Our team will:
- Develop a plan that specifically addresses your personal needs.
- Include you in all decision making.
- Provide you with certified and licensed staff to assist you in attaining your goals.
- Review your progress regularly and make adjustments in your treatment plan as needed.
- Communicate openly and honestly with you regarding your condition and treatment.
- Refer you to other CVMC services and physicians when appropriate.
- Handle all records and correspondence regarding your treatment confidentially and within HIPAA guidelines.
- Work to decrease your pain level over a three to four month time period.
Overview
The Center for Pain Management provides a multidisciplinary approach to pain management through specialized programs, evaluation, and the development of individualized treatment plans. These include medication management, psychological treatment, physical therapy, home exercise programs, biofeedback, anesthesiology, occupational therapy, smoking cessation, and acupuncture – all designed to help patients manage pain in the most effective and functional ways possible.
Our multidisciplinary team includes a physiatrist, psychologist, anesthesiologist, physical therapist, patient care coordinator, practice coordinator, and an administrative assistant. We also tap into the wide array of services available from Catawba Valley Medical Center to supplement treatment plans as needed.
Services
The primary goals of the Center for Pain Management include the following:
- Increase your physical activities, endurance, and functioning by engaging in activities prescribed by the treatment team.
- Reduce your dependence upon medications
- Assist you in taking charge and responsibility for your physical well being
- Facilitate your becoming less dependent on health care systems and to improve your self care
Educational programs may also become part of a patient’s individualized plan. These may include meditation education, yoga, lifestyle classes, support groups, body mechanics, and relaxation techniques.
Location
Catawba Valley Medical Center
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