Neuropathic Pain
Question: For neuropathic pain, what can a pain specialist recommend other than medications?
A pain management specialist may recommend several non-medication treatments for neuropathic pain, including:
– Physical therapy: to help improve mobility and reduce pain
– Occupational therapy: to help patients perform daily activities with less pain
– Acupuncture: a traditional Chinese treatment that involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body
– Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): a therapy that uses low voltage electrical currents to relieve pain
– Spinal cord stimulation: a treatment that involves implanting a device that delivers electrical stimulation to the spinal cord
– Psychotherapy or counseling: to help patients manage the emotional impact of chronic pain
– Lifestyle changes: such as exercise, stress management, and good sleep hygiene
It’s important to note that the best approach for a patient will depend on the specific cause, severity, and characteristics of their #NeuropathicPain.
If you live in Delaware and want to get pain relief, call and set an appointment to see Rany Abdallah MD, PhD, MBA at any of the APICO Pain and Wellness locations in Bear, Dover, and Lewes. Phone 855-932-7426 and use our Real-Time Rapid-Response appointment system to get you in fast, much sooner than later.
At APICO Pain and Wellness, we treat our patients like family.
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