Chronic pain can take many forms, but the traditional approach to treating it can sometimes be too limited in its scope. Traditional treatment is too often focused on the symptoms alone as they come, often opting for aggressive medication, therapies, and surgery. But these are not your only options, for another approach consider integrated medicine from Dr. Scott Wagner and his medical team at Scott Wagner Integrated Medicine in Charlottesville, VA.
Benefits
An integrated medicine approach is also a comprehensive approach to treatment. Integrated medicine involves a variety of treatments that, when combined with traditional care, can be a much more effective way to manage or eliminate pain.
Pain management under traditional care can frequently mean prescription medication that can only dull the pain and can sometimes become addictive, yet doesn't address the underlying cause. At the opposite end of treatment is surgery, which has as its goal to address the cause but can bring on its own set of challenges and isn't always effective.
Integrated medicine focuses on the body as a whole interconnected system and not just isolated parts that can be treated individually without affecting the rest.
Depending on your individual needs, the types of therapies offered can help reduce inflammation and muscle tension, can improve circulation and mobility, and can overall support your own body's ability to heal. There are a wide variety of therapies and these are only just a few of their benefits, add to these benefits being able to avoid harsh medications and often being able to avoid surgical intervention.
Integrated Medicine in Charlottesville, VA
Although integrated medicine is often associated with the treatment and management of chronic pain and chronic conditions, there are many health situations that can benefit from this level of personalized care.
Explore all the benefits of integrated medicine by scheduling a consultation in Charlottesville, VA, with Dr. Wagner and his medical team at Scott Wagner Integrated Medicine by dialing (434) 978-4888.