Chronic Pain

What Is Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than three months and may continue even after an injury or illness has healed. It can affect the muscles, joints, nerves, spine, and other areas of the body, and may range from mild discomfort to severe, debilitating pain.

Chronic pain conditions can be caused by injury, inflammation, nerve damage, degenerative conditions, autoimmune disorders, or unknown causes.

Conditions Associated with Chronic Pain

We diagnose and treat a wide range of chronic pain conditions, including:

• Chronic neck and back pain
• Arthritis and joint pain
• Sciatica and nerve pain
• Herniated and degenerative discs
• Spinal stenosis
• Fibromyalgia
• Neuropathy
• Migraine and chronic headaches
• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• Post-surgical pain
• Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles nerve pain)
• Musculoskeletal injuries
• Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction
• Myofascial pain syndrome

What Is CRPS?

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic pain condition that most often develops after an injury, surgery, or trauma. CRPS typically affects an arm, leg, hand, or foot and may cause severe burning pain, swelling, skin sensitivity, temperature changes, stiffness, and reduced mobility.

Early diagnosis and treatment are important to help reduce symptoms and improve long-term outcomes. At Alpenglow Pain & Wellness, we offer comprehensive treatment strategies for CRPS focused on reducing nerve irritation, improving function, and helping patients regain independence.

Symptoms of Chronic Pain

Symptoms vary depending on the underlying condition but may include:

• Aching, burning, or stabbing pain
• Muscle stiffness or spasms
• Numbness or tingling
• Increased sensitivity to touch
• Fatigue and sleep disturbances
• Joint pain and reduced mobility
• Weakness or decreased function
• Anxiety, depression, or emotional stress related to pain

Chronic Pain Treatments

At Alpenglow Pain & Wellness, we combine conservative therapies, advanced interventional procedures, and regenerative medicine treatments to create individualized care plans tailored to your specific needs.

Treatment options may include:

Conservative & Supportive Therapies

• Physical therapy and guided exercise
• Lifestyle modifications
• Nutritional support and supplements
• Pain psychology and stress management
• Acupuncture and integrative therapies
• Limited medication management when appropriate

Interventional Pain Management

• Epidural steroid injections
• Facet joint injections
• Medial branch blocks
• Sympathetic nerve blocks
• Stellate ganglion blocks
• Sacroiliac (SI) joint injections
• Trigger point injections
• Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
• Cooled radiofrequency treatment
• Spinal cord stimulation (SCS) for chronic nerve pain and post-surgical pain syndromes
• Peripheral nerve stimulation
• Minimally invasive image-guided procedures

Infusion & Regenerative Therapies

• Ketamine infusion therapy for chronic pain 
• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy

Specialized Neuropathic Pain Treatments

• Qutenza® treatment for post-herpetic neuralgia and neuropathic pain conditions 

Our goal is to reduce pain, improve mobility, restore function, and help you return to the activities that matter most to you using evidence-based, minimally invasive treatment options whenever possible.

If chronic pain is interfering with your daily life, contact Alpenglow Pain & Wellness today to schedule a consultation and learn more about your treatment options.