A lot of people experience some kind of pain at one time or another. It can be difficult to decide if the issue warrants seeking medical attention. Most of the time, aches and discomforts are not permanent and be cured on their own in time. However, that’s not always the case. A lot of people suffering with chronic pain don’t know they could benefit from a medication management, plan. How can you tell whether your pain merits management? Here are five signs we suggest you watch for:


If pain persists with a specific motion

This sounds like something that you might be able to identify with. If so then you must visit one of our board-certified pain management specialists. We will begin by looking for the root of your pain by using techniques like pain mapping or selective nerve-root block. When we have enough data about the state of your body, we’ll be able to create a personalised plan of treatment to ease the burden of your discomfort.


It is possible that you will have trouble performing daily movements.

Sometimes, pain can naturally diminish as time passes. If your pain doesn’t decrease it is worth visiting one of our spinal cord stimulation centers. Normal range of motion may be affected by injuries. It’s not uncommon to see this happen. Chronic, debilitating pain that makes it difficult to carry out daily tasks isn’t normal.


The sensation of pain or weird sensations

Our patients are often advised by us that pain radiating across the body or a limb is a reason to consult a pain management specialist. But it’s not the only sign to look for – both feeling numb and tingling indicate serious problems that need to be treated at our clinic. Radiating pain and odd sensations could be a sign that a nerve is pinched or a herniated disk could be there. Our team can help you develop an effective pain management program to alleviate this discomfort.


A dependency on medication

Some of our patients come to our clinic to say that they’ve successfully been able to manage their pain on their own, with medication. But relying on pain medication in order to make it through the day is not healthy. The side effects of these medications – when used long term can cause further damage to your body and the quality of your life.


A failure to get a an adequate night’s rest

There are a variety of levels of pain. Every person’s viewpoint must be taken into consideration. But, we will consider any type of discomfort that hinders you from sleeping as severe, as this inability to sleep could have a domino effect on your overall health. Does your pain keep you awake in the late at night? Are you awakened by it every hour? You should consult one of our experts in pain management.