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What is chronic pain specialist do for you?

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Control the pain: Hopeful, a pain specialist can identify the source of the pain and determine what treatment approach will best control the pain. It could be meds, injections, physical therapy, acupuncture or something else.

Answered 1/1/2023

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A lot: Do a complete history and exam, and prescribe the best treatment option for your specific problem.

Answered 11/28/2013

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Dr. Brian Le answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Pain management: Pain management doctor utilizes different approaches for pain. It might include accupunture, physical therapy, medication, injections .... Interventional pain management doctor has additional training in interventions such as nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, spinal cord stimulation .....

Answered 12/9/2013

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