Umbrella Health Care Systems - Pain Management
If pain becomes chronic, it can disrupt your life and affect the people you love and care about. Our
doctors at Umbrella Health Care Systems offers online pain management, nonnarcotic treatments that
minimize the effects of pain on your life. We have physicians who specialize in managing and treating
chronic pain.
Conditions we treat : Our doctors have experience in treating all types of chronic pain.
Our approach brings together experts in pain medicine, anesthesiology, psychology, pharmacy, and
physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Expert treatment : We focus on nonsurgical, nonnarcotic treatments to relieve pain and
improve your quality of life.
Whole-person care : Physical therapy and psychological support address chronic pain and
its effects on your life. You receive care to help you improve your ability to function at work or
school and participate in the activities you enjoy.
WHAT IS CHRONIC PAIN?
Pain is a normal sensation in the nervous system that tells you when something is wrong, such as an
illness or injury. Nerves transmit pain signals from the location of the problem to the brain. Acute
pain is important. It tells you how severe an injury may be so you can get the right care. As your body
heals, acute pain usually goes away. Sometimes, pain continues long after the original problem has
healed — or you experience pain without having had a previous injury or illness. Pain becomes chronic
when it lasts for three months or longer. It can be mild or severe and can be constant or come and go.
Chronic pain symptoms can be:
- Burning or stinging
- Dull and aching
- Shooting or electrical
- Sore, tight or stiff
- Throbbing