If you’re one of the millions of Americans living with chronic pain, you already know its effects can creep over into every area of your life. From stopping you from doing the things you once loved due to mobility issues to very real psychological effects, chronic pain insidiously slithers into your personal, professional and family life.
Finding the Root Cause of Chronic Pain
For some, the underlying cause of chronic pain is unknown and undiagnosed. It’s not always caused by a physical injury or accident; the everyday stress of repetitive motion or even poor posture can contribute. Medical conditions that affect the spine can also cause pain in unexpected areas in some cases, and these aren’t always identified.
Fortunately, imaging and advances in medical technology have made it easier than ever to determine the underlying cause of many chronic pain conditions. Often, the symptoms can be greatly improved by surgical intervention.
Why You Should Consider Surgery for Chronic Pain
The psychological impacts of chronic pain can be almost as difficult to navigate as the physical pain itself, especially when it’s gone untreated for a lengthy period of time or is particularly severe. In fact, rates of depression and anxiety are higher among those living with the stress and misery of constant pain. Still, surgery is a big step and can be daunting to patients for a variety of reasons, even when a procedure has the potential to create meaningful change in their lives.
It’s not uncommon to feel a strong aversion to surgery and anesthesia, or even an aversion to hospitals in general. Many people find it more comfortable and less daunting to have surgical procedures related to chronic pain performed in outpatient surgical centers. Unlike hospitals, these specialized healthcare facilities focus solely on surgical patients with a goal of getting you back home the same day. No lengthy hospital stays, which can be particularly off-putting during a nasty flu season.
The expert care team at Trinity Surgery Center is dedicated to helping patients recover from procedures to treat chronic pain in a specialized, dedicated setting. If you’re experiencing recurring or constant pain that does not improve with time, contact us today.
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