Pain Management

Whole Person Care

Our program utilizes an integrative approach which combines traditional treatments with mind-body whole person care. It is our goal to assist with the development of a full normal life despite chronic pain levels.

Functional recovery is often delayed because the cumulative effect of work and other issues has overwhelmed the patient’s ability to cope.

There is strong evidence-based support for treatment strategies which address the physical, psychological and social aspects of individuals suffering from chronic pain. We provide training in various types of relaxation approaches, which can help reduce arousal and tension levels, decrease muscle tension, reduce distress, decrease pain, depression and disability.

Relaxation and pain-management imagery is taught to promote relaxation and reduction of pain intensity or quality. Our approach includes the teaching of life and coping skills which can assist with productive problem solving and the prevention and minimization of pain episodes in the future.

Our center’s highly trained staff facilitates healing by providing each person with a treatment plan which meets his/her specific needs and includes:

• Coordination with other health care providers
• Individual Psychotherapy
• Psychotropic Medications
• Biofeedback
• Relaxation Training
• Pain medication reduction strategies
• Reduction of pain avoidance behavior
• Identification of pain triggers
• Pain control strategies. Including pain coping skills training
• Development of adaptive coping stragegies
• Sleep hygiene training
• Increased sense of well being and relaxation.
• Encouragement of appropriate levels of physical exercise
• Communication and assertiveness skills

It is important that the connection between pain and depression be understood by addressing:

• Mood Changes
• Anger/Irritability/Impatience
• Anxiety
• Confusion
• Decreased self-esteem
• Family stress/conflict
• Relationship strain
• Fatigue
• Fear of injury
• Financial strain
• Legal issues
• Physical de-conditioning
• Reduced sexual desire or activity
• Sleep disturbance
• Social isolation
• Appetite/Weight change
• Work issues
• Reduction of pain-related fear

 

Management of pain related depression

Modalities utilized in our multimodal mind-body treatment approach:

• Biofeedback
• Hypnosis
• Imagery
• Progressive Relaxation Training
• Meditation
• Prayer
• Medication Management
• Behavioral Management
• Collateral contact with family and significant others
• Psychoeducation for patients and families about the impact of chronic pain
• Customized relaxation and pain management CD’s