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Injuries incurred during auto accidents often come with a great deal of pain. Occasionally, the pain comes on immediately, and can be lessened with time and pain medications. Other times, the pain can become chronic, and require long-term treatment. Because of this, pain management is a vital component of Zion Medical, Inc’s holistic approach to the treatment of auto accident injuries.
Pain management is a discipline of medicine which focuses on treating and relieving pain anywhere on the body. Physicians who specialize in pain management treatments study painful afflictions and methods to reduce pain in patients.
There are multiple pain relief methods and tools that a pain management doctor may utilize including:
Our pain management doctors help treat patients with the following types of auto accident pain:
Pain is a complicated issue that is not fully understood. Treating pain, whether it is acute or chronic, is equally complex, and an experienced team of medical professionals is required to deliver comprehensive care.
If you or a loved one have endured an auto accident, it’s entirely possible that you have already sustained an injury without even realizing it. Injuries like whiplash, which occurs due to a sudden snapping forward (or backward) of the neck, can cause muscle, ligament, and connective tissue injuries. Other common auto accident injuries include:
No two auto accident injuries are exactly the same, and no two people experience pain from injuries the same way either. There have been instances recorded where victims suffering from torn ligaments (and even broken bones) are not immediately aware of their injuries, so it is crucially important to be on the lookout for any of the following symptoms (that you might otherwise overlook), and to seek medical attention as soon as possible:
Symptoms can vary greatly depending on your unique injuries. At Zion Medical, Inc, we specialize in orthopedic injuries and will work as your partner to diagnose and eliminate your pain.
Neurosurgery is a surgical specialty that involves the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disorders affecting the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
Orthopedics is a branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and treatment of conditions and injuries affecting the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, and muscles.
Orthopedic surgeons treat a variety of conditions, such as auto accident fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, scoliosis, and osteoporosis.
Interventional pain management is a medical specialty that uses minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat chronic pain. Procedures include epidurals, medial branch blocks, and radio frequency ablation.
You may schedule an appointment by phone, by calling our Daytona office at (386) 317-5149, or our Palm Coast office at (888) 997-3952.
Please bring a valid photo ID, your insurance card, a list of any medications you are currently taking, any relevant medical records, and any questions you may have for your doctor.
During your first visit, your doctor will review your medical history, perform a physical examination, and may order diagnostic tests such as X-rays or MRIs. Your doctor will discuss your diagnosis and treatment options with you and answer any questions you may have.
The length of an appointment varies depending on the nature of the visit. A routine follow-up appointment may only last 15-20 minutes, while a consultation or evaluation may take an hour or more.
Interventional pain management specialists treat a variety of pain conditions, including back pain, neck pain, joint pain, nerve pain, and chronic headaches.
It depends on your insurance provider and specific policy. Some insurance plans require a referral from a primary care physician, while others allow patients to self-refer. Please check with your insurance provider for details.
