Musculoskeletal pain is any pain relating to or involving the muscles and the skeleton. It is not a secret that chronic musculoskeletal pain is the number-one cause of chronic disability in North America. Nor is it a secret that chronic back pain is the leading cause of disability in Americans under the age of 45.

The three musculoskeletal disorders that most commonly produce chronic pain requiring medical attention are osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and low back pain. Osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, affects more than 20 million Americans. Osteoarthritis is so prevalent in Americans older than 65 that it’s estimated 70% have the disease. Fibromyalgia affects 6 million people and accounts for 10% of patients seen in general practice. Low back pain, a major chronic health problem, has a prevalence of 15% to 20% and a lifetime prevalence of 80%. Other chronic musculoskeletal disorders include certain types of headaches, myofascial pain, osteopathic compression, vertebral fractures, neck pain, shoulder pain, arm pain and leg pain.

Getting you out of pain and back into function.
The goals of pain management are to reduce pain and restore function. Using more than one therapeutic modality improves the chances for success. Here at Michigan Spine & Pain, we have board-certified physical medicine and rehabilitation and pain medicine doctors who can perform and oversee a wide variety of treatments to relieve chronic pain. These may include injections, nerve blocks and more advanced treatments like radio frequency neurotomy for the relief of chronic pain. Additionally, we have an on-site physical therapy center, chiropractic care and acupuncture for more coordinated rehabilitation of painful injuries.

Our doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, physical therapists and chiropractors have several decades of combined experience. They’ve helped tens of thousands of chronic-pain patients with quality, one-on-one care. After a comprehensive consultation that outlines specific treatment options, we send your primary-care doctor a written report for review. What’s more, our pain-relief specialists are always available to discuss your condition and answer any questions from your referring doctor. It’s everything you and your doctor need to stay up-to-date. And, by our working closely with referring doctors as true partners in healthcare, you are assured a positive experience that can produce better results.

Putting patients first.
We offer a multitude of effective pain-relief services for most types of acute and chronic pain, and we treat our patients with all the dignity, respect and compassion people in pain deserve. To learn more about our advanced care for lasting relief of chronic pain, call Michigan Spine & Pain today.