Category: Pain Management
I don’t want to get addicted to painkillers. What are my options?
During your assessment, we will work with you to develop a treatment plan that recognizes your concerns and your care preferences.
Sometimes, we may need to prescribe medication in the short-term to get the pain controlled, but we will monitor your pain levels and your medications very closely.
It may help to take a look at what can happen when you take medication. It can affect your body in three ways:
You can build up a tolerance to the medication. When you take medication frequently for a long time, you may need to take larger and larger […]
Make your own hot and cold packs
You can find relief for minor injuries using heat and cold packs.
Sprains and strains feel better after cold is applied; muscle aches respond better to heat therapy. You can buy commercial products that will provide both kinds of relief.
You also can make your own.
For just a few dollars, you can create a supply of reusable hot and cold packs that work just as well as their commercial counterparts.
Here are two simple ways to make a hot pack.
If you need a hot pack in a hurry, simply pour rice into a clean sock and tie […]
What’s the difference between acute and chronic pain?
Acute pain starts suddenly. It’s the type of pain you feel when you are injured or have surgery. It can be treated with a short-term prescription for medication and usually lasts for a few weeks or months as healing takes place.
Chronic pain can last for months or years, well beyond the normal healing time for an illness or injury. It can be intermittent or persistent.
Intermittent Pain is episodic. It may occur in waves or patterns. Mild-to-moderate intermittent pain is often treated with nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), adjuvant medicines and non-drug therapies. Moderate-to-severe intermittent pain may be […]
Is there hope for chronic pain sufferers?
Yes, there is. We understand pain management
We know what it means to suffer from chronic pain. Even though you may have great coping skills that allow you to perform necessary daily activities, the sharp, stabbing or aching pain is a constant companion. We know how difficult it is to deal with constant pain. You should never discount or overlook your pain.
The pain management specialists at Bone & Joint understand and would like to help you control your pain. Left untreated or under-treated, chronic pain can have a negative impact on every part of your life.
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Meet Scott D. Stuempfig, MD, FAAPMR
Dr. Scott Stuempfig is a pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist at Bone & Joint.
He specializes in the treatment of arthritis, chronic pain, headache, painful spinal conditions, neck and back pain, neuralgias, and sciatica. He uses the latest electronic diagnosis, along with the best pain management, and the best physical therapy techniques to find and resolve pain at its source.
“My goal is to find out where you’re hurting and why you’re hurting,” said Dr. Stuempfig. “I want to find the best treatment and address the source of your pain so you can experience […]
Not now. I have a headache.
Headaches are one of the most common conditions seen in doctor’s offices across America.
Headaches can be caused by arthritis, caffeine, eye strain, illness, tension or tumors. The associated headache pain can range from a mild, irritating pressure to a debilitating pain that causes people to seek the solace of a dark, quiet room.
Caused by a variety of triggers – ranging from stress to hunger – the intense, throbbing pain of a headache can be hard to stop.
The National Headache Foundation lists 24 different types of headaches in its Complete Headache Chart. But most headache specialists […]
What are the benefits of anterior hip replacement?
Anterior hip replacement is a minimally invasive type of total hip replacement surgery. The procedure removes the diseased and painful area of the hip and replaces it with a man-made, ball-and-socket to restore the hip’s natural function.
The main difference between the anterior approach and traditional total hip replacement is the location of the surgical incision. The doctor performs this version of hip arthroplasty (hip replacement surgery) at the front of the hip. Traditional hip replacement surgery is performed on the lateral (side) or posterior (back) of the hip.
Anterior hip replacement is used in 15 to […]
My knee hurts. Should I consider a cortisone shot?
If you have joint pain, a cortisone shot may provide temporary relief while you address some underlying conditions, causing pain and discomfort.
What are cortisone shots?
Doctors prescribe cortisone medications—often called steroids—to treat a wide variety of inflammatory conditions.
In an orthopedic clinic, cortisone shots are used to treat joint pain caused by arthritis and arthritis-like conditions, such as gout.
What is cortisone?
Cortisone is a synthetic version of cortisol, a stress hormone your body produces naturally. When cortisone enters your body, the man-made hormone suppresses your immune system’s inflammatory response.
Even though cortisone and cortisol are both called: corticosteroids, glucocorticosteroids, […]
Stretches can prevent back pain
Many people today suffer back pain from hours of sitting at a desk. This position compresses the hips, the spine, and the shoulders to create a pain in the neck and back.
Anyone who has experienced back pain knows it can be so severe it stops you from moving or creates a constant irritation the leaves you exhausted by the end of the day.
Exercises to relieve or reverse the pressure may bring you pain relief and help you move more freely.
Here are a few to try. Remember to consult your doctor before trying new exercises. This is […]
Bone & Joint takes the next step in person-centered care with its new physical therapy center
You spoke. We listened.
Bone and Joint has added a new service line to further enhance the patient experience and expand the continuity of care.
In December 2018, Bone & Joint will become a total orthopedic and pain management care center. Bone & Joint will add a full range of physical and occupational therapy services at their Plover and Wausau locations. These services are the perfect complement for the urgent and acute orthopedic care supplied by more than 20 orthopedic specialists in northern and central Wisconsin.
“Adding physical and occupational therapy services allows us to offer our patients a […]
