Acute and Chronic Pain
Acute pain usually begins suddenly and may be intense. It often triggers visible bodily reactions such as sweating, an increase in blood pressure, and more. Acute pain is generally a signal of injury to the body, recent surgery or medical illness; and it resolves when pain relief is given and/or the injury is treated. In more serious cases of pain, however, a pain medicine doctor may be necessary to help manage the pain and offer patients relief.- Chronic pain persists, and pain is often considered chronic when it lasts beyond the normal time expected for an injury to heal or an illness to resolve. Chronic pain, also known as persistent pain, can be stressful for both the body and the soul, and usually requires careful, ongoing attention to be treated appropriately.
Pain Conditions
CHOICE Pain and Rehab of Washington D.C. offers treatment options for all pain disorders. Below are some of the most common pain conditions treated by the pain doctors and specialists at CHOICE Pain:
Musculoskeletal Pain
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Knee Pain
- Hip Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Back & Neck Pain
- Arm & Hand Pain
- “Whiplash” Injuries
- Work Related Injuries
- Sports Injuries
- Post Surgical Pain Syndromes
- Myofascial Pain
- Facet Syndrome
- Joint Pain
- Compression Fracture
- Fractured Rib Pain
- Fibromyalgia
- Coccydynia
Pain Caused By
- Headache
- Cancer
- Arthritis
Other Conditions
- Intractable Angina
- Vascular Disease
- Post Dural Puncture Headache
- Abdominal Pain
- Facial Pain including TMJ Pain
- Pain caused by mood disorders or psychological disorders
Neuropathic Pain
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Complex Regional Syndrome (RSD)
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Acute Shingles
- Peripheral Neuralgia
- Nerve Injuries
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Amputation Stump Pain
- Neurogenic Pain Syndromes
- Intercostal Neuralgia
