Living with chronic pain affects many aspects of your life, but the Jersey Community Hospital Pain Center is committed to helping you improve your quality of life through personalized treatment plans designed to meet your specific needs. Their dedicated providers carefully evaluate the underlying causes of your pain and employ a multidisciplinary approach to ensure the most effective and comprehensive care, aiming to relieve suffering and enhance overall well-being.
Types of Pain
There are five types of pain.
They include:
- Acute Pain: Sudden onset, short duration (minutes to months).
- Chronic Pain: Persistent or recurring pain lasting for more than three months.
- Nociceptive Pain: Pain originating from tissue damage.
- Neuropathic Pain: Pain caused by nerve damage or dysfunction.
- Radicular Pain: Pain that radiates along a nerve pathway.
Causes of Pain
The most common causes of pain in adults include:
- Injury
- Medical conditions
- Surgery
Pain Management Strategies
Understanding the underlying cause of pain and adopting effective coping strategies can significantly enhance your quality of life, whether dealing with acute or chronic pain. The JCH Pain Center provides a comprehensive range of pain management options, including:
- Physical therapies
- Psychological support
- Medication
- Alternative treatments
- Interventional modalities ( injections)
Each treatment option is tailored to help individuals effectively manage their pain and improve overall well-being.
Our Solutions:
Injection Therapies
Injection therapies involve administering medications directly into specific areas of pain, such as muscles, joints, or nerves, through injections into the affected site, providing targeted relief. These therapies encompass various types tailored to treat conditions like muscle pain, joint issues, or nerve irritations, offering a specialized approach to managing chronic pain and improving patient function. Examples of injection therapies include:
- Epidural steroid Injections
- Medial branch blocks/Radiofrequency Ablation
- Sacroiliac Joint Injections
- Trigger Point, tendon sheath Injections
- Joint Injections
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Minimally invasive procedures provide effective symptom relief with reduced recovery times and lower risks compared to traditional open surgery, making them a preferable option for many patients. Examples include the MILD procedure for lumbar decompression, the Intracept procedure for back pain, radiofrequency ablation to treat spine and large joint pain, and kyphoplasty for spinal fracture-related pain, all of which aim to alleviate pain while minimizing tissue disruption and promoting quicker recovery.
Several MIS procedures offered at the JCH Pain Center include:
- The MILD Procedure
- The Intracept Procedure
- Radiofrequency Ablation
- Kyphoplasty Procedure
Implantable Device Therapy
Implantable device therapy, a minimally invasive approach, involves placing devices such as spinal cord stimulators or intrathecal pain pumps to effectively manage various painful conditions, providing targeted pain relief while minimizing surgical risks and recovery time.
Start Your Journey to Relief Today
If you’re struggling with pain, don’t hesitate to seek help—schedule an appointment with the JCH Pain Center for a personalized, comprehensive treatment plan designed to help you regain control of your life. Call us today at (618) 498-2273 to take the first step toward relief and improved well-being.