Pain Management Rehabilitation : Boston, MA : Spaulding
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Pain Management & Functional Restoration Training

Spaulding Medford provides coordinated interdisciplinary pain rehabilitation emphasizing functional improvement. Treatment integrates physical and occupational therapies with mind and body approaches to pain management. Our objective is to help people improve function, better manage pain and regain a high quality of life.

Who Can Benefit from Pain Rehabilitation?
Individuals who are committed to finding alternative approaches to medicine, to enhance function and manage persistent pain related to diagnoses such as:

Back pain
Neck pain
Fibromyalgia
Arthritis/Joint pain
Headache/Migraines
RSD/CRPS
Myofascial pain
Lyme disease
Pelvic pain

You may be a candidate for the Pain Rehabilitation/Functional Restoration Program if your pain:

Interferes with daily functioning (work, housework, childcare, etc)
Limits enjoyment of social, recreational and leisure activities
Has not responded to previous treatment
Affects sleep
Causes irritability, fatigue, depression, anxiety and/or social isolation.

If the above applies to you, ask your doctor for a referral to the Spaulding Medford Pain Management/Functional Restoration program.

Comprehensive Pain Rehabilitation Evaluation

All patients receive a comprehensive evaluation by a team of pain specialists. A treatment plan is then formulated to address mutually agreed upon goals, such as:

Increasing tolerance for daily activities
Improving sleep, mood, and cognitive functioning
Rebuilding family and social support systems
Resuming work and family roles as appropriate
Managing pain through a variety of non-medication approaches.
The Pain Rehabilitation Team Approach

Pain impacts all aspects of a person's life. Our interdisciplinary approach includes the medical management, psychological support, physical and functional rehabilitation services.

Physiatry —  A physician specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation, who oversees care and provides consultation and treatment appropriate to your individual pain condition(s).
Physical Therapy  —  helps you regain your strength, flexibility and endurance through an individually designed program integrating:

Aerobic conditioning
Pain control modalities, such as ice and self-massage, etc.
Postural education and training
Stretching and strengthening exercises.
Occupational Therapy  —  helps you resume daily activities without increased pain through:

Adaptive T'ai Chi, Yoga and/or Pilates
Biofeedback and relaxation training skills
Body mechanics and ergonomics for home, work and leisure
Pain coping skills training
Work simulation to enhance work capacity
Psychology  —  Our psychologist and psychiatrist provide a variety of psychological services in group and individual formats including:

Mind body training
Supportive counseling
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Energy psychology
Meditation and self-hypnosis training.
Integrative/Holistic Medicine Services  —  Energy-based therapies, such as Reiki, are available if recommended by your pain rehabilitation treatment team. Integrative medicine services are not covered by your insurance and are available on a self-pay basis.
Patient Testimonials

"I feel so lucky and so grateful that I've had the opportunity to be a part of what for me has been a life changing experience. I can do so much more than I could 6 weeks ago."- Judith N.

"My time at Spaulding has given me the ability to see a future where I am in control. I feel like I can plan my life again knowing that when the pain happens I know what to do. I have all the tools necessary to deal with it" - Shannon T.

"I received one of the most memorable gifts in my life; it is called the F.R.P. (functional restoration program) at Spaulding. I received the best treatment a person could ever want." - Carl C.

"The excellent talent (staff) at Spaulding was sympathetic, understanding and had the ability to enthusiastically instill positive knowledge." - Denise H.

"Everyone has taught me the tools to manage pain. This program has helped me to realize I am not alone, it gives me hope." - Gloria C.

"The Spaulding program has made my life better. I notice it and my whole family notices it." - Santina V.

For more information
Contact Us
The Spaulding Rehabilitation Network accepts most insurance plans. Our staff will assist you in verifying the insurance coverage for treatment at our center. For more information please call our Patient Services Representative at (781) 391-7518 or send a fax to (781) 391-1030.
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