Pain Management
Types of Pain
Living with untreated pain can severely impact one’s quality of life socially, psychologically, physically and financially. Pain may also cause other conditions such as decreased concentration, increased cortisol levels, weight gain, reduced sleep, impaired immunity, decreased mobility, depression and social isolation, sense of being a burden on others, anxiety, etc.
A team approach to each patient as an individual guided by expertise and compassion is critical for achieving the best outcome.
“Dr Baird and his staff have really helped with my shoulder and neck pain. I feel so taken care of.”
– Sarah, McAlester
Our Approach
Our team consists of a neurosurgeon specializing in pain, a pain management physician, nurse practitioners, addiction medicine, behavioral health and physical therapy. With this team we focus on identifying the source of the pain and addressing this directly. This approach will use various modalities of physical therapy, StimWave Therapy, home exercises, Non steroidal anti-inflammatories, compounding medicine topical creams, narcotic pain control as needed, injection therapies, and surgical intervention for spinal axis and nerve pain when appropriate.
This team approach allows a full array of treatment options so that you will be treated with a full choice of options.
Sedation Intervention
We offer conscious sedation and anesthesia as needed for all of our injection therapies. We understand the anxiety and pain around receiving an injection. The morning of the procedure you should arrive 30 minutes early to allow time for your IV for sedation. You should not eat or drink 6 hours prior to the planned procedure time.
