Mild to Moderate Pain Management

If you’re one of the 50 million Americans living with chronic pain, you can find solutions at Alertive Healthcare Medical Group. The experienced medical team takes an integrative approach to managing chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, and autoimmune disorders. They use strategies like medications, lifestyle changes, and physical therapy to provide lasting pain relief, so you can get back your active and healthy life. Call the Riverside, California, office to schedule a pain management consultation or book an appointment online today. 

What is pain management?

Pain management includes diagnostic and treatment services to address acute and chronic pain that stems from injuries or illness.

Alertive Healthcare Medical Group provides customized pain management solutions for adults aged 20 and over. The providers can address a range of conditions that cause severe or persistent pain, disability, or the loss of independence.

Diagnostic evaluations and ongoing monitoring services are available in the office and through an online telehealth platform.

When should I consider pain management?

You may be a candidate for the pain management services available at Alertive Healthcare Medical Group if you have severe acute pain or chronic pain that last six months or longer due to:

• Arthritis
• Cancer
• Headaches
• Herniated disc
• Fibromyalgia
• Neuropathy (nerve damage)
• Autoimmune disorders
• Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)

The experienced medical team can also help you manage post-surgical pain that continues in the months or years after surgery.

What is involved in pain management?

During your initial consultation at Alertive Healthcare Medical Group, the physicians complete a physical exam and may order diagnostic tests to identify the cause of your pain. They also review your symptoms and how they impact your physical, emotional, and mental health.

The providers use several strategies to manage persistent pain from injuries or illness, including:

Medications

There are pain-relievers and anti-inflammatory medications that can ease your pain.

If over-the-counter medications aren’t working, the physicians can prescribe stronger ones to keep your symptoms under control. They also monitor your use of medications to prevent misuse, overdosing, and underdosing.

Physical therapy

Physical therapy is a great way to strengthen your muscles and joints, boost blood circulation, and reduce inflammation throughout your body to treat existing pain and prevent new complications.

Lifestyle and diet changes

Making changes to your daily activities and diet can support your overall health, minimize inflammation and pain, and protect your independence.

The providers can recommend exercises, meal plans, and other strategies you can use to better manage underlying conditions that cause pain.

Psychological counseling

Chronic pain can take a toll on your mental and emotional health. Psychological counseling gives you tools you can use to cope with the impact chronic pain has on your life.

Call the Alertive Healthcare Medical Group office to schedule a pain management consultation or book an appointment online today.