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Chronic Pain
Chronic pain affects approximately 11% of adults in the United States.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
charles griffin
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Have been doing a wonderful job with help with my nerve pain, listen to me, and my request no to be put on pain killers but to help find the problem, always return calls so glad is was referred to them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
What is chronic pain?
Chronic pain lasts over a long period and occurs when the pain signals in your body are not working correctly. This can be caused by several different issues and circumstances.
What are the symptoms of chronic pain?
The symptoms of chronic pain are also wide-ranging. Chronic pain is generally characterized as pain that does not go away after three months or more and can include dull aching, burning, stinging sensation, stiffness, and/or throbbing. Chronic pain is often accompanied by other symptoms as well such as fatigue, depression, insomnia, lethargy, and overall weakness.
People that suffer from chronic pain may find other areas of their life impacted. Some may find that they fall into depression in part due to the challenges of dealing with their pain. Pain can make it difficult to sleep, leaving the sufferer exhausted and frustrated. Chronic pain may also make it difficult to complete ordinary tasks or participate in activities, leaving a person feeling lonely and isolated. Negative attitudes may create an unhealthy cycle where the pain creates negative feelings and the negative feelings may actually increase the intensity and duration of pain. To avoid this cycle, it is important that a person with chronic pain has a strong support system around him or her and maintains a positive attitude.
What causes chronic pain?
Back pain symptoms vary, depending on what’s causing it. However, the common signs and symptoms of back pain include the following:
- Injuries such as back strain or pulled muscle
- Work-related injury or car accident
- Medical conditions such as arthritis, lupus, shingles, cancer, ulcers, and multiple sclerosis
- Nerve damage
- Congenital condition
- Aging
- Unknown cause
Because there is such a wide array of causes, it can be challenging to pinpoint the source of chronic pain. There can also be multiple causes of chronic pain acting in conjunction with one another. While initial chronic pain may be caused by arthritis, additional nerve and joint damage could also cause prolonged pain. Aging may be another contributing factor, as we age our bodies become more susceptible to injury and pain.
How is chronic pain treated?
There are many different medications available to help manage pain depending on the type and severity of the patient is experience. NSAIDs, anti-inflammatories, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, muscle relaxers, NSAID and narcotics may be used under the supervision and care of a physician to help a patient alleviate his or her pain.
Injections, nerve blocks, and surgery are all also possible treatment options. These treatments may be localized and greatly depend on the area of pain and diagnosis.
As a person suffering from chronic pain, you don’t have to suffer alone. Working in conjunction with your medical professional to create a custom treatment plan, you can get your chronic pain under control
AZ Pain and Spine Institute
Chronic Pain Treatments
Here at Arizona Pain and Spine Institute, we improve our patients’ quality of life by alleviating and managing their pain. Some of our Chronic Pain treatments include:
Why choose AZ Pain and Spine Institute to treat your Chronic Pain?
We have a team of medical practitioners, pain management doctors, and staff who are experts on pain management, including Chronic Pain. We use state-of-the-art technology and effective approaches in achieving our mission. We care about your well-being and are committed to making your life pain-free.