Medication Management

Medication management plays a crucial role in the treatment plans of Global Pain Solutions for those who suffer from pain. Patients with chronic pain that is poorly controlled often face reduced quality of life, lost work opportunities, social stigma, and difficulty living fully productive lives. Chronic pain is actually the leading cause of long-term disability in the U.S., affecting more people than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined.

Expertise in Medication Management

Global Pain Solutions has extensive experience and deep knowledge in proper medication management to minimize the known risks associated with pain-relieving medications. We provide comprehensive medication management for conditions including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, nerve pain, and knee pain. After a thorough evaluation and diagnosis, a personalized medication plan is developed to reduce pain effectively while carefully considering the benefits and risks involved. If you need assistance with pain management, please contact at 602-610-7299 or book an appointment online.

Benefits of Medication Management

  • Lower reliance on pain medications that may have addiction potential
  • Decreased pain, especially in the legs and back
  • Improved function and mobility
  • Reduction of inflammatory proteins that exacerbate pain
  • Potential delay or avoidance of surgery

Conditions Managed

Some patients with nerve-related conditions like fibromyalgia may rely exclusively on medication. Many others undergo treatment for various conditions including but not limited to:
  • Lumbar degenerative disc disease
  • Lumbar radicular pain
  • Bulging discs
  • Facet arthritis
  • Cervical degenerative disc disease
  • Cervical radicular pain
  • Cervical spinal stenosis
  • Postherpetic neuralgia
  • Knee osteoarthritis (OA) and degeneration
  • Facet arthritis
  • Shoulder osteoarthritis (OA) and degeneration
  • Rotator cuff syndrome
  • Ankle pain

Why Medication Management is Essential

Managing medications for chronic and acute pain has become increasingly challenging, particularly for providers who are not specialized in pain management. While opioids and painkillers are frequently necessary, they carry risks such as tolerance (requiring higher doses for the same effect), addiction, liver damage, brain injury, and other side effects. Unfortunately, these risks sometimes increase when patients receive medications from primary care providers or urgent care facilities without referral to a pain specialist.

Global Pain Solutions leads in applying best practices to optimize medication use safely for both acute and chronic pain by prescribing the lowest effective doses. If you feel your current pain medication plan is inadequate or risky, our specialists offer free consultations to review your history and recommend the safest, most effective options tailored to your needs.

Our commitment to innovative treatments combined with thorough medication management makes Global Pain Solutions the preferred choice for pain treatment in the greater Phoenix Valley.