Pain And Wellness Center

A Look at How Spinal Stimulation Works

Some patients who suffer from chronic back pain don’t find the relief they need from traditional spine therapy techniques or back surgery. When these other treatment methods fail, the pain from their injuries will return and compromise the quality of their lives. Spinal stimulation therapy is a minimally invasive procedure that can effectively help some patients manage pain.

In this video, Dr. Joe Ordia, M.D. of the Pain & Wellness Center in Peabody explains how pain signals are transmitted from the site of your injury to your brain. Because your spinal cord plays a primary role in this process the spinal cord stimulator can help you alleviate pain by blocking the transmission of pain signals to your brain. Not only can this technique be used to alleviate pain from sudden injury, but it can also be used alleviate symptoms of diabetic neuropathy or pain stemming from chronic arthritis.  

To learn if spinal stimulation is the best way to treat your pain call Pain & Wellness Center at (781) 780-3616.

Can Acupuncture Really Help with Your Pain?

For thousands of years, the practice of acupuncture has been used in Chinese culture to help individuals who suffer from chronic pain. The theory of this practice is to help restore a patient’s energy balance known as chi by targeting specific energy points on the patient’s body. Not only can acupuncture alleviate pain, but it can also boost the body’s immune system and prevent illness.

Acupuncture is an effective combination treatment
Many patients couple acupuncture therapy with chiropractic adjustments to help them restore their body’s natural function. Chiropractic care targets the source of pain in the bones and joint alignment, while acupuncture can help a patient restore balance to the body’s energy flow. Acupuncture points are areas where nerves, muscles, and connective tissue meet. By placing acupuncture needles in these key areas a therapist can increase the blood flow to the area and activate the body’s natural painkillers.

Acupuncture helps patients who don’t respond to pain medications
Medication is sometimes only a temporary solution to solving a patient’s chronic pain. Once the effects of medication wear off, the patient will begin to notice the return of debilitating pain in the muscles and joints. Acupuncture is a good treatment option for these patients because it enhances the body’s natural ability to produce pain-alleviating endorphins and increases T cells. Many patients report that after seeking regular acupuncture treatment their chronic pain episodes become less frequent and less intense.  

Acupuncture creates long-term health benefits
Because acupuncture boosts the body’s immune system and increases blood flow it can be used to treat a range of chronic health conditions. Aside from providing patients with relief from back and neck pain, acupuncture treats fatigue, asthma, osteoarthritis, and many common repetitive motion injuries.

If you’re interested in learning more about acupuncture, schedule an appointment with the experienced staff of the Pain & Wellness Center in Peabody, Massachusetts. Our state-of-the-art facility provides optimum pain relief in a comfortable, relaxing environment. For more information about our range of services visit our website or call us at (781) 780-3616.

Pain and Wellness Center Offers Radio Frequency Ablation

There are many non-invasive treatment modalities that can offer pain relief. One such method available at Pain and Wellness Center is radio frequency ablation, which offers about one year of pain relief for around 80% of patients.

This video explains that radio frequency ablation is beneficial to many people who suffer from back and neck pain. This procedure works by targeting the small nerves in the spine that are causing pain. The nerve is heated, causing it to lose function. Watch the full clip to learn more.

To see if radio frequency ablation is the right answer for your back or neck pain, schedule a visit at Pain and Wellness Center in Peabody. Contact us on our website or call (978) 826-7230 to make an appointment with one of our pain management specialists today!

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