About Kentuckiana Pain Specialists

Pain Management

If you feel like chronic pain is taking over your life, then it’s time to explore different treatment options to help you find relief. At Kentuckiana Pain Specialists, our team offers a comprehensive approach to restore your health with alternative therapies and holistic solutions.

While medications and surgeries have a place in pain management, many patients continue experiencing the effects of chronic pain – even after the underlying injury has been treated. This nagging pain can disrupt daily activities and make it hard to keep up with home and work responsibilities.

In light of the current opioid crisis, many patients are looking for a pain specialist that prioritizes natural remedies. Our pain management doctors use low-risk methods to improve overall function and reduce pain, helping you achieve both immediate and long-term results.

Conventional Prescriptions vs. Alternative Medicine

Are you among the estimated 20% of the US population dealing with chronic pain? It might result from an injury or an illness, such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, or musculoskeletal conditions. In every situation, chronic pain can be challenging to diagnose and challenging to treat.

The problem with standard pain management approaches is that they cover up the pain. For example, prescription drugs block the pain receptors offering immediate relief, but the pain returns when the medication wears off. Also, many of these medications are addictive, leading to dependency with ongoing use.

Alternative medicine is anything that you use in place of standard practice medicine. The goal is to treat the whole person helping to manage chronic pain.

Benefits of Alternative Pain Management

The benefits are undeniable: alternative pain management is a great way to regain control over your life and start feeling better again. Common benefits patients experience include:

• Decreased Health Complications: Both prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications can lead to side effects and other complications. The risk of dependence is high, especially with opioid medication use. Plus, ongoing medications often take a toll on liver function and other organs.
• Holistic Approach: Most conventional doctors focus only on the physical symptoms. It’s just as essential to address the underlying mental effects of living with chronic pain. These integrative treatments focus on whole-body healing to reestablish balance in the body. As the physical pain decreases, then patients often feel the mental health benefits as well.
• Customized Treatment Plan: Talk to a conventional doctor about pain management, and you will likely walk away 5 minutes later with a prescription in hand. In comparison, pain specialists take time to listen and understand, then create a personalized care plan based on your individual needs.

Personalized Pain Management

Every patient is unique, which is why our pain management doctors consider each situation individually. We know that there isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution for relieving your pain. We take a hands-on approach to evaluate your symptoms, identify the root cause, and provide minimally invasive options and alternatives.

Pain management services are offered for a range of common health concerns, including:

• Back Pain
• Sciatica Pain
• Neck Pain
• Joint Pain

You have the option to use alternative pain management only or a combination of holistic therapies and modern medicine. Certain chronic pain conditions are complicated to manage. So, pain specialists use a wide range of tools and methods to combine various interventional pain medicine and alternative therapy solutions.

What to Expect from a Pain Specialist

How will your experience be different when working with pain management doctors instead of conventional providers?

We spend time getting to know our patients, discussing symptoms, and providing a range of treatment options that help with pain reduction. Our team will ask questions during your first appointment, review your medical history, evaluate medical records, and complete a physical examination.

Getting a clear picture of your situation helps us determine the optimal plan to help you find relief. We always prioritize minimally invasive methods first, with a multi-treatment approach when needed. Here’s a quick overview of available treatments:

• Spinal Cord Stimulation
• Radiofrequency Ablation
• Diagnostic Facet Joint Blocks
• IV Nutrition Therapy
• Epidural Steroid Injections
• Acupuncture
• Sympathetic Nerve Block
• Intrathecal Pain Pump Implants
• Cervical Facet Joint Injections
• Sacroiliac Joint Injections

Are Comprehensive Pain Management Therapies Right for You?

How do you know if you should talk to a pain specialist? These therapies can be helpful for patients who:

• Are high-risk for developing issues with substance abuse
• Aren’t getting results from traditional pain medications
• Don’t like the adverse side effects of prescription medications
• Want a natural method for pain management instead of relying on medications

The most important thing you can do is find the right alternative therapy that works for you. Every person is unique, which is why every patient needs a custom treatment plan.

We work closely with each patient to evaluate the effectiveness of available treatment options. This minimally invasive approach helps you optimize relief without relying on prescriptions and medications.