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3 Signs You Should Talk to a Pain Management Specialist

Pain comes in many forms, and sometimes it’s uncomfortable but momentary. For example, stubbing a toe hurts, but it doesn’t always require a follow-up with a doctor. That said, it’s easy to put off talking to an expert by assuming your recurring pain will heal over time. How do you know it’s time to finally reach out to an expert for help? Look for these signs that you should talk to a pain management specialist.

Pain Ruins Daily Activities

One of the biggest signs that it’s time to talk to an expert is that pain is making daily activities more difficult. For example, you may spend many days working at the computer and notice that soreness in your legs or neck makes it hard to focus. On the other hand, you may encounter severe inflammation that limits your workout routine.

Bumping into a wall and feeling sore for a bit is very different from daily pain that makes your life harder to live. If pain is causing significant issues in your life, such as not being able to work productively, talk to a pain specialist. You may not know where the pain is coming from, but a specialist will pinpoint the problem and work with you to find a solution.

Pain Is Limiting Your Mobility

Beyond daily activities such as work and exercise, your pain may result in less mobility. Running into issues with basic movement is one of the biggest signs you should talk to a pain management specialist. Of course, bumping your knee into a table may result in momentary issues with mobility but will typically heal quickly. However, if you still feel pain days later, then you should not let these symptoms persist. You deserve to have the mobility necessary to get where you need to.

The longer you ignore your injuries, the worse they may get over time. You can even talk to a pain specialist about telehealth services to reduce the travel between your home and the doctor’s office. When pain limits movement, having remote telemedicine services provides patients with a valuable alternative when they don’t need to be in the office.

You Want another Perspective 

You may already be talking with a doctor about pain management but would like to explore all the options available. For instance, if you’re talking to a doctor who is suggesting surgery, you can talk to another pain specialist to see if a less invasive option is available. Discussing all the potential solutions available is one of the most important things to expect at a pain wellness clinic. A specialist will look at your pain symptoms and use their knowledge and the research available to find a productive path forward.

An example of this is physical therapy, which is a popular non-invasive method for encouraging better mobility in patients. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections are also a method of pain relief the clinic may present to you so that you can have all the necessary information before moving forward. Don’t hesitate to talk to an expert today if you need a better path toward pain relief.

 

Also Read: TMJ Exercises for Pain Relief

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Dianne Pajo

Dianne Pajo is a writer based out of the Chicagoland area with a passion for music, combat sports, and animals. She enjoys competing in amateur boxing and kickboxing, but in her other leisure time, you can find her performing music around the city. She is also a dog mom of 2.

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