Interventional Pain Medicine 208VP0014X
Interventional Pain Medicine: This field of medicine is fairly new. It depends on the use of invasive procedures to treat numerous painful disorders. Most doctors that specialize here are board certified in pain medicine.
Taxonomy Code: 208VP0014X
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians | Pain Medicine | Interventional Pain Medicine
Allopathic and Osteopathic Physicians: Allopathic physicians are general doctors (Medical Doctor or MD), whereas osteopathic physicians (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or DO) deal specifically with Osteopathy, targeting in healing the body with minimal use of medicine with an emphasis focusing on preventative care. Both types are fully licensed physicians, educated in diagnosing, as well as offering treatment for various illnesses and disorders.
Pain Medicine: This area of medicine looks at an interdisciplinary approach for relieving pain and suffering and improving the overall quality of life of those living with pain. This approach normally utilizes the team of medical doctors, physiotherapists, clinical psychologists, nurse practitioners and occupational therapists. Treatment for longer term pain include pharmacology measures including tricyclic antidepressants, analgesics and anticonvulsants, physical therapy, exercise, heat and ice application, intervention and psychological measures.