, which seems to contribute to its analgesic action.
Botulinum toxin, better known as botox, is the toxin that produces botulism. It is currently quite well known for its use in aesthetic medicine, as injected it works to eliminate or reduce expression lines. However, it is also used in medicine to relieve certain pains and its effectiveness has been proven.
Some facts you need to know about Botox injections for myofascial pain are the following:
- Known for its ability to smooth wrinkles, injections of Botox (a brand name drug that contains botulinum toxin) may also reduce muscle pain.
- The medication works by blocking nerve impulses to the muscles in the injected area.
- As a result, the muscles relax and spasms decrease, reducing pain and increasing range of motion. In addition, Botox has been proven more effective in treating refractory migraines than conventional treatments.
Infusions (Ketamine, Lidocaine, Opioids).
Intravenous infusions are another excellent option for chronic pain management. They have gained a reputation for providing significant pain relief for patients with multiple painful chronic conditions. They are often used for the treatment of chronic pain such as fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, phantom limb pain, postherpetic neuralgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), diabetic neuropathy, and central pain related to stroke or spinal cord injury.
Some details you should know about intravenous infusions are the following:
- During an infusion, anesthetic medication is delivered intravenously through the arm or hand through a needle or catheter.
- The infusion can take up to several hours.
- There are a variety of medications that can be used for infusions.
- Physicians might use several in combination to achieve the best result.
Infusion offers an alternative treatment option to oral medication and is often used for patients with chronic pain, including neuropathic pain, cancer pain, arthritis, gastrointestinal disorders and more.
Medication management.
Medication is the most common way to deal with pain, yet self-medicating most of the time is counterproductive. Therefore, proper medication management is always necessary for effective pain management. In our clinic we have a medication management service to help our patients treat and relieve their pain in the best possible way.