Before I answer any questions, you should ask yourself a couple.  Have you ever had pain that lasted so long that it never seemed to end?  Are you unable to spend quality time with friends and family because of pain?  Do your pain pills make it harder and harder to do the things you love?  Do you feel depressed and anxious because of pain?  Does it feel like you’ve tried everything but you’re still in pain?  If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, you could benefit from Pain Management.  Just because it can help doesn’t mean you want to rush out and get it without knowing what it is first.  That’s where I step in and answer the question, “what is Pain Management and do I need it?”

Wikipedia says Pain Management (also called pain medicine by definition), “is a branch of medicine employing an interdisciplinary approach for easing the suffering and improving the quality of life of those living with pain.”

Doctors specializing in pain management know the complex nature of pain, and will approach the problem from several different directions.  Treatment of long term pain may include pharmacologic measures, interventional procedures (epidural steroid injections), physical therapy, application of ice or heat, and psychological measures.  Whatever method is used to treat your pain you can be assured that it’s always with your best interest and comfort in mind.

Now that you understand the benefits of Pain Management a little better, if you or a loved one lives in the DFW area and has answered yes to any of the questions above, contact WOLMED Back & Neck Pain Center and see how Pain Management can help you change your life.

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With nearly 80 million people in the United States suffering from some form of Chronic Pain, it’s easy to assume that many people lose sleep due to pain.  In fact the National Sleep Foundation says that two out of three people with chronic pain have trouble sleeping at night.  Since an essential part of managing chronic pain is sleep, it starts a vicious cycle that makes recovering from chronic pain more difficult.  Since there is no cure, aside from sleep, exercise, time and proper medication dosage that helps with chronic pain, we have decided to post what real patients are saying helped them sleep better when dealing with their pain.  Listed below are real quotes pain sufferers have given on how they sleep better when dealing with chronic pain.

“I sleep great most nights thanks to our Sleep Number bed, a muscle relaxer that I take right before going to bed, and sleeping with CPAP to correct my sleep apnea.”

“I sleep on my side with a pillow between my legs. I also have a pillow to keep my arm level with my shoulders and I make sure the pillow I place under my head is tucked underneath neck between my ear and shoulder. I sleep this way religiously and it has helped align my spine such that I wake up in less pain. “

“Currently i use Flexeril, restoril, percocet 10mg, & tramadol and only get 5-6 hours of rest.”

“Ah sleep….what’s that? I had Restoril and from another doc Ambien, both of which helped, however my current doc will not order anything for me.”

“I’m not able to take ANY pain medications due to allergies, so I just have to live with it.” “Some nights it seems as though I’m up more than I’m down, but so far God has helped me continue to function. It really does help me to reach out to other people and identify with their pain and suffering!”

Do you deal with chronic back and neck pain that makes it hard to sleep?  If so, please respond to this article and leave your feedback and let others know how you are dealing with your chronic pain so you can sleep better. For more information on pain management, or to make an appointment to evaluate your pain, please visit http://www.wolmed.com.

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On a daily bases, the doctors at Wolmed Pain Management Facility, encounter injured workers who suffer from injuries at work, so bad, they often cause serious, chronic pain. In an article written in the daily beast, a while back, called The 20 Most Dangerous Jobs, Clark Merrefield and Lauren Streib walk us through the top jobs leading to injury and fatality in the US.  Clark and Lauren compiled the following list by analyzing fatality rates, injury, and illness rates as tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics for 2008.

1. Fisherman
2. Logger
3. Farmer/Rancher
4. Structural Construction Worker
5. Sanitation Worker
6. Airplane Pilot
7. Roofer
8. Coal Miner
9. Merchant Mariner
10. Miller
11. Power Line Installer
12. Police Officer
13. Firefighter
14. Oil and Gas Driller
15. Cement Manufacture
16. Taxi and Limousine Driver
17. Truck Driver
18. Construction Equipment Operator
19. Animal Slaughterers
20. Security Guard

In 2009, the top industry attributing to non-fatal occupational injuries was the Agricultural, forestry fishing and hunting industry.  Of course these statistics are most likely going to change from year to year, but regardless of the industry or occupation, accidents are going to happen. People are injured and hurt on the job continuously, which often ends in chronic pain or neurological disorders, and in unfortunate cases; fatality. High risk jobs are more inclined to lead to injuries, however slip and fall accidents occur in many industries and sometimes even office jobs can lead to carpal tunnel syndrome. With over 80 million people in the United States suffering from chronic pain, Wolmed aims to help assist injured workers, to overcome immobility and get back into their every day routine.  Accidents happen, and are not always able to be prevented and avoided but many injures

The WOLMED CARF Pain Management Clinics are full-service facilities with nationally accredited programs in Rehabilitation, Pain Management and Work Hardening. WOLMED undergoes rigorous evaluations on a regular basis to maintain their standings as accredited facilities, and we are always upgrading and increasing the services we offer, the physical facilities themselves and the training of our providers. Wolmed specializes, and offer assistance to those filing for Texas Workers Compensation, as well as Federal Workers Compensation.

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There are different variations of rehab facilities. For example CARF Pain Management assists patients with severe work injuries requiring intensive rehabilitation and therapy, medications, surgeries, or injections. It provides treatments found in the work hardening program.  When you visit WOL+MED in Texas you will find a CARF Certification on the wall of each facility. This is proof they have maintained and upholder required standards. Each facility must maintain standards for an ongoing process, which allows the patient to understand they are committed to improving their standards and services for the best interest of all patients.

Next time you find yourself, a friend, or a family member in need of Rehabilitation for Chronic Pain Management, Back and Neck Pain, Workers Injury, and etc, always looks for the CARF Accreditation.  When your doctor is striving to maintain high standards in their facility, you can be assured they are looking out for your best interest. CARF facilities are committed to quality, value, and optimal outcomes of services and enhancing and bettering each patient that enters their facility.

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20% of adults said that pain interrupted their sleep at least a few nights per week.  The most common source of pain was low back pain, followed by severe headaches and migraines, and neck pain.  Adults with low back pain were found to be more than 4 times more likely to experience serious psychological distress than those without low back pain.

The final part of the study describes the sad reality that so many people never get treated for their pain symptoms or wait until their symptoms are as bad as possible before seeing a doctor.  This happens for lots of reasons, but none of them are good ones.  If you’re experiencing pain, call your doctor.  If pain is keeping you awake at night, call your doctor.  If pain has made you feel depressed, call your doctor.  If your pain won’t go away, call your doctor.   Don’t let pain take control of your life – call your doctor.

WOL+MED CARF Pain Management has been a good solution for hundreds of other people who have suffered from persistent, chronic pain symptoms.  Our medical doctors can help you TODAY.  Don’t be one of those people who continue to suffer without getting help.  Call your doctor.  Call WOL+MED.

Denton: (940) 484-7000, Dallas:  (972) 572-5000

For more information on this pain study, go to http://www.painfoundation.org/newsroom/reporter-resources/pain-facts-figures.html.

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At last check, WOL+MED has the only CARF accredited Pain Management program between Dallas and St. Louis, Missouri (traveling along I-35).  We’re proud of our program and of our patients’ results.  The majority of people who complete our programs get better and are able to get their life back.  With our continued CARF accreditation, we’re committed to that high level of excellence.

If you know someone who suffers with chronic pain or they haven’t gotten the results they expect from other places, please tell them about WOL+MED’s CARF accredited pain management program.  Go to our web site and read the testimonials from other patients who experienced success with WOL+MED.  We can help.

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