Can You Go to Urgent Care for Pain Management?
About 50 million US adults have chronic pain, which is one of the most common reasons adults seek medical care. Visit Physicians Now Urgent Care pain management clinic if you are suffering from neck, back, and joint chronic pain. Contact us, walk in, or reserve your spot online! We are conveniently located at 15215 Shady Grove Road, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850 near Gaithersburg and Frederick Maryland.
Table of Contents:
How does urgent care help with neck pain?
How does urgent care help with back pain?
How does urgent care with joint pain?
What causes Swelling?
What pain management techniques is been used at Physicians Now Urgent Care?
Physicians Now Urgent Care Develop a customized plan:
If you have chronic pain due to an injury or inflammatory disease, you deserve to work with a medical professional who can help you control the pain and improve your quality of life. Without the right treatment, chronic pain can affect your immune system and disrupt the healing process. Pain also makes it harder to stay active and participate in physical therapy sessions.
At Physicians Now, one of our experienced healthcare providers can recommend medications and other treatments to control chronic pain and make it easier for you to enjoy your life.
Neck pain has a number of different causes, from automobile accidents to muscle tension. If you have this type of pain, there is no need to suffer in silence. Visit one of our providers to find out how you can control the pain and prevent it from taking over your life. Some people respond well to rest, the application of cold or heat, or physical therapy. Others need pain medications, muscle relaxers, or other prescription drugs to control their symptoms. It is important to work with an experienced medical professional so you can find out the best treatment for your particular type of pain.
Researchers from the National Institutes of Health say 80 percent of people develop back pain at some point in their lives. This type of pain comes in many forms, from a dull ache to stabbing pain in any region of the back. Acute back pain usually lasts no more than a few weeks, while the term chronic pain refers to any pain that lasts for more than 90 days. For some people, resting and taking over-the-counter medications are enough to make the pain go away. Other people experience chronic back pain that does not improve with these treatments.
If you have acute or chronic back pain, one of our providers will discuss your medical history with you and then perform a physical examination. You may also need X-rays or other tests to determine the cause of your pain. Once the cause has been identified, one of our experienced medical professionals will recommend the best treatment to relieve your symptoms and make it easier to move on with your life.
The bones of your skeleton connect at the joints, which aid in movement and help support the body. If you have joint damage from arthritis or old injuries, you may experience chronic pain. In some people, the pain is fairly mild and can be controlled with over-the-counter pain relievers. Other people experience debilitating joint pain that makes it difficult to walk and perform other basic activities. When you visit a provider because of joint pain, the provider will examine you and ask questions about past injuries and illnesses. After determining the cause of the pain, a provider can recommend physical therapy, medications, or other treatments.
Swelling is a term used to describe the enlargement of one or more body parts. If you sustained a sports injury or workplace injury, you may notice swelling at the injury site. If the swelling continues, make Reserve your spot with one of our providers. There are several ways to reduce swelling and ensure your injury heals properly.
If you continue to experience pain after receiving treatment for your injury or illness, there are ways to manage the pain. Conventional pain management techniques include medications and physical therapy. A provider might also recommend psychological counseling, surgical intervention, acupuncture, or alternative medical treatments.
If you have frequent pain due to an illness or injury, you do not need to let the pain take control of your life. Reserve your spot to see one of our friendly, caring medical professionals. You can discuss your pain and work together to develop a pain management plan that meets your individual needs.
We will evaluate and diagnose your symptoms and provide any prescriptions needed to help. We accept walk-ins and we are open 5 days a week. We serve patients from Rockville MD, Travilah MD, Lone Oak MD, Colesville Park MD, Redland MD, Darnestown MD, Anscroft MD, and Wheaton-Glenmont MD.
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Additional Services You May Need
▸Illness
▸Injuries
▸Acute Care
▸Asthma
▸Head Injury
▸Cholesterol Management
▸Diabetes
▸Flu Shot
▸Heart Disease
▸RSV Testing