Pain Management Doctors Maryland Offices

What Does it Mean to be a Pain Management Doctor?

A pain management doctor is someone who has specifically been trained to evaluate, diagnose, and treat the onset of pain or chronic, long-term pain. They are different from your primary care doctor in the sense that they only deal with pain management and have more extensive training in this area than a primary care doctor. Pain management physicians are either anesthesiologists, as pain management has historically been handled by anesthesiologists, or physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists.  

Our pain management doctors in Maryland offer comprehensive pain management for all patients and treat everyone with individual care. Comprehensive pain management means that your doctor will try a variety of methods that are supported by the latest research. This includes the use of conventional treatments such as pain medication and surgery. Your doctor may also turn to other, non-surgical methods and complementary therapies to try to find the treatment that works best for you. Alternative treatments can be steroid injections and complementary therapies might be those such as acupuncture, yoga, physical therapy, meditation, and chiropractic care. Many people are concerned with the use of medication, specifically opioids due to their addictive nature, and these other treatments can be an excellent way to address pain while avoiding prescription medication. Here, our pain specialists in Maryland will decide if you are a good candidate for medication and if not then they will recommend other treatments that might be more appropriate for your individual needs.  

One of the most common issues pain management doctors see today is back pain. Our pain and spine specialists in Maryland can also treat patients (using the methods above) for sciatica, neck pain, bulging and herniated discs, failed back/neck surgery, headaches, fibromyalgia, cancer pain, arthritis, abdominal/pelvic pain, work-related injuries, neuropathic pain, and vertebral compression fractures. 

What is a Board Certified Physician? 

When you see a pain management doctor you will want to make sure that they are board-certified to ensure the highest quality of care. Board certification is the extra step that every doctor can take to demonstrate their expertise in their area of specialization. While all doctors must have a state-issued license to practice medicine, board certification is an extra credential that doctors can seek out of their own choosing in order to show their commitment to providing exceptional medical care. When doctors have completed their training and passed an exam they will then be certified by the American Board of Pain Medicine. 

Our Maryland pain management specialists make it a priority to remain up to date with current treatments and scientific research. Being knowledgable in the most modern techniques and medical practices provides patients with the best care available to them. Our providers regularly participate in Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) and conferences to enhance their proficiency in the medical field for the betterment of our patients.  

What are the Benefits of Choosing a Pain Management Doctor?  

One of the major benefits of going to a pain management doctor is the access to a specialist with extensive knowledge in different paid disorders and pain management, along with advanced treatment options and the latest equipment that other doctors may not be able to provide through their office. According to the CDC, an estimated 50 million adults in the United States have chronic pain and another 19 million adults have high-impact chronic pain. This is a significant portion of the population and chronic pain can be very debilitating. A pain specialist undergoes specialized training to fully understand every aspect of how to treat pain and patients can make real gains under the care of a pain management doctor.   

At Pain and Spine Specialists, We recognize that each patient has distinctive pain symptoms and unique needs based off of their conditions. Our expert pain management providers develop individualized treatment plans that allow patients to experience relief from their pain symptoms in a safe and ethical manner. We are honored to serve our communities and take pride in the quality of care we provide.  

To learn more about what to expect, back and pain specialists or our Maryland pain management specialists please call us and speak to our dedicated team of medical professionals to schedule an in-person or tele-health appointment today!