Spokane Orthopedics
No one should have to spend their days crouched in pain or masking the discomfort down in their muscles, bones, joints, and tendons. Moving your body should be an act done with ease, propelling you towards your goals and help you to live your life as you wish.
That is always our goal here at the Spine Team Pain Center, to ensure our patients get back to their day without pain dragging them down. Our Spokane Orthopedics specialists are well-versed and experienced in treating a range of issues patients may face, many of which are in-office procedures for long-lasting pain relief. If you're looking for competent and professional Northwest Orthopedics doctors, then read on and find how Spine Team Pain Center can help.
What is Orthopedics?
Orthopedics is a specific branch of medicine you'll find referenced in pain management because it centers on the musculoskeletal system. That's the network of bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and other parts of the body that are essential to movement. The type of pain our specialists deal with is tied to the musculoskeletal system. It's why we ensure we have the best Spokane Valley Orthopedics professionals at the center.
It's important to understand that orthopedic surgeons are often used as a default for orthopedic doctors and different from orthopedic specialists. Our Spokane orthopedics specialists are qualified to diagnose, assess, and treat patients using non-invasive techniques. A specialist is not suitable to perform surgery, and not all orthopedic doctors will perform surgery.
Whether a Spokane orthopedics specialist or surgeon, one is not better than the other. They are simply qualified to perform different treatments to help their patients. Any good specialist will recommend the right surgeon, where necessary, just as the opposite is true.
Why See a Specialist instead of Urgent Care Clinic?
The shortest answer possible is a specialty. Urgent Care is an excellent solution for more general health issues, and unless the clinic is billed as a Spokane orthopedic urgent care, you're unlikely to get the care you need. It's understandably tempting when the pain reaches a threshold to rush to the first doctor available, but more time than not, Urgent Care isn't able to provide the help you need.
Making an Appointment
Another reason to make an appointment with a Spokane orthopedics specialist instead of going to an Urgent Care Clinic is time to assess. Urgent Care is closer to an emergency room in that they need to treat more quickly or assess the situation enough to provide a patient with the proper doctor to call. If you go into an Urgent Care Clinic for muscle or joint pain that is ongoing, they're likely to give you our number to make an appointment.
So, it's better to skip the middle man and go straight to Spokane orthopedics specialists that can assess you properly and provide the Care you need to get back to living.
Spokane Spine Team Offers
Our Spokane orthopedics specialists are experienced professionals who take treating a patient's pain seriously and with empathy. Some of the areas we treat are:
- Back pain
- Neck pain
- Hip pain
- Shoulder pain
- Knee pain
- Elbow pain
- Foot and ankle pain
- Headaches and migraines
To help our patients return to life without their bodies getting in the way, we employ a host of treatments, depending on what's more appropriate and effective for the kind of pain or area in need of Care. Some of what we offer is:
- Epidural Steroid Injection
- Trigger Point Injection
- Platelet-Rich Plasma
- Intra-Articular Joint Injection
- Botox, For Migraines
Many of our treatments are out-patient and can be done in the office, under the Care of one of our Spokane orthopedics professionals. Each treatment is discussed with you to make an informed decision regarding your health and what you're comfortable with. If you have any questions about a recommended treatment, never hesitate to ask.
That's what we're here for.
If you're concerned with pain-management medication, we also provide medication management and addiction medicine, like Suboxone. The solution for pain shouldn't provoke another medical issue, and we keep that in mind when discussing your history and the best approach to take in your Care.
Find the Options For You
Your body, your life, and your health is our concern. You and our Spokane Valley orthopedics specialists can find a solution to your pain. Assess where it is coming from and find a treatment that will restore you to how you should feel...pain-free.
The first step is calling to make an appointment. Sit down with us and discuss where you're hurting, when it started and will find the cause of the discomfort or pain. If the reason is something we cannot treat ourselves, we'll refer you to Spokane orthopedic surgeons who will be able to. We work with many other medical professionals to give our patients the best Care. The goal is your health, no matter who gets you there.