Pain Management
We have specialist anaesthetists & surgeons who are trained in various aspects of pain management. We provide a wide range of pain management solutions. Our non operative pain management procedures include
- Targetted & Image guided injection therapy
- Laser therapy
- Physiotherapy modalities including IFT & Ultrasound
- Physical therapy
- Prescription Yoga therapy
Algiatry: The pain relief branch of medicine straddles almost all therapies, especially those related to orthopedics, due to the nature of pain associated with ailments. Pain management specialist in Chennai is dedicated to managing pain, either by diagnosing and medically resolving the underlying reason for the pain or managing it effectively to reduce the discomfort.
Mitigation through medicine
A co-ordinated effort to mitigate pain is necessary in cases where chronic pain is experienced by patients suffering from a host of ailments. Pain which could be experienced either as sharp, dull or burning is of many types, as given below :
- Acute pain – which is for a shorter period, but commences at very short notice.
- Chronic pain – which is experienced for longer durations.
- Neuropathic or nerve pain – which comes in unpredictable cycles.
- Visceral pain – which occurs when organs or tissues get damaged.
- Breakthrough pain – which is experienced in the gaps when the effects of painkillers wear away.
For the Pain management specialist in Chennai to effectively help in pain management, the patient is required to explain the nature of the pain, the time or period when pain is experienced, and factors that worsen or reduce the pain.
Interdisciplinary approach
By diagnosing the reasons for the pain, the Pain management specialist in Chennai will be able to determine if achievement of mitigation is possible through non operative procedures or if surgery is necessary. Treatment invariably involves specialists, physiotherapists, and pharmacists. The condition is reviewed and the best combination is chosen to provide relief to the patient. The combination could include therapy, prescription medicines, exercise etc.
Astra Hospital – softening pain and eliminating discomfort
The team of specialists at Astra hospital which includes a Pain management specialist in Chennai aims at softening the pain to eliminate the discomfort of patients who encounter it as a matter of routine. Putting up with pain is a herculean effort, but to put up with it as a matter of routine significantly affects work and quality of life. Specialists at Astra hospital help to manage the pain through non operative procedures such as
- Targeted & Image guided injection therapy
- Laser therapy
- Physiotherapy modalities including IFT & Ultrasound
- Physical therapy
- Prescription Yoga therapy
