Pain Management

Managing pain is an important part of treatment and recovery from a spinal disorder or spinal surgery. Because our spines involve nerves, bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons, anything that affects one may affect the other.

Pain can cause sleeplessness, depression and limitations on ability to move - all of which can slow down recovery.

It is important to manage your pain before it becomes too intense. For most people, back pain tends to get better within two weeks to three months. However, the sooner you treat pain, the less likely it is to get worse or cause other complications.

Back pain can be:

• Acute, lasting up to six months. This type of pain is usually the result of an injury or a disorder such as arthritis. It can range from a muscle ache to shooting or stabbing pain. Sometimes it limits your ability to move, stand up straight, or participate in activities of daily living.
• Recurrent, a repeat episode of acute symptoms.
• Chronic, lasting longer than six months. This type of pain often gets worse over time. Its cause can be difficult to identify.

At Stamford Hospital we offer a wide range of approaches to managing pain from spinal disorders or surgery including:

• Acupuncture
• Braces and orthoses
• Self care instruction
• Medication
• Interventional pain management
• Physical therapy

For more information or to make an appointment please call
1-877-233-WELL (9355).