Acute Pain Management
Acute pain is defined as pain that arises quickly, may feel severe, but lasts a shorter amount of time than chronic pain. If you fall asleep in a weird position, or pull a muscle while lifting a heavy object, you may notice pain in a concentrated area, but it may be manageable with things you have around the house, such as an ice pack or a heating pad. If your acute pain becomes a cause for concern, seek the help of Dr. Paul Hoyal of Elevate Life Chiropractic and Wellness so he can help you get back to living a pain-free life. Acute pain comes on suddenly and usually caused by something specific. If you have pain that is present in your shoulders, neck, upper back, lower back, or even in the legs and hips, Dr. Paul Hoyal has a method to treat these problem areas. Once acute pain has been eliminated, the patient may carry on with their days like nothing is wrong. However, if pain lasts more than seven days, it risks becoming chronic. If the pain is hindering your daily activities, ...