Chronic Pain Management

Understanding Chronic Pain

Patient receiving chronic pain consultation with a multidisciplinary care team at WellGen Health

Chronic pain is a complex condition lasting three months or longer, sustained by a hypersensitive nervous system (central sensitization), which makes it physically exhausting and challenging. It continues even after initial injury healing, often without a clear ongoing cause.

At WellGen Health, we treat chronic pain as a condition in its own right, impacting movement, sleep, work, and overall quality of life.

The Nature of Pain and Its Impact

Pain is intermittent or constant and fluctuates with stress. Common physical and neurological sources include:

  • Arthritis/Joint Disorders and Spinal Disorders.

  • Fibromyalgia and Neuropathic Pain (e.g., due to diabetes).

  • Mind-Body Connection: Emotional distress (anxiety, depression) intensifies pain perception. This is why managing mental health is integral to physical relief and sustainable recovery.

Integrated Diagnosis and Management

We use a comprehensive evaluation (Imaging, EMG, pain mapping, holistic assessment) to find the source. Our multidisciplinary team (pain specialists, physiotherapists, psychologists) creates a customized roadmap. Education is key: we empower you with self-management and CBT to retrain the brain’s response, helping to break the cycle of pain and inactivity and restore functional independence, ensuring long-term well-being. Partner with us to restore comfort, mobility, and hope.

Causes and Risk Factors of Chronic Pain

Doctor explaining chronic pain causes and risk factors to a patient during consultation at WellGen Health

Chronic pain is a complex condition lasting three months or longer, sustained by a hypersensitive nervous system (central sensitization). Identifying these root causes is vital for effective and lasting relief.

Key Causes

  • Musculoskeletal/Spinal: Unresolved injuries, Arthritis, Spinal Disorders (like sciatica), and Fibromyalgia are major structural sources.

  • Neuropathic Pain: Pain from nerve damage (e.g., from diabetes) that causes burning sensations, often requiring specialized therapies.

  • Mind-Body Connection: Emotional distress (anxiety, depression) directly intensifies pain perception, creating a challenging cycle of physical and mental distress.

  • Risk Factors: Obesity, inactivity, trauma, and age contribute significantly to pain progression. These modifiable factors are a key focus in our preventive strategies.

Integrated Approach

Our approach uses a comprehensive evaluation (Imaging, EMG, pain mapping, holistic assessment) to find the source. The multidisciplinary team then creates a customized roadmap. Education is key: we empower you with self-management and CBT to retrain the brain’s response. We believe in treating pain at its origin, not just masking the symptoms, to ensure long-term freedom from discomfort.

Diagnosing Chronic Pain

Doctor reviewing MRI scans with patient to diagnose chronic pain at WellGen Health clinic

Accurate diagnosis is the cornerstone of effective treatment. At WellGen Health, true healing begins with a holistic, evidence-based assessment to identify the root causes.

Personalized Diagnostic Process

Our specialists (psychiatrists, psychologists) use a multi-layered, approach, considering mind, body, and environment:

  1. Clinical Interviews & Testing: Conversations and standardized tools (SCID/MINI, GAD-7) assess mood, cognition, and behavior.

  2. Medical Screening: Assessments rule out physical factors (e.g., hormones, chronic illness) contributing to symptoms.

Collaborative & Integrated Evaluation

We use a multidisciplinary care model for comprehensive insights:

  • Team Collaboration: Specialists jointly analyze findings, consulting Endocrinologists or Primary Care.

  • Targeted Diagnosis: We identify specific conditions like Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, and Bipolar Disorder, providing clarity.

Continuous Monitoring

We use continuous monitoring and digital health platforms to track real-time changes. This proactive approach ensures care aligns with your evolving needs, supporting long-term emotional stability.

Managing and Treating Chronic Pain

Patient receiving personalized chronic pain treatment with a multidisciplinary team at WellGen Health

At WellGen Health, managing chronic pain is about restoring quality of life and function. Our multidisciplinary approach targets pain from every angle.

Precision Treatments

Our pain specialists use minimally invasive, evidence-based techniques to reduce nerve sensitivity:

  • Interventional Procedures: Targeted injections (ESI, Facet Joint Injections) and advanced procedures (RFA) treat the pain source directly.

  • Medication Optimization: We emphasize precision prescribing and opioid reduction.

Holistic Care & Rehabilitation

Sustainable relief involves movement, lifestyle, and mental health:

  • Physical Therapy: Targeted rehabilitation restores strength and proper movement. Movement is medicine.

  • Holistic Management: Integrates CBT and stress management to address the emotional component of pain.

  • Wellness Coaching: Focuses on anti-inflammatory Nutrition and Sleep Optimization.

We provide condition-specific programs and empower you through education to regain comfort and hope.

Find Relief from Chronic Pain

Patient receiving personalized chronic pain treatment and rehabilitation at WellGen Health

Living with chronic pain is exhausting, but relief is possible. At WellGen Health, we use multidisciplinary care to help you reclaim comfort and function, targeting the root cause of your pain.

Precision Treatments

Our pain management specialists use minimally invasive techniques to reduce nerve sensitivity and inflammation:

  • Interventional Procedures: Targeted injections (ESI, Nerve Blocks) and advanced procedures (RFA) treat the pain source directly.

  • Medication Optimization: We emphasize precision prescribing and opioid reduction.

Holistic Care & Rehabilitation

Sustainable relief involves movement, lifestyle, and mental health:

  • Physical Therapy: Targeted programs restore strength and proper movement. Movement is medicine.

  • Holistic Wellness: Integrates CBT and stress management to retrain the nervous system.

  • Wellness Coaching: Focuses on Nutritional and Sleep Optimization to support healing.

We provide condition-specific programs and education to help you regain comfort and hope.

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