Pain Management

You don't have to live with pain.

Chronic pain affects thousands of people every year and is one of the leading causes of missed work. Long-term pain can also lead to fatigue, depression, anxiety, frustration or fitful sleep.

Some of our locations offer group programs. You may also be seen individually by a physical therapist and/or psychologist. We look forward to working with you and your doctor to find the best treatment, or combination of treatments, to help you get better and stay healthy.

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At Novant Health, our pain management experts can help identify the aggravating factors that could be blocking your recovery. Some of the pain conditions we treat include:

  • Lower back pain
  • Sciatica
  • Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
  • Occipital neuralgia
  • Trigger point injections for fibromyalgia
  • Post-herpetic neuralgia

Individualized care to minimize your pain

Our team of care providers will work with you to create a personalized approach to manage your chronic pain and return you to a functional and productive lifestyle.

Some of the services we might recommend include:

  • Specialized testing (MRI scans)
  • Pain management techniques
  • Appropriate therapeutic exercise
  • Body mechanics and ergonomic techniques
  • Physical reconditioning
  • Relaxation and breathing exercises
  • Functional restoration (physical therapy)
  • Coping and stress management skills
  • Pain psychology services

Our goals are for you to:

  • Have more energy
  • Build your endurance, strength and flexibility
  • Relieve your dependency on medication, if needed
  • Reduce any symptoms of depression and anxiety
  • Improve your sleep quality and quantity
  • Help control your pain
  • Help you return to a functional and productive lifestyle
  • Address any family and behavioral issues