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We've all been there- having neck, back, or other pain that doesn't go away hour after hour or day after day. You find that you are unable to get a good night sleep, which leads to irritability, which can then lead to job or relationship issues.
The primary purpose of pain is to function as a warning system; it is your body's way to tell you to rest, avoid further injury, or seek treatment. When this pain first occurs it is called acute pain . Fortunately, for most of us this type of pain eventually goes away, however this is not always the case. Pain that persists for months or years is called chronic pain . Unlike acute pain, chronic pain does not serve a useful purpose and decreased activity and rest may actually worsen your condition.
At So Cal Pain & Detox we will perform a comprehensive pain evaluation, which includes a complete medical history a physical, review of all pertinent medical records such as MRI, lab work, x-rays, and medical documentation. So Cal Pain & Detox patients, with chronic pain ,are prescribed various pain management treatments, which may include medications, various traditional and alternative medical therapies (such as decompression, and acupuncture), as well as physical therapy, psychotherapy, relaxation techniques, biofeedback, and behavior modification. As new scientific findings regarding the management and relief of chronic pain are discovered and established as safe treatments, doctors may employ these new treatments in the practice and care of these patients.
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