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Pain Management
General Practice Medicine located in Portland, MI
Pain Management services offered in Portland, MI
Pain keeps you from participating in the activities you enjoy, from exercise to work. Ohana Medical Group in Portland, Michigan offers effective pain management solutions that can relieve your discomfort and help restore function to your injured joints, muscles, nerves, and other tissues. Call the clinic today or schedule an appointment online to find the proper pain management technique for you.
Pain Management Q&A
What is pain management?
Every person experiences pain and discomfort at some point in life. While you can expect to feel pain from time to time, it shouldn’t disrupt your life. Chronic pain requires ongoing treatment. If you have pain lasting more than 3-6 months, the pain management specialists at Ohana Medical Group can help improve your comfort.
Are there different types of pain management?
Ohana Medical Group offers many types of pain management for patients of all ages. Depending on the severity and type of pain you have, your provider may recommend:
Medication
Many over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications can relieve pain. Your provider may recommend anti-inflammatory pills, muscle relaxers, or opioids, depending on the type of pain you experience.
Injections
Corticosteroid injections can help relieve pain from inflammation. These injections include medications to minimize inflammation and numb pain.
Physical therapy
Physical therapy is an active approach to rehabilitation. This personalized treatment plan combines specific exercises, stretches, and other techniques to relieve pain and restore function to damaged bones or tissues.
Exercise
Exercise can help build muscle strength and accelerate weight loss to alleviate joint pain, increase your energy levels, and reduce complications from chronic conditions like diabetes.
RICE
RICE, or rest, ice, compression, and elevation, is an at-home pain management remedy that reduces swelling and promotes healing.
Your provider performs thorough exams, which may include blood work and imaging scans, to develop a treatment plan that addresses your pain.
What types of conditions can pain management address?
Pain management techniques can address many different types of pain, including:
- Arthritis
- Nerve damage
- Muscle strain
- Ankle sprain
- Tendonitis
- Cancer pain
- Muscle spasms
Even if you have a healed injury, pain can still affect your day-to-day life, limiting your mobility and quality of life.
Who is a candidate for pain management?
Pain management treatments may be right for you if you:
- Can’t work due to chronic pain
- Have pain that prevents you from sleeping
- Experience depression or anxiety from pain
- Can’t exercise because you’re in pain