Adarna
Chronic Pain Clinic in Houston, Texas
Living with chronic pain can be frustrating, exhausting, and persistent, often lasting for months or longer. It may stem from damage to the musculoskeletal system or nerve pathways, and many traditional treatments don’t always provide lasting relief or may come with unwanted side effects.
No matter the cause of your pain or what you’ve tried in the past, there are alternative and personalized approaches available to help you find relief. At our practice, James O. Hill II, DO, works with you to develop a treatment plan tailored to your needs, focusing on improving comfort, function, and overall quality of life.
If you’re in the Houston area and ready to take the next step toward managing your chronic pain, call the office today or schedule an appointment online.
Frequently Asked Questions
Chronic Pain Q & A
How do I know if I am having chronic pain?
The first question you should ask yourself is how long you have been hurting. Typically, doctors describe any pain that has lasted 3-6 months or more as chronic pain. This pain can be either musculoskeletal or neuropathic.
Musculoskeletal pain is caused by an actual injury to the bones, joints, or muscles. This could be from a newly sustained injury, like a slipped disk from a recent fall, or from an injury you sustained long ago that has continued to degenerate over time, like an old sports injury that has begun to ache.
Chronic pain can also be neuropathic, which is when damage to the nerves that sense pain are themselves the source of discomfort. This can be especially frustrating and even more difficult to treat since there isn’t an underlying musculoskeletal injury.
Whether your pain is musculoskeletal or neuropathic and wherever it occurs, when it becomes a frequent and regular obstacle to your quality of life over a period of months it can be described as chronic pain.
What are the risks of living with chronic pain?
In most cases, chronic pain is not a sign of a dangerous underlying health problem but it’s always a good idea to confirm with your doctor that you are not at risk of something else. But even when pain is not caused by something else, it can be risky to your health.
Chronic pain changes your entire mindset and can reduce your appetite, your sex drive, and your overall quality of life. Many people become irritable, experience increased anxiety, and can become depressed as the pain persists for months on end. Many find the pain so intolerable that they self-medicate with alcohol or illicit drugs, and some people even begin to have suicidal thoughts or actions.
How can Adarna help my chronic pain?
Diagnosis includes:
- A detailed medical consultation
- Review of symptoms and lifestyle factors
- Bloodwork to assess hormone levels
Schedule a Chronic Pain Evaluation
If you’re experiencing symptoms of Chronic Pain in Houston, TX, call today or request an appointment online.