Are you tired of living with pain and seeking solutions? At OC Wellness Physicians Medical Group in Westminster, we provide a comprehensive and interdisciplinary approach to pain management and optimal living. We understand that you are more than your symptoms, and when we work together, we consider every aspect of your life, from your health history, activity level, physical stressors, and wellness goals. Our integrative approach helps us determine the most appropriate pain management treatments and effective therapies to restore your health and improve your quality of life.

What is Pain Management?

Pain can disrupt every aspect of your life. It can be debilitating and frustrating, interfering with your sleep, concentration at work, daily activities, and quality time with friends and family. Pain management programs aim to provide relief so you can enjoy life again.

Whether you are experiencing sudden acute pain, long-term chronic pain, or pain caused by a specific event such as an injury, surgery, or auto accident, it’s essential to find a solution. It may not be apparent where the pain is coming from, but you need relief.

You are not alone. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 50 million American adults, or 20.4% of the U.S. adult population, have chronic pain, defined as pain experienced on most days or every day for at least six months.

Our interventional pain management specialists at OC Wellness Physicians Medical Group in Westminster focus on diagnosing and managing chronic and acute pain. Our team collaborates to create a comprehensive, customized plan for each patient, incorporating physical medicine, alternative treatments, and sports medicine options.

We prioritize the most conservative, non-invasive modalities to address the underlying cause of the problem. We work within the body’s natural healing process and only recommend drugs and surgeries as a last resort. Our patients also learn essential techniques in self-care, movement, and stretching to prevent pain recurrence in the future.

Many of our patients achieve significant results from our comprehensive treatments, including Chiropractic, Physical Therapy, Acupuncture, Massage Therapy, Weight Loss, and Pilates Training.

Some patients may require advanced pain relief options such as regenerative medicine to continue their corrective care program. Our cutting-edge sports medicine treatments at OC Wellness Physicians Medical Group include, but are not limited to, PRP, Epidurals, Radio Frequency Ablations, Nerve Blocks, and more.

Finding the Cause of Pain

Unlike most physicians, we do not believe in masking your pain with narcotic medications. Commonly prescribed pain-relieving drugs such as Vicodin, Morphine, or Percocet have numerous adverse side effects. These drugs may help with temporary relief, but they don’t address the cause of your pain. Moreover, your body can become addicted to them.

Our approach to patient care starts with asking the right questions and listening to your situation, gathering an accurate history of your pain. After a comprehensive examination, we diagnose the root cause of the problem. From there, our team of specialists formulates a complete and personalized pain therapy program for you to address the root cause.

Integrative Solutions to Pain Management

Nearly every treatment plan includes a customized prescription for physical therapy, chiropractic, and rehabilitation. We use an integrative approach to correct the underlying cause of pain, addressing the issue from various angles, and prescribing different modalities to provide immediate relief and long-term pain-free results.

We use an interdisciplinary approach to address, manage, and help eliminate your pain. From Interventional Pain Management & Sports Medicine Therapies to Alternative Medicine, we combine the most effective modalities to relieve your pain as quickly as possible.

Interventional Pain Management & Regenerative Therapies include:

1. Epidurals: An epidural injection is a non-surgical treatment used to alleviate pain in the spine, particularly in the neck, mid-back, or lower back. It delivers steroids and local anesthetics directly into the epidural space, the region surrounding the spinal cord, providing rapid pain relief and reducing inflammation.

1. Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): This minimally invasive procedure uses radiofrequency waves to create heat, which destroys the nerve tissue responsible for transmitting pain signals. RFA is commonly used to treat chronic pain in the neck, back, and joints.
2. Nerve Blocks: A nerve block involves injecting a local anesthetic and sometimes a steroid into the area around a specific nerve or group of nerves. This temporary interruption of pain signals provides pain relief and diagnostic information about the source of the pain.
3. Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): This regenerative therapy uses a patient’s platelets to accelerate healing and reduce inflammation. PRP injections are used to treat various musculoskeletal conditions, including tendinitis, ligament injuries, and osteoarthritis.
4. Stem Cell Therapy: This cutting-edge treatment utilizes stem cells, which can regenerate into different types of cells, and injects them into the site of injury or degeneration. This therapy promotes the natural healing process and can help regenerate cartilage, muscle, and other tissues.

Alternative Medicine Therapies include:

1. Chiropractic: Chiropractors focus on the relationship between the spine and nervous system. They use spinal manipulation to correct misalignments and restore proper function to the nervous system, helping your body to heal naturally.
2. Physical Therapy: Physical therapists use a combination of therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and traction to improve strength, flexibility, and balance, reducing pain and preventing future injury.
3. Acupuncture: Acupuncture involves the insertion of thin needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the nervous system, promoting natural healing and improving the body’s functioning.
4. Massage Therapy: Massage therapists use various techniques to manipulate soft tissues, relieving muscle tension, reducing pain, and promoting relaxation.
5. Weight Loss: A supervised weight loss program can help patients lose weight and reduce the strain on their joints, resulting in reduced pain and improved overall health.
6. Pilates Training: Pilates is a form of low-impact exercise that focuses on strengthening the core and improving flexibility. It can help patients manage pain and prevent injuries by improving posture, balance, and body awareness.

At OC Wellness Physicians Medical Group in Westminster, we understand that every patient’s pain is unique, and we create customized pain management plans to help you achieve optimal health and wellness. Our integrative approach combines interventional pain management, regenerative therapies, and alternative medicine to address the root cause of your pain and provide long-lasting relief.

If you’re tired of living with pain and seeking a solution, we invite you to visit our clinic for a comprehensive evaluation. Let our team of skilled professionals help you reclaim your life and experience the freedom that comes from living pain-free.