There are various treatment options for pain management. Usually, different people respond to treatments differently. Chronic pain can be hard to deal with; hence it would help if you found a treatment option that works for you. A comprehensive diagnosis is essential to help create a personalized treatment plan that caters to your needs. Adam E. Shestack MD, Florida Pain Management Institute, and a pain medicine specialist provides treatments to enhance pain relief. Read more to understand what pain management option works for you.
Ketamine
Ketamine is an effective pain treatment. It was initially used as anesthetic medication. High doses of ketamine cause unconsciousness. Ketamine therapy relieves chronic pain by stopping pain signals from reaching the brain. It provides excellent pain relief results. However, not everyone may benefit from ketamine therapy. It influences specific pain receptors in the spine. Hence people without pain receptors may not respond to ketamine therapy. Ketamine infusions treat various types of pain, including cancer pain, spinal injury, fibromyalgia, neuropathic pain, and sickle cell disease. In addition, ketamine therapy promotes mental health by helping with depression, bipolar, and traumatic stress disorder.
Regenerative medicine
It is a medical area that uses your blood components to enhance your body’s healing ability. Regenerative medicine includes PRP therapy and stem cell therapy.
Platelet-rich plasma therapy
Platelet-rich plasma consists of a high concentration of platelets and growth factors that help with healing. Your provider uses your blood to prepare platelet-rich plasma injections. Stem cells include cells that can change into other cell types.
Stem cell therapy
Stem cell therapy helps with repairing damaged cells in your body. Your provider injects them into the injured areas to promote healing and recovery. You benefit from regenerative medicine if you have muscle tears, tendon tears, osteoarthritis, tendonitis, and natural degeneration. It may also be an alternative neck and back pain treatment before surgery.
Medical Marijuana
A lot of research is underway on the medical benefits of marijuana. It is a certified treatment in some states. Medical marijuana includes extracts of the unprocessed cannabis plant for pain relief and treatment for various conditions. You can benefit from medical marijuana with a recommendation from your health provider. Medical cannabis promotes sleep, boosts your immune system, and enhances pain relief.
Is medical Marijuana effective?
Though still under research, medical marijuana has shown potential in treating various conditions. They include cancer, depression, anxiety, chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, HIV/AIDS, glaucoma, epilepsy, and post-traumatic stress disorder. Medical marijuana treatment may be pills, topical gels, liquids, inhaler extracts, or patches. According to your problem, your provider recommends the most suitable option.
Pain can make your life debilitating. However, pain relief is possible. Let the Florida Pain Management Institute change your story with pain. They offer various pain management options to help restore your health and wellness. Your provider performs a comprehensive diagnosis to define your specific cause of pain and recommend treatments. Call the office today, to schedule your consultation or book an appointment online.