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Neurological Pathways for Chronic Pain Management

Sandeep Dhanyamraju
Medically reviewed by Chaitanya Bonda
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Sandeep Dhanyamraju
Medically reviewed by Chaitanya Bonda

Everyone has experienced pain at least once and wondered how to get rid of it. Unpleasant sensations and aching pain always bring discomfort. Chronic pain persists over time and significantly impacts our daily lives. It’s crucial to understand and address the underlying causes of pain.

Particular medications, exercise, and spinal cord stimulation can help relieve pain. You can experience long-term relief from your pain. When pain occurs, you will know what to do with it and how to deal with it.

Definition and Causes of Chronic Pain

Understanding the nature and causes of chronic pain is crucial. Many people have health problems such as arthritis or diabetes. These diseases cause pain, and the pain becomes permanent. If the pain does not end for more than three months, you should seek help.

Chronic pain is unpleasant and can get worse. Past injuries can also start to bother you over time. Identifying the specific source of your pain is key to selecting the most effective treatment.

Types of Chronic Pain from a Neurological Viewpoint

Understanding the different types of chronic pain is crucial for finding effective treatment strategies. Here are some of them:

  • Neuropathic. This type of pain appears very suddenly and brings unpleasant sensations. It occurs as a result of nerve damage. 
  • Nociceptive. This pain is directly related to inflammation or a disease such as arthritis. Usually, this pain starts slowly and lasts for a long time, causing unpleasant aching sensations.
  • Central. This pain depends directly on the nervous system. When a person has certain diseases related to memory, this pain is spread throughout the body.
  • Mixed. This type of pain is associated with diseases and can occur both quickly and slowly. 

The Neurological Approach to Managing Chronic Pain

It’s important to learn techniques for retraining your chronic pain. A neurological approach is an essential step in pain treatment. This is where you can choose particular medications, drugs, and antidepressants for the patient. Such treatment significantly affects the nervous system, so the pain becomes less. 

Another good example of pain treatment is electrical nerve stimulation. You should follow all the rules of therapy so that you can forget about the pain.

Treatment Options for Chronic Pain

Reviewing treatment options can help you understand if chronic pain can be effectively managed or potentially cured. Each person’s experience with pain is unique, varying in intensity and response to treatment. 

  • To cope with pain, antidepressants and anticonvulsants are prescribed.  
  • Exercises, stretching, and physical therapy help to reduce pain. 
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy is an excellent way to eliminate pain.

Medication Management

Medication can be an effective tool in reducing pain. The use of various medicines eliminates symptoms and makes life easier. 

  • Common anti-inflammatory drugs are prescribed for moderate pain.
  • Opioids are usually prescribed for patients with severe chronic pain. They have a substantial effect on the nervous system and eliminate pain.

Physical Therapy

Physical therapy should be used to treat chronic pain. You should understand how to exercise correctly so that the pain stops bothering you over time. Doctors develop particular exercise tasks to help you fight the problem.

Physiotherapy helps you to stretch your muscles, feel better, and keep your body in good shape. It is physiotherapists who teach patients specific techniques that help to eliminate pain.

Neurological Interventions

Neurological interventions always help to reduce pain. It is essential to understand reprocessing therapy for pain to feel good all the time. Changing the nerve pathways to eliminate chronic pain is the first step to treatment. Here are examples of neurological interventions:

  • Injections of drugs and injections to block nerves.
  • Spinal cord stimulation to block chronic pain. 
  • Use of electrical devices that send low-current signals to block pain.

Living with Chronic Pain

Learning how to reset your pain management strategies can help you feel better. Living with pain is always uncomfortable and unpleasant. It would help if you understood what to do to relieve chronic pain.

  • Regular exercise and activity.
  • Eating a balanced and healthy diet.
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy practices.
  • Providing a comfortable environment for communication with loved ones.
  • Communication with healthcare professionals and doctors.

Understanding the Influence of Chronic Pain on Quality of Life

Chronic pain often has a significant negative impact on quality of life. Reduced activity, fatigue, and emotional burnout are the consequences of constant pain. Such pain will always lead to stress, which will hurt health. 

Unhealthy habits, a sedentary lifestyle, and lack of sleep will increase the development of the disease. 

You should understand the causes of pain and how to deal with it. This is the only way to live life to the fullest, have a good mood, and gradually forget the pain.

Managing Emotional Impacts of Chronic Pain

You should understand how pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) affects your condition. If you improve your emotional state, you can make life easier. Here are some tips on how to do this:

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy helps you to rethink your condition and thus relieve pain.
  • Meditation, breathing, and relaxation can help you focus on the positive aspects of your life.
  • Communication with people and doctors who are pleasant to you.
  • Physical activity specially selected for you helps to fight pain.

Pain Management Strategies for Effective Living

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You should focus on chronic pain management strategies. They are the ones that effectively help you deal with this problem and feel better. Here are the main strategies:

  • Medication. Regularly taking prescribed medications helps to relieve pain.
  • Physical activity. This therapy helps to improve flexibility and keeps you on track.
  • Relaxation. Relaxation and meditation are good for dealing with stress. These techniques have a significant effect on the general condition and reduce pain.
  • Lifestyle. Adopting a healthy lifestyle will have a positive effect on your general condition. Sleep, nutrition, and exercise help fight stress and chronic pain.
  • Alternative. Using other treatments can positively affect your condition. 

Chronic Pain Myths Busted: What People Get Wrong 

It should be understood that most people do not know what causes chronic pain and how to deal with it. People follow the wrong rules, which negatively affect their health in the future. It would help if you understood how to deal with pain properly and not make yourself worse. It is also worth considering the myths about chronic pain to avoid incorrect treatment.

Myth 1: Chronic Pain is Inevitable as You Age

The central myth today is that people believe that chronic pain is inevitable with age. It is true that with age, one’s health can worsen, but it all depends on the lifestyle.

Genetics, sleep, nutrition, and physical activity can all significantly impact pain in the future. Following good rules and lifestyle will have a good effect on your condition in the future. Healthy habits, timely treatment, and preventive health care will ensure you will be well into your future.

Myth 2: You Just Have to Live with Chronic Pain

It is essential to understand that chronic pain can cause significant harm to you and affect your well-being. Another common myth is that you must endure and live with this pain all the time. No one should harm themselves and endure pain. Many different methods and techniques help cope with pain and improve life. 

Psychological interventions, medications, and physiotherapy are some of the best ways to treat it. 

Myth 3: Only Prescription Drugs Can Manage Chronic Pain

Another common myth is that only prescription medications can treat chronic pain. The truth is that many pain medications are indeed available by prescription. You can also buy drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that are great for pain management. There are many alternative methods to help manage chronic pain. Physical and psychological therapy have a good effect on well-being. A healthy lifestyle, socializing, meditation, and sleep are essential for everyone. 

Getting the Support You Need

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It should be understood that support has a perfect effect on your condition and reduces the feeling of chronic pain. To fully engage in treatment, you should follow these rules:

  • Stay in touch with the appropriate doctors and people who can help you manage your pain.
  • Surrounding yourself with people with a similar illness will help you get to know yourself better and understand your needs.
  • Always keep in touch with family and friends so they know how to help you with your pain.
  • Find ways to cope with chronic pain that you enjoy. Hobbies, entertainment, and socializing will be essential in the fight against the disease.

Support Groups and Peer Counseling

Having a support network of people who can offer help when needed is crucial. Special support groups are created to help people with chronic pain. Such a group will provide all the psychological and moral support you need. It will be easier for you to cope with chronic pain and live a whole life. Such communities always have a positive impact on the fight against and treatment of chronic pain.

Professional Psychological Support

Understanding “How to control pain mentally?” is essential. People with chronic pain need proper professional psychological support. It is specialists who set specific goals and methods for overcoming pain. The patient rethinks many things thanks to cognitive behavioral therapy and can begin treatment. Processing their negative thoughts has a positive effect on further actions. This kind of support helps to release feelings, overcome depression, and be in harmony with oneself.

Future Perspectives in Neurological Treatments for Chronic Pain

It is essential to know that the future promises to give development to particular technologies to better deal with chronic pain. PRT therapy focuses on processing your pain. This therapy allows you to rethink your pain and try to replace it with positive emotions. A person can overcome the fear of pain and try to focus on something else. 

The future will allow doctors to work with advanced technologies. 

Innovation in Neurology

Neurology is gaining momentum and developing rapidly. Innovations in neurology allow us to understand the patient’s problem and begin treatment quickly. Detailed scanning and MRI are performed to understand the condition of the brain. This development in neurology allows us to quickly prescribe individualized therapy for the patient.

Promising Research Trends

Research trends give us an excellent prospect for good and correct treatment. New technologies enable personalized therapy with good results. Thanks to technology, we can understand what pathologies a person has to provide timely and practical assistance. The introduction of AI in medicine makes diagnostics accurate and fast. This approach guarantees a clear understanding of the problem and methods of its solution.

How Lone Star Neurology is Contributing to the Future of Pain Management 

It is essential to understand that you will find the highest quality and best treatment at Lone Star Neurology. The latest innovations, advanced technologies, and professional doctors will help you overcome your problem. We always try to take care of our patients and use only the most advanced technologies. We also conduct cellular research to develop and introduce new treatments constantly.

FAQ

Can psychological therapies be effective for chronic pain management?

It should be understood that pain reprocessing therapy exercises are effective in reducing pain. Psychological therapy helps you overcome your fear, depression, and negative emotions. Specialists or specific communities can help you focus on yourself and relieve pain.

What are some self-management strategies for chronic pain?

Specific actions regularly can help you reduce chronic pain on your own. Physical activity, proper nutrition, and regular sleep are the key to health. Special support groups, communication with family and friends will help you focus on pleasant emotions.

What should I expect during my first visit for chronic pain management at Lone Star Neurology?

You will receive all the information after your first visit to LoneStar Neurology. Specialists will help you familiarize yourself with your medical history and understand what is wrong. You will undergo a complete diagnosis and talk to the doctors.

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Edward Medina
Edward Medina
15:34 30 Jun 22
Just such an amazing staff that makes you feel like part of their family. I’ve been going there for over 5 years now... and each visit I get the very best care and treatments that I have ever received in the 20+ years that I’ve been dealing with severe debilitating migraines. Since i started seeing them the number of my migraines has dropped from 15-20 a month to 2-3 every 3 month. I highly recommend them …they will change your life!read more
Daneisha Johnson
Daneisha Johnson
22:20 19 May 22
Dr. Askari was very kind and explained everything so I could understand. The other staff were nice as well. I would... have gave 5 stars but I was a little taken aback when I checked in and had to pay 600.00 upfront. I think that should have been discussed in a appointment confirmation call or email just so I could have been prepared.read more
Jean Cooper
Jean Cooper
16:54 29 Apr 22
I love the office staff they are friendly and very helpful. Dr. JODIE is very caring and understanding to your needs... and wants to help you. I will go back. would recommend Dr. Dr. Jodie to other Patients in a heart beat. The team works well together.read more
Linda M
Linda M
19:40 02 Apr 22
I was obviously stressed, needing to see a neurologist. The staff was so patient and Dr. Ansari was so kind. At one... point he told me to relax, we have time, when I was relaying my history of my condition. That helped ease my stress. I have seen 3 other neurologists and he was the only one who performed any assessment tests on my cognitive and physical skills. At one point I couldn't complete two assessments and got upset and cried. I was told, it's OK. That's why you're here. I was truly impressed, and super pleased with the whole experience!read more
Leslie Durham
Leslie Durham
15:05 01 Apr 22
I've been coming here for about 5 years. The staff are ALWAYS friendly and knowledgeable. The Doctors are the absolute... best!! Jodie Moore is always in such a great mood which is a plus when you are already stressed. Highly recommendedread more
Monica Del Bosque
Monica Del Bosque
14:13 25 Mar 22
Since my first post my thoughts have changed here. It's unfortunate. My doctor and PA were great, but the office staff... is horrible. They never call you back when they say they will, they misinform you, they cause you too much stress wondering what's going on, they don't keep you posted. They never answer the phone. At this point I've left four messages in the last week, and I have sent three messages. Twice from their portal and one direct email. No response. My appointment is on Monday morning at 8:30am, no confirmation on my insurance and what's going on. What the heck is going on, this is ridiculous!I've given up... the stress her office staff has put me through is just not worth it. You can do so much better, please clean house, either change out your office staff, or find a way for them to be more efficient please. You have to do something. This is not how you want to run your practice. It leaves a very bad impression on your business.read more
Ron Buckholz
Ron Buckholz
23:32 23 Mar 22
I was actually pleasantly surprised with this visit! It took me a long time to get the appointment scheduled because no... one answers your phones EVER! After a month, I finally got in, and your staff was warm, friendly, and I was totally impressed! I feel like you will take care of my needs!read more
Steve Nabavi
Steve Nabavi
16:28 16 Mar 22
It was a nice visit. Happy staff doing all they can do to comfort the patients in a very calming environment. You ask... me they are earned a big gold star on the fridge. My only complaint they didn't give me any cookies.read more
Katie Lewis
Katie Lewis
16:10 10 Feb 22
Had very positive appointments with Jodie and Dr. Sheth for my migraine care. Jodie was so fast with the injections and... has so much valuable info. I started to feel light headed during checkout and the staff was SO helpful—giving me a chair, water, and taking me into a private room until I felt better. Highly recommend this practice for migraine patients, they know what they’re doing!!read more
Joshua Martinez
Joshua Martinez
16:02 10 Dec 21
I was scheduled to be checked and just want to say that the staff was fantastic. They were kind and helpful. I was... asked many questions related to what was going on and not once did I feel as though I was being brushed off. The front desk staff was especially great in assisting me. I'm scheduled to go back for a mri and am glad that I'll be going there.read more
Isabel Ivy
Isabel Ivy
21:42 03 Nov 21
I had such a good experience with Lone Star Neurology, Brent my MRI Tech was so awesome and made sure I was very... comfortable during the appointment. He gave me ear plugs, a pillow, leg support and blanket, easiest MRI ever lol 🤣 My 72 hour EEG nurse Amanda was also so awesome. She made sure I was take care of over the 3 days and took her time with the electrodes to make sure it was comfortable for me! Paige was also a huge help in answering all my questions when it came to my test results, and letting me know her honest opinions about how I should go forth with my treatment.read more
Leslie Luce
Leslie Luce
17:37 20 Oct 21
The professionalism and want to help attitude of this office was present from the moment I contacted them. The follow... up and follow through as well as their willingness to find a way to schedule my dad was above and beyond. We visited two offices in the same day with the same experience. I am appreciative of this—we spend a lot of time with doctors and this was top notch start to finish.read more
robert Parker
robert Parker
16:38 16 Apr 21
I love going to this office. The staff is friendly and helpful. The doctor is great. I am getting the best... neurological tests and treatment I have ever had. The only reason I did not give them a 5 star rating is because it is impossible to reach a live person at the office to reschedule appointments. Every time I have tried to get through to the office it says all people are busy and I am sent to a voicemail. If they could get their phone answering fixed, I would give them a strong 5 stars.read more
MaryAnn Hornbaker
MaryAnn Hornbaker
00:26 25 Feb 21
Dr. Harney is an excellent Dr. I found him friendly , personable and thorough. I evidently am an unusual case. ... Therefore he spent a Hugh amount of time educating me. He even gave me literature to further explain my condition and how to follow up. This is something you rarely get from your doctors. So I am more than please with my doctor and his staff.read more
Roger Arguello
Roger Arguello
03:05 29 Jan 21
Always courteous, professional. The staff is very friendly and always work with you to find the best appointment time.... The care team has been great. Always taking the time to listen to your concerns and to find the best treatment.read more
Margaret Rowland
Margaret Rowland
01:12 27 Jan 21
I have been a patient at Lone Star Neurology for several years. Now both my adult daughters also are patients there. I... love Jodie. She is always so prompt whether it is a teleamed call are a visit in the office. She takes the time to explain everything to me and answers all my questions. I am so blessed to have Jodie as my doctor.read more
Susan Miller
Susan Miller
03:01 13 Jan 21
My husband had an accident 5 years ago and Lone Star Neurology has been such a blessing to us with my husbands care.... Jodie Moore is his provider and she is amazing! Jodie is very knowledgeable, caring, and thorough. She takes her time with you, making sure your needs are met and she is happy to answer any questions you may have. Lone Star Neurology’s patients are very lucky to have Jodie providing their care. Thank you Lone Star Neurology and especially Jodie for everything you have done for us. Jodie, you are the best!read more
Windalyn C
Windalyn C
01:32 09 Jan 21
Jodie is wonderful. She is very caring and knowledgeable. I have been to over a dozen neurologists, and none were able... to help me as much as they have here. Thanks!read more
Katie Kordel
Katie Kordel
00:40 09 Jan 21
Jodi Moore, nurse practitioner, is amazing. I have suffered from frequent, debilitating headaches for almost 20 years.... She has provided the best proactive and responsive care I have ever received. My quality of life has been greatly improved by her caring approach and tenacity in finding solutions.read more
Ellie Natsis
Ellie Natsis
15:41 07 Jan 21
I have had the best experience at this neurologist's office! For over a year I have been receiving iv treatments here... each month and my nurse, Bobbie is beyond wonderful!! She's so attentive, knowledgeable, caring, and detail oriented. She makes an otherwise uncomfortable experience much more pleasant and definitely puts me at ease! She also helps me with my insurance,ordering this specialty medication and dealing with the ordering process which is no easy feat.Needless to say, she goes above a beyond in every way and I'm so grateful to this office and to Bobbie for all they do for me!read more
Matt Morris
Matt Morris
15:39 07 Jan 21
Let me start by saying that I have been coming here for years. Due to my autoimmune disease, I am in this office... once every three weeks for multiple hours at a time. The office is very clean and the staff very friendly. My only complaint would be there communication via phone. They aren't the best at responding if you leave a voicemail and expect a call back. I understand that this is prob just due to the sheer number of alls they receive daily. What I can say I like the best about the office are the people. Bobby who handles my infusions is great. I never have any issues with her setting up my infusions. She is very quick to reply to messages sent via text and if she were to leave then my whole opinion of the office may change. I also enjoy people like Matt, Lauren, and Jodi. I appreciate all that they do for me and without this team I'm not sure I would be as happy as I am to visit the office as frequently as I have to. Please ensure that these folks are recognized as they are what makes my visit to this office so tolerable :).read more
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