Chronic Pain Treatment in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Chronic pain can affect all or part of your body for weeks, months, or years. Thousands of North Carolinians deal with it each year, and chronic pain often interferes with their lives, work, and overall well-being.

For those experiencing chronic pain in Winston Salem, North Carolina, Carolinas Pain Institute is here to help. Discover how our team can provide you with innovative treatments and quality care that is covered by many insurance companies.

Or call 704-545-8242 to make an appointment or ask questions

Pain signals something is wrong within the body. Sudden pain that goes away can be a warning sign that there is an injury or another problem, but chronic pain is different. It is a persistent dull or sharp pain that lasts longer weeks, months, or years.

Unfortunately, chronic pain is quite common. It impacts about 20.9% of U.S. adults, according to the CDC. Many with this condition report difficulty at work, completing day-to-day activities, maintaining their social life, and finding time and energy for hobbies.

Chronic pain is more common in women than men and the risk of developing chronic pain increases with age. It can affect any part of the body, though the most commonly affected areas include the back, spine, leg, feet, hands, and head.

Chronic pain can feel like:

• Aching pain
• Dull pain
• Burning pain
• Shooting pain
• Stiffness
• Stinging
• Throbbing pain

It can cause additional symptoms as well, including anxiety, insomnia, fatigue, and mood swings.

Chronic pain can be caused by many underlying medical conditions. Thus, it’s important to get a diagnosis of the underlying cause before starting treatment. Sometimes, chronic pain stems from an injury and infection, lingering after the original problem disappears. It can also result from a previous surgery.

Other times, it’s the result of an underlying condition. The most common conditions that cause chronic pain include:

• Surgery
• Cancer
• Arthritis
• Fibromyalgia
• Multiple sclerosis
• Nerve damage
• Inflammatory bowel disease

Before treatment, a specialist should determine the cause. At Carolinas Pain Institute, we often use an ultrasound-guided diagnostic to diagnose our patients in Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Depending on the cause, resolving the pain may not be an option. Managing (and decreasing the pain) always is.

Treatments include over-the-counter and prescription medications and surgical interventions.  Physical therapy may also help patients improve mobility.

We provide several chronic treatments at Carolinas Pain Institute:

• In-office fluoroscopically
• Therapeutic injections
• Neurostimulation
• Radiofrequency nerve ablation

Chronic pain comes with enough challenges. Figuring out how you will afford treatment shouldn’t be one of them. At Carolinas Pain Institute we are committed to delivering quality, affordable care.

As part of that commitment, we work with a plethora of insurance companies, including:

• Aetna
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Cigna
• Cigma Medicare
• Champ VA
• Humana
• Humana Medicare
• Medicare
• Medicaid of North Carolina
• Medcost (excluding Wake Forest Select)
• Blue Medicare
• Railroad Medicare
• Tricare/Champus
• United Healthcare
• UHC Medicare
• US Department of Labor
• Veterans Administration
• All North Carolina Workmans Comp

For questions related to cost or insurance coverage, call our insurance specialists at 336-765-6181. Our team is dedicated to delivering affordable, quality care!

It’s time to say goodbye to chronic pain. To do so, the first step is to explore different pain management centers in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. When looking, consider which practice will provide innovative treatments, committed care, and constant support.

For many in the Winston-Salem area, that practice is the Carolinas Pain Institute. Our team has a proven track record of providing cutting-edge treatments and unparalleled commitment to our patients. Call or make an appointment to discover how we can treat your chronic pain.

*Note: to work with our team, you must first have a referral from a primary care doctor.

The Charlotte office is located at
330 Billingsley Road, Suite 210,
Charlotte, N.C. 28211
(704) 545-8242