Last updated 3 days ago
Pain tells us to avoid dangerous elements in our environments and when damage has been caused to the body. However, certain kinds of chronic pain can be destructive to your physical and mental well-being. Parris Pain Center’s goal is to help you manage pain that interrupts your daily life with our treatment plans. Pain usually falls into two major categories, which are acute and chronic pain.
Acute
Acute pain is the pain you would feel from an injury. You feel acute pain from tissue damage, burns and after surgery. Acute pain is the best example of pain as a message delivery system. This type of pain conveys information to your brain that damage has been done to a location on the body. What separates it from chronic pain is that acute pain usually has a self-imposed limit. Once the cause of injury is gone or after the damage to the tissue has healed, the pain fades away.
Chronic
Chronic pain is a type of pain that constantly recurs in a certain area of the body. Much of pain management care goes into treating chronic pain symptoms. It is also not as easy to assess as acute pain is. The source of acute pain is almost always readily apparent, but chronic pain can be caused by a number of subtle, systemic issues. Chronic pain can range from mild to severe and can affect almost any area of the body.
Dr. Ronald Parris at Parris Pain Center is here to treat all forms of pain. We have expertise in relieving and managing pain symptoms. Call us at (832) 564-3885 to see how we can help you today.
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Last updated 10 days ago
If you are afflicted by chronic pain, then keeping a record of flare-ups is a good way to help you and your doctor create an effective treatment plan. By providing your doctor with reliable data on your subjective pain, you can help him to determine the exact cause and proper treatment methods.
The Manage My Pain app from the android market is designed to keep track of your pain symptoms. It also has functions that let you graph and chart your record so you can better analyze your history.
At the Parris Pain Center, we believe there is no room for pain. Dr. Ronald Parris is a Houston physician dedicated to the expert treatment and management of pain. For more information, call (832) 564-3885 today.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website [or in this article] are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical advice. You should contact your physician to obtain advice with respect to any particular problem or treatment. Use and access to this website [or article] or any of the links contained within the site do not create a physician-patient relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the practice or any individual physician.
Last updated 17 days ago
When you are dealing with chronic pain symptoms, you should know about all of your pain management options. Much of the medical field is dedicated to using pharmaceutical solutions to solve health issues of all shapes and sizes. Pharmaceuticals are useful and fill a vital role for many medical issues, but they are not a perfect cure-all. Parris Pain Management recommends a variety of pain management methods to treat pain symptoms. Here are a few helpful ideas that you can use for limiting your level of your chronic pain:
Meditation
Meditation techniques are often associated with eastern religious practices, but they have many practical uses. One of the benefits of meditation is that it is a wonderful stress-reliever if done appropriately. Many chronic pain symptoms like headaches and back and neck pain are exacerbated by stress factors. Relieving stress is a powerful way to relieve some forms of chronic pain.
Biofeedback
Biofeedback is a term used to describe methods of body control which teach patients to control their bodies’ various systems with willpower. Typically you need to receive a certain level of training to be successful, but for pain management the ultimate goal of biofeedback techniques are to give you the ability to limit pain messages that your brain receives. You can use biofeedback to lower your stress and pain levels.
Relaxation
Taking the time to relax is one of the simplest, easiest and most neglected ways to relieve stress to relieve pain. Set aside a block of time the same way that you would for an important meeting or engagement and use it to simply relax.
Dr. Ronald Parris at the Parris Pain Center can help you manage your pain when other methods have ceased to work. For more information, call us at (832) 564-3885 today.
Last updated 25 days ago
If you enjoyed reading about the health topics discussed in our recent blogs, you may also enjoy the helpful articles listed below. For more information regarding pain management, you can contact the practice of Dr. Ronald Parris at the Parris Pain Center: (832) 564-3885.
- Epidural steroid injections can be an extremely effective treatment to relieve pain associated with spinal nerve compression. You can read more about this treatment on MedicineNet.com.
- Spinal nerves can often become irritated from the compression of a herniated disc. Visit WebMD.com to find out more about the causes and symptoms of herniated discs.
- Sciatica is a condition characterized by pain in the buttock that radiates down the leg. This article found on the Mayo Clinic website provides more detailed information on sciatic nerve pain.
- Visit the American Academy of Pain Medicine website to learn more about the incidence of chronic pain and how it affects many Americans.
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The materials available at this website [or in this article] are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical advice. You should contact your physician to obtain advice with respect to any particular problem or treatment. Use and access to this website [or article] or any of the links contained within the site do not create a physician-patient relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the practice or any individual physician.
Last updated 1 month ago
Chronic pain can be associated with many injuries and diseases. According to the American Academy of Pain Medicine, 116 million Americans suffer from chronic pain every year, affecting more people than diabetes, coronary heart disease, and cancer combined. Unlike acute pain, chronic pain persists for days, weeks, months, or even years, impairing normal function.
In addition to illness and injury, chronic pain can also be caused or exacerbated by certain everyday activities. Below are some of the everyday causes of chronic pain and what you can do to help solve them.
- Computer Use: Many men and women, especially those that sit at computers for extended hours as a part of their occupation, often experience chronic shoulder and neck pain. To avoid pain associated with computer use, purchase an ergonomic keyboard and make an effort to rest your wrists and elbows on a stable surface.
- Smartphone Use: Along with the exponential increase in smartphone use has come an increase in chronic pain due to thumb and finger injuries. If you are constantly using your phone throughout the day, use both thumbs while texting and browsing and take breaks between messages to promote good circulation through your hands.
- Sitting for prolonged periods: Lower back pain is one of the leading complaints of chronic pain sufferers. Sitting for prolonged periods, especially in a chair that was not ergonomically designed, can be a major cause of this type of pain. If you spend long periods of time at a desk, consider investing in a more ergonomic seat that supports your lower back.
Don’t just live with chronic pain. Consult with Dr. Ronald Parris, a Houston physician dedicated to the expert treatment and management of pain. At the Parris Pain Center, there is no room for pain. You can learn more about Dr. Parris by contacting our practice at (832) 564-3885.
Disclaimer:
The materials available at this website [or in this article] are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical advice. You should contact your physician to obtain advice with respect to any particular problem or treatment. Use and access to this website [or article] or any of the links contained within the site do not create a physician-patient relationship. The opinions expressed at or through this site are the opinions of the individual author and may not reflect the opinions of the practice or any individual physician.
