The physical medicine team at Humboldt General Hospital is committed to helping you stay as healthy and active as possible. Our physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists offer compassionate care that addresses your unique medical needs and helps you recover from illness or injury.
Patient-centered pain management and rehabilitation
At HGH Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, we specialize in minimally invasive pain management therapies, including nerve-blocking treatments and ultrasound-guided injections.
Our doctors are board-certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation and have extensive knowledge of a variety of physical medicine therapies.
Conditions we often help with include:
- Sports injuries.
- Chronic joint or spinal problems.
- Pain caused by another medical condition, such as cancer.
- Pain during recovery from an accident or injury.
Reviewed 2/21/2023
Sources
- American Chronic Pain Association. "The ACPA and Stanford Resource Guide to Chronic Pain Management." https://www.acpanow.com/acpa-stanford-guide.html.
- American Psychological Association. "Coping With Chronic Pain." http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/chronic-pain.aspx.
Chronic pain: True or false?
Chronic pain is any type of pain that lingers for at least six months. And there's no denying it can interfere with the quality of life and your everyday activities. But many treatments and coping techniques can help. How much do you know about chronic pain?
True or false: Stress can make pain worse.
True. Physical pain can cause stress. And stress, in turn, can make it harder to cope with pain. But reducing your stress may help you manage pain. Exercising regularly, getting plenty of rest and eating a well-balanced diet are some positive stress-busting techniques.
True or false: Positive thinking and self-talk can help make pain more manageable.
True. While good thoughts and optimism won't simply make the pain go away, they can make a difference. That's because, experts say, positive self-talk may help alter your perception of pain. Sometimes it's a matter of reminding yourself that you are moving toward feeling better and regaining a good quality of life.
True or false: Taking powerful narcotic medicines is the only way to treat chronic pain.
False. Other medications—and even nonmedication treatments—can often help people manage their pain. These include things like massage, physical therapy, nerve blocking injections and even surgical procedures. The options available to someone depend on the specific pain condition and other factors.
True or false: Taking part in relaxing pastimes can help you manage pain.
True. A positive distraction, such as a hobby, can help with pain management. Reading or listening to music are other ways to focus away from the pain. Connecting with other people—in person or online—can help too.
True or false: Sometimes you just have to grit your teeth and put up with pain.
False. It's important to speak up about your pain. Tell your provider how it feels—and how it affects your life. Does it keep you from sleeping, enjoying activities or doing daily chores? Work together to create a plan to address your pain. You don't have to deal with it in silence.
Chronic pain is a common problem that can pose many challenges. But it is also treatable or manageable. There are many ways to cope with pain—and live your life more fully.
Sources: American Chronic Pain Association; American Psychological Association
What to expect
During your first appointment, you will meet with one of our physical medicine and rehabilitation specialists to discuss your physical health needs. It is important to us that we find the right treatment for you—so we take the time to understand your health goals and work with you to create a treatment plan.
If you need to see a physical therapist, we can refer you to a provider within the same network as HGH.
Schedule a consultation
If you're living with chronic pain, ask your primary care provider for a referral to our physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics. Then give us a call at 775.623.5222, ext. 1641.