Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is a common complaint, affecting millions of Americans yearly. At MediCalm-PA, LLC, with offices in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, board-certified family practice and medical marijuana physician Kimberlee Park, DO, provides medical marijuana certification and consultation for chronic pain. Dr. Park treats chronic pain using an osteopathic framework, emphasizing manual therapies, medical marijuana, and other holistic treatments. Call MediCalm-PA, LLC, today to schedule your medical marijuana consultation and certification at 484-440-9494 or book your appointment online. ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE BY TELEPHONE.

How is chronic pain different from acute pain?

Chronic and acute pain both cause physical discomfort, but they have distinct differences.

Chronic pain is any physical discomfort lasting for three months or longer. It can occur anywhere in your body and be mild or severe. Chronic pain can be challenging to treat because it’s the result of a miscommunication between the pain signaling pathways and your brain.

Acute pain occurs suddenly because of an injury or trauma. The symptoms are mild and typically improve within a few weeks.

What types of medical issues cause chronic pain?

At MediCalm-PA, LLC, Dr. Park provides medical marijuana consultation and certification for chronic pain caused by various medical issues, including:

• Arthritis
• Cancer
• Headaches and migraines
• Fibromyalgia
• Neuropathy (nerve damage)
• Sports injuries
• Car accident injuries
• Post-surgical pain

How is chronic pain diagnosed?

Dr. Park reviews your medical records and asks about your pain, including how severe it is on a scale of 1-10, where it occurs, and if it’s worse during specific activities. Tell her if there are things that make your pain worse or better and if you drink alcohol or take prescriptions.

How is chronic pain treated?

At MediCalm-PA, LLC, Dr. Park treats chronic pain using a holistic osteopathic-based framework. She could recommend:

• Medical marijuana certification
• Manual therapies, like massage and acupuncture
• Corticosteroid injections to reduce swelling and relieve inflammation
• Topical products to soothe discomfort
• Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS)
• Stress management activities, like deep breathing and meditation
• Eating an anti-inflammatory diet
• Getting plenty of sleep

Most people benefit from several different treatments. 

Call MediCalm-PA, LLC,  today to schedule your medical marijuana consultation and certification at 484-440-9494  or book your appointment online. ALL APPOINTMENTS ARE BY TELEPHONE.