Procedures we use / NON-PHARMACEUTICAL TREATMENTS

What is Non-pharmaceutical (non-medication) Treatment?

Non-pharmaceutical form of therapy plays an important role in treatment and long-term management of pain. These therapies not only help relieve pain, but they also serve to strengthen the body and help prevent re-injury or recurrence of the pain.

What are the various therapies under chronic pain control? 

• Physical therapy – a trained professional perform physical acts (massage, heat therapy, varying exercises) in a facility or at home to decrease pain
• Acupuncture – a professional acupuncturist places needles in specific parts of your body to relieve pain and release endorphins to reduce pain
• Transcutaneous Electro-Nerve Stimulator (TENS) – small units that provide stimulation around the area of pain to release a variety of pain symptoms
• Bracing (of Low back, Neck or Knees) to stabilize the area and allow for pain reduction.

  How it benefits?

• Relieves chronic and acute pain
• Brings positive changes to lifestyle and pain management
• Patient can resume the daily routine
• Significant pain reduction and swelling
• Means to avoid surgery
• Cost-effective