Outside Services & Referrals
Outside Referrals:
- Specialists: Seek referrals from specialists, such as orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, rheumatologists, or physiatrists. These specialists can provide more targeted pain management solutions based on their area of expertise.
- Pain Management Clinics: Look for pain management clinics in your area. These facilities are specifically designed to diagnose and treat chronic pain conditions.
- Diagnostics: MRI, X-ray, CT scan, EMG/NCV, Blood work, UA etc.
- Physical Therapy Centers: Physical therapists can be valuable resources for pain management, especially for musculoskeletal issues. They can provide exercises and techniques to manage pain effectively.
- Occupational Therapy: Helps patients regain or enhance their ability to perform daily activities and job-related tasks.
- Patient Support Groups: Online or in-person patient support groups can offer valuable insights and recommendations based on the experiences of others who have dealt with similar pain issues.
- Weight loss programs
- Wellness Medicine programs
- Therapeutic Taping: Using special tape to support injured muscles and joints.
- Acupuncture: Inserting thin needles into specific points to promote pain relief and healing.
- Dry Needling: Inserting fine needles into trigger points to alleviate pain and muscle tension.