When suffering from pain it’s difficult to think of anything other
than the pain itself. Chronic pains make it very difficult to live day-to-day,
and far too many people try to push through the pain without realizing
there are things you can do to treat it.
Pain Management at St. John’s is located at St. John’s Health
and provides consultation, pain education and state-of-the-art interventional
procedures to individuals experiencing a wide range of pain-related conditions.
We focus our efforts on treating the pain and the patient through various
methods, including complementary and interventional techniques.
Pain Management Issues treated at St. John’s:
Musculoskeletal
Back and neck pain
Pain experienced before, during, and after surgery
Pain resulting from cancer or chronic illness
Complex regional pain syndrome
Available Pain Management Treatments:
Injections: spine, joint, trigger point, and bursa
Radiofrequency ablation
Nerve blocks
Neuromodulation
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections
Botox for chronic migraines
Pain pumps
Regenerative medicine
Regenerative medicine helps repair and replace damaged cells and tissues
caused by trauma, disease, wear and tear, or congenital issues. At St.
John’s Integrative Pain Clinic, we offer PRP (plasma-rich platelet)
therapy and stem cell injections, which help trigger the body to heal
itself. PRP uses a concentration of a patient’s own platelets to
accelerate the healing process. Stem cells can be manipulated into specialized
cells to help repair the diseased or injured area. These two interventions
are often not covered by insurance, but many patients find them therapeutic
and beneficial.
Will Pain Go Away on Its Own?
For small issues, pain will often go away on its own after a brief period,
but there are some conditions where pain can last for weeks, months, or
even a lifetime. Although it may start as a minor annoyance, eventually
pain can grow to unbearable proportions. If your pain has lasted more
than a week without relief, we encourage you to seek out pain management
services at St. John’s Health. You will need to get a referral from
your primary care provider, surgeon, or specialist. We consider self-referrals
on a case-by-case basis.
Pain management treatment may include:
Physical therapy – Under the supervision of a medical professional, participants learn exercises
and stretches designed to facilitate a faster recovery from injury or surgery.
Medication – Pain medication is very carefully prescribed by a pain management specialist
so that patients can find relief without becoming addicted to painkillers.
Medication rarely acts as a permanent solution, so it is important to
keep up your other treatments while taking the drug.
Counseling – Research has shown that a positive attitude can help you heal. Stress puts
a lot of pressure on your body and makes it more difficult to relax. Pain
management counseling aims to help participants manage stress and reduce anxiety.
St. John’s Integrative Pain Clinic will work with your referring
provider and medical care team to coordinate your care, and help improve
your overall quality of life. To learn more call
307.739.HURT (4878).
