How many people are affected by chronic pain? One in three Americans suffers from some type of chronic pain. The consistent and chronic pain does not go away despite traditional medical efforts at treatments. It disrupts home, life, and work. Often, others who can't see the cause of the pain misunderstand it.

How is the quality of life affected by chronic pain? When chronic pain takes over, a person's entire life may become focused on it. The pain dictates how much you can do and when you can do it. The less active a person become, the weaker they become. As the pain continues, enjoyable activities are avoided for fear of making the pain worse. People find it difficult to sleep comfortably which leaves them exhausted and less able to bear pain. There is a sense of loss of control in one's life. With effective treatment, a person can, with time and help get back control of their life.

What types of treatment does Advanced Pain Care provide? Advanced Pain Care is committed to providing the highest quality and caring in its service. We provide a wide array of modern tools:

• * Precision nerve injections
• * Radiofrequency
• * IDET
• * Spinal Cord Stimulation
• * Implantable morphine pumps
• * Physical therapy
• * Medication
• * Psychological support

What types of pain does Advanced Pain Care treat? Advanced Pain Care specializes in diagnosing (finding the precise cause of) and treating chronic pain. We also treat cancer pain, and sometimes, acute pain.

How long will I have to wait for my initial evaluation? New patients can be seen within two days.

What is the procedure for the initial evaluation? Patients enjoy a relaxed personalized experience during their initial visit. You will receive a welcome packet that will be completed during your first meeting with the physician. After the initial evaluation, your physician will discuss with you the most effective program for your problem. Most patients are seen and treated on an outpatient basis. However, under certain conditions, treatments may require hospitalization. Brochures, booklets and other information on the most common problems treated and procedures performed are also available for your information.