Here are some common questions our patients have,
with answers to help you make an informed decision about starting treatment:
Do your treatments hurt?
We do everything possible to ensure our patients are as comfortable as possible while we administer pain-relieving treatments. Southwest Ohio Pain Management uses a new advanced medical technique that enables even the most sensitive patients to get the help they need. We often hear from patients that the treatments are painless, but it depends on individual pain tolerance. The procedure has been described as simple pressure, or being snapped by a rubber band or a slight sting. Some say they feel no pain at all.
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We use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines, including the most commonly used NSAID called traumeel, but we are testing others. Available worldwide for use as an anti-inflammatory, traumeel has been used in the United States since 1986 and in Germany since 1937. It’s listed in the Physicians’ Desk Reference and is indicated to have no known side effects or contraindications. There’s also no evidence of a rebound effect (inflammation returning at a greater degree than prior to treatment) that’s often experienced when using steroids. |
We accept many insurance plans, but please call for more information. Medicare is gladly accepted, and cash options are available. |
Our procedure has been proven to be safe and easy. You should stop taking pain medications, including over-the-counter medications, eight hours in advance. Also, stop taking blood thinners 48 hours in advance. (Please discuss this with the prescribing doctor before discontinuing blood thinners to be sure it’s safe for you do to do so.) You may want to eat a light snack before the treatment. This can help reduce a drop in blood sugar, which some people may experience. |
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Everyone is different, but we recommend that you have someone drive you home. Take it easy for the day of the procedure. Our patients find it helpful to apply ice to the affected area. After the first day, you should be able to perform normal activities and return to work the next day unless otherwise instructed by the doctor.
Most patients report immediate pain relief due to the local anesthetic, lasting a few hours. Your pain may return and then continue to lessen over the next few days as the anti-inflammatory has time to work. You may also feel some discomfort at the treatment site, which subsides quickly. |
Your doctor can best answer this question. It will depend on the condition that’s being treated. |
Please contact us at (513) 229-7800 and we’ll be happy to provide more information. |
