Chronic pain comes in so many unique forms, and everyone experiences pain differently. Consequently, there is no one-size-fits-all solution to chronic pain. So as the title of this blog implies, how are we going to provide you with the only advice you need for treating chronic pain? Read on to find out.
Managing Chronic Pain
When it comes to managing carpal tunnel, lumbar spine pain or chronic migraines, there’s really only one piece of advice you should abide by when caring for your condition, and that’s this – Find what works for you, and stick to it.
As a medical professional, I always want to do my reading and examine the science behind pain management techniques. That’s why I’m hesitant to unconditionally provide support for things like medical marijuana and Kratom. There’s simply so much that we don’t know about individualizes strains and how they react to each person individually for most doctors to 100 percent support their use to treat pain.
That being said, we can 100 percent support a person who has found a relief through these methods. At the end of the day, our goal as pain specialists is to help you manage, reduce and ultimately eliminate your pain. If one of these solutions works for you, we’re going to be your biggest supporter, but that doesn’t mean we’ll blindly prescribe the same treatment for someone else dealing with a different pain problem. What works for one may cause a rash of problems in someone else. If there was a magic pill to treat pain, our job would be easy, but there’s not, so pain care requires a highly individualized approach.
Finding What Works
As I’ve mentioned on the blog before, I have struggled with my own pain problems throughout my life. I deal with regular occurrences of back pain, and it took me a while to find out what works to reduce flare ups and keep pain from controlling my life. It’s rarely easy, but that’s the challenge of pain care. I have to make time to get regular exercise, to eat healthy foods and to stretch before a partake in activity. It would be easier to stay on the couch or sleep in a little longer, but I know that doing so means a day with more pain. By finding what works and sticking to the plan, I’ve been able to take control of my back pain.
You can do the same. Whether that involves exercising in the evening, avoiding caffeinated beverages, a daily Kratom pill or acupuncture, when you find something that works, stick with it, but also build on it. If morning exercise helps, see how you body responds to morning exercise and another therapy technique. Keep trying new things until you’ve optimized a treatment plan that greatly reduces or eliminates your pain. Remember that it’s not going to be easy, but if you’re truly committed to finding a solution, you’ll make these treatments a priority.
If you need help developing a care plan or figuring out new treatment techniques to try, don’t hesitate to reach out to our clinic. Because at the end of the day, we want to find a solution that works for you.