Mastering Chronic Pain: Innovative Management Techniques at Summa Pain Care

Summa Pain Care is dedicated to helping patients manage and treat chronic pain in its various forms with a multitude of therapies and procedures. Not all pain is the same. Not every patient reacts the same way. That is why at Summa Pain Care we the whole body, history of pain and relevancy of treatments. With the first goal being to get off of prescription pain medications, you can be sure that every inch of your history will be covered.

Management techniques at Summa Pain Care might even be new to you. Our patients have had great success with a variety of treatment plans. In fact, 96% of our patients are satisfied with their treatments.

Now, let’s explore in further detail what chronic pain is and how it affects our typical patients. Furthermore, the technology that is being used to treat pain is innovative and relieving. Discover if your pain could be addressed at Summa Pain Care and receive the pain relief you might be desperate for.

What qualifies as chronic pain? In general, chronic pain is defined as pain lasting longer than 3 months. It may also be considered chronic pain if pain persists past a normal healing window for an injury. The pain can be continuous or intermittent. The reason for the pain may not be totally clear or defined either.

There are several causes and conditions that can result in chronic pain for millions of Americans. Here is a breakdown of those causes and conditions:

• Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Conditions affecting muscles, bones, joints, tendons, ligaments, and nerves.
  • Examples include arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel, tendinitis, and back pain.

• Neuropathic Pain
  • Damage or dysfunction affecting the nervous system which can lead to a variety of pain sensations such as burning, stabbing or shooting pain.
  • Examples include diabetic neuropathy, postherpetic neuralgia, and peripheral neuropathy.

• Chronic Headaches
  • Pain or discomfort in the head or neck area.
  • These can include migraines and tension headaches.

• Central Pain Syndrome
  • This occurs when there is damage to the central nervous system which includes the brain and spinal cord.
  • Examples include multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease and stroke.

• Cancer
  • Abnormal growth of invasive cells that attack tissues and organs.
  • Pain can result from the cancer itself and the treatments/surgeries.

• Injury/Surgery
  • A variety of injuries and surgeries can result in chronic pain preventing a patient from fully healing.

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • This type of chronic pain usually is characterized by severe pain and swelling in one arm or leg. The skin can change color and temperature following an injury or surgery.

• Endometriosis
  • For women, endometriosis is a painful condition where tissue grows on the outside of the uterus. It becomes inflamed and painful. It often results in fertility issues.

While there is a wealth of conditions that can cause chronic pain, the good news is that Summa Pain Care can address nearly every single type of pain. With offices located in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Peoria, there is an opportunity for residents to take control of pain quickly and effectively.

The best part about Summa Pain Care is that the treatments are cutting edge and successful. Some of the treatments include injections, ablation, decompression, spinal cord stimulation, regenerative medicine and so much more.

So what sets Summa Pain Care apart from other doctors? For starters, the caring staff at Summa Pain Care ultimately puts your health and healing first. This means finding a treatment plan that reduces and eventually eliminates prescription pain medications. Next, a treatment plan is designed specifically for you and your type of pain. All options and therapies are exhausted until your pain can be correctly managed.

Personalized Pain Management Plans & Testimonials
Chronic pain can only be treated when the individual is examined and a plan of care developed for the specific situation. The patients at Summa Pain Care are exceptionally happy with their results. In fact, 96% of patients walk away happy with their results.

Here are some testimonials direct from the patients:

I’ve known Sr. Pannozzo for over 15 years, both professionally, and as a patient. He is extremely intelligent, but also personable and can relate to you on a level you will understand. He stays current with the latest treatments in Pain Management and uses different modalities to help reduce or eliminate your pain. He’s compassionate, but firm, and believes you should be an active participant in your treatment program. Most of all, he truly cares about his patients. I recommend Dr. Pannozzo and Summa Pain Care without hesitation.

Wonderful staff. Fantastic Doctor helped me enjoy life again. The staff is the best that I’ve ever had to interact with. Warm and friendly.

He makes a painful process so easy. I hate pain and he’s so good at making it quick and easy – I highly recommend them.

No one enjoys living with chronic pain. Finding a doctor to help manage your pain and reduce your prescription pain medications is what you will find with Dr. Pannozzo at Summa Pain Care. The warm and friendly staff are ready to serve your needs and find ways to treat your pain immediately.