Chronic pain is a condition that affects tens of millions of people worldwide, and it’s one of the most difficult conditions to treat because of its complexity. In order to give yourself the best chance to reduce symptoms or successfully treat the underlying issues, you need a couple of things.
Not only do you need a positive mindset and a strong work ethic to follow through on your treatment recommendations, but you also need the right chronic pain specialist. In today’s blog, we explain why having the right chronic pain specialist by your side will make all the difference in your treatment for a pain condition.
Why You Need A Pain Doctor Who Cares
Finding a pain specialist who truly understands what you’re going through can make a world of difference. For starters, they’ll work to create a full work-up and a comprehensive diagnosis. Oftentimes a chronic pain condition is more than just a physical condition, so it’s important to have a specialist who can see how you’re being physically, mentally, emotionally and socially affected by the condition. Treatment will need to be multi-faceted in order to achieve best results and care for all aspects of your condition, so you’ll want a specialist who is willing to go the extra mile to understand all aspects of your pain.
You also need to find a pain specialist who wants to treat the underlying condition that’s causing your chronic pain, not just someone who works to mitigate symptoms. We understand that reducing symptoms can make life more bearable, but it’s kind of like putting a band-aid on a bullet wound. It won’t provide any long-term relief, and it may actually make it harder to treat your condition in the future if it continues to worsen or you begin to build up a tolerance to painkillers. It’s easy to prescribe opioids for a chronic pain condition. It’s hard to find the right active solutions. Find a doctor who is willing to do the hard work, because you’ll be better off for it.
A doctor who truly cares about your needs will also be a good listener and willing to adjust their recommendations based on your progress or lack thereof. Some doctors believe that their original diagnosis and treatment are best, even in the face of poor results. You need a doctor who is willing to listen to your concerns and pivot to new treatment options if something isn’t working. It sounds simple, but it’s not something you’ll find at every clinic.
Finally, it’s important to find a doctor who specializes in chronic pain care because they will have a wealth of experience dealing with the complex issues presented by your condition. While no two cases are ever the same, having extensive background with difficult-to-treat pain conditions can help you get a leg up on what’s bothering you. Some doctors do everything they can to help, but they simply lack the depth of experience to provide you with the level of care you need. A pain management specialist can give you that expert level of care that can make all the difference with your treatment.
If you’re looking for a provider who can check all of the above boxes, look no further than Dr. Cohn. He’ll do everything in his power to provide you with the individualized care you need to overcome your chronic pain condition. He’s done it for countless patients in the past, and he can do the same for you. For more information, or for help with your chronic pain issue, reach out to his office today.