{"id":155,"date":"2021-01-25T18:53:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T18:53:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richardsonpainandwellness.com\/blog\/?p=155"},"modified":"2021-01-25T18:53:30","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T18:53:30","slug":"first-lesson-pain-management-in-richardson","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richardsonpainandwellness.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/25\/first-lesson-pain-management-in-richardson\/","title":{"rendered":"Your First Lesson in Pain Management"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.richardsonpainandwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_83124411__1611347951_32496-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"hand with chalk writing on a blackboard\" class=\"wp-image-156\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.richardsonpainandwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_83124411__1611347951_32496-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.richardsonpainandwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_83124411__1611347951_32496-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.richardsonpainandwellness.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/AdobeStock_83124411__1611347951_32496.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>When you were in school growing up, did you ever wonder whether you\u2019d actually use what you were learning? While there are plenty of careers that utilize school skills, there\u2019s one topic that applies to literally everyone\u2019s lives: pain management. At some point, you will experience physical pain and learning about it can help you deal with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardsonpainandwellness.com\/contact.html\">pain management in Richardson<\/a> in a healthy way when it comes. Read on to get your introductory Pain Management 101 lesson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Categories of Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Believe it or not, the first step in managing pain is identifying its source and type. By understanding the cause of the problem, your pain management doctor in Richardson can better determine which therapies and treatments to use for relief. Here are some examples of the types of pain your team can diagnose and treat:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Acute\u2014short-term pain but often severe<\/li><li>Chronic\u2014frequent or constant and ranging from mild to severe<\/li><li>Neuropathic\u2014caused by nerve damage<\/li><li>Nociceptive\u2014caused by tissue damage<\/li><li>Psychogenic\u2014pain that is prolonged by psychological issues, like depression or anxiety<\/li><li>Idiopathic\u2014from unknown causes<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Manage Pain Safely<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The simple answer for instant pain relief is to use medications. Some, like Tylenol or anti-inflammatory drugs can ease constant discomfort, but opioids can be habit forming and more easily misused. As a result, it may not always be a good option to turn straight to these medications. Other choices include the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Joint Injections<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The medical field has long used steroid and anesthetic injections to bring patients the relief they desperately need. These injections have an immediate effect and can last for several months, allowing you to resume your normal activities with less pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rehabilitation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In many cases, if you don\u2019t address the weak or injured area, the rest of your body tries to compensate, leading to pain, unhealthy posture, and other issues. After an injury or years of misuse, you may need to retrain your body. Rehabilitation helps you strengthen and recover those muscles so that you can function optimally and live more comfortably.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Muscle Relaxers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Often, the pain patients experience comes from tension in muscles. Along with stretches, exercise, and possible psychological counseling, muscle relaxers help ease the excess stress. Taken orally, this medication is not an opioid, meaning it\u2019s not addictive, but it essentially ends with the same result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although some physical pain is inevitable in life, it doesn\u2019t have to dominate your life. You can learn to keep it under control so that you can live life to the fullest. Are you currently in pain? Reach out to a pain management team, and they can provide relief and therapies that can help you handle this universal challenge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Practice<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Richardson Pain &amp; Wellness is dedicated to helping patients in the Richardson area find relief from discomfort. They offer many therapies including injections, muscle relaxers, and rehabilitation. With multiple specialists on staff, they are able to put together a complete approach to addressing any kind of pain. If you struggle with pain, you can make an appointment at Richardson Pain &amp; Wellness by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richardsonpainandwellness.com\/contact.html\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you were in school growing up, did you ever wonder whether you\u2019d actually use what you were learning? While there are plenty of careers that utilize school skills, there\u2019s one topic that applies to literally everyone\u2019s lives: pain management. 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