Many patients suffer from chronic pain, whether it s caused by a back injury, osteoporosis, cancer or countless other conditions. In fact, unrelenting pain is second only to the common cold as a cause for a visit to the doctor.
Chronic pain can seriously affect the quality of life for patients and their families.
Today, however, many effective treatments are available to fight the physical and psychological effects of chronic pain. These require a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. The Rochester General Hospital Pain and Symptom Management Center, which was established in 1994, provides a wide array of treatments and services to help patients suffering from many different conditions that cause chronic pain. The Center uses a holistic, multi-disciplinary approach to help patients gain control over their pain and improve the quality of their lives. Since patient involvement is key to the success of a pain management program, the multi-disciplinary team members work closely with patients and their families to educate them regarding their diagnosis, medications, symptom management, treatments and other aspects of their treatment plan.