The Various Kinds of Pain Management Doctors
According to an analysis by the National Health Interview Survey, quite a large number of Americans today experience some level of pain, ranging from minor to more chronic conditions. It was found that as many as 25.3 million American adults have experienced symptoms of physical pain every single day in the last 3 months. An estimated 40 million people reported experiencing severe pain and as a consequence, worse health.
This deems it necessary for modern healthcare professionals to better understand how to manage complex pain problems and deliver appropriate pain care. While medication is often helpful in managing pain, it is unfortunately either misused or abused. Therefore, a better approach for patients is to focus on effective pain management.
Here’s are a few of the many different types of pain management experts working hard to make our lives pain free:
Chiropractors
Chiropractors most commonly treat back pain; however, they are also trained to treat pain from injuries, accidents as well as chronic headaches. Chiropractors do not offer medication but instead use a hands-on approach with spinal manipulation techniques and aiding in the correct alignment of the musculoskeletal structure. This type of pain management helps in enabling the body to heal without the need for surgery.
Rehabilitation Physicians
Rehabilitation physicians or physiotherapists aid in treating injuries or conditions that affect mobility. Their diagnosis includes recognizing the pain that is being caused by the nerves, muscles and bones. The most commonly treated injuries by rehabilitation physicians are sports injuries, herniated discs, arthritis, sever back and neck pains as well as concussions through massages, exercises and other therapies.
Rheumatologists
Rheumatologists are trained to treat rheumatic diseases. These include rheumatic arthritis, gout and other musculoskeletal diseases that affect the joints, ligaments, muscles and bones. Pain from these diseases can cause serve restriction in movement, increased pain and swelling as well as cause stiffness in joints.
Osteopathic Doctors
Osteopathic doctors are trained to treat in all areas of medicine. They use a holistic approach to providing treatment and care to improve the musculoskeletal system of the body. They examine patients beyond the symptoms of their diseases or illnesses and guide them to improving their lifestyles in order to better their health.
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