The Outcomes Of Patients With Chronic Pain
Advanced MMC can be debilitating and impact quality of life. Traditionally, patients suffering from chronic pain have been treated with medications. However, due to the increased risk of addiction, tolerance and dependence, there has been an increase in the use of non-pharmacologic treatments such as integrative medicine strategies. Integrative medicine for pain management involves a holistic approach to addressing pain using techniques such as massage therapy, osteopathic spinal manipulation, acupuncture and yoga. These methods are less expensive, require no prescription drugs, and have been shown to be effective.
Pain is complex and can be emotional, physical, or psychological. The pain management methods used at our clinic address all of these facets of the problem to provide you with relief.
Our pain doctors and therapists are here to help you regain your life. We treat all types of pain and injuries, from minor joint problems to chronic back or neck pain. Our goal is to provide you with the best care available. If you have been struggling with pain, it is important to get help before the problem gets out of hand. Contact us today to get started.
Board Certified in Anesthesiology, Pain Medicine and Acupuncture, Dr. Rances has been providing interventional and holistic treatments to his patients at Integrative Pain Management of New York since 2008. Dr. Rances has a unique background that allows him to combine the latest advancements in interventional pain management with more holistic concepts such as osteopathic principles and acupuncture. He is committed to helping his patients achieve a pain-free lifestyle and believes that good communication between the patient and healthcare providers is an essential component of successful treatment.
Acupuncture, which consists of penetrating the skin with needles that are activated through gentle and specific movements, has been shown to have short-term benefits for treating chronic pain. Acupuncture also has the added benefit of reducing stress and anxiety which can often be associated with pain. Massage therapy, which consists of different forms of pressing, rubbing, or moving muscles and other soft tissues, has also been shown to be effective for treating chronic pain.
In addition to these procedures, we are proud to be one of the first practices in the region to offer Nevro HFX(tm) for painful diabetic neuropathy (PDN). This procedure is the only spinal cord stimulation device FDA-approved for PDN and has been demonstrated to have superior clinical outcomes to placebo.
The Integrated Pain Science Institute was created to teach practitioners and health care professionals to incorporate a biopsychosocial model into their practice and to improve the outcomes of patients with chronic pain. The courses are offered in a virtual format so that participants can participate from anywhere in the world. This allows them to fit the course into their busy schedules and integrate the learning into their daily practice. The Institute provides comprehensive training, support, and resources to help implement this model of care.