CHRONIC PAIN

Chronic patients are a special concern of ours. If you are a chronic pain patient, chances are you have tried various treatments before without success. At some point, if treatment has not resolved your problem you have arrived at a place called Maximum Therapeutic Benefit (MTB).

It is likely you were told 'Learn to live with your problem'. Scientific investigations suggest that "fix it" approaches do not work. We approach chronic pain like asthma or diabetes, and help you learn how to control and cope with it better.

When your treatment has reached Maximum Therapeutic Benefit, You have 3 Choices:                          

1. WITHDRAW FROM CARE:

In this approach, the pain typically returns to previous levels.

2. EPISODIC CARE:

Pain returns after a period of time. The patient returns to the clinic for treatment until pain is diminished or gone. Typically requires between 2 - 12 visits depending on the severity of the condition and the age of the patient.

3. WELLNESS CARE:

In this scenario there is a Therapuetic Withdrawal from care for approximately one month. This is followed the Winning Combination listed below:

    Exercise     +    Healthy Diet   +  Chiropractic   +  Stress Management  +    Supplements   = 'Winning Combination'

WHAT DO I GET FROM THIS 'WINNING COMBINATION'?

• 62% Less surgeries                                                    
• 85% Less Medications
• 59% Less hospitalizations                                         
• 60% Less Hospital Days
• Less use of diagnostic tests (Labs, X-rays, MRI, etc….)
• Less chance of requiring a nursing home
• Able to exercise vigorously
• Better report of overall general health
• 66% Less Costs Due To Crisis Care.          SOURCE: Sarant MD, JMPT 2007;  Rupert MD, JMPT 2000

Here is how we design your Integrated, Step-by-Step program

1. We review your medical history, to be sure nothing serious is causing your pain.

2. Then, we figure out a way to gradually increase your activity so that your sensitive tissues can be nourished and strengthened.

3. THe HAWCC will guide you step-by-step through a biomechanically safe program. You will learn "first-aid' measures for flare-ups so you will not fear or mind your pain so much.

4. Most important, we will show you how to recondition your body, so that you can return to activity safely.