Physical medicine specialists (also called physiatrists) specialize in non-surgical musculoskeletal treatments. Whether you have chronic pain or an acute injury, physical medicine specialists can help you get back to pain-free living.
Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance is one of the top clinics for physiatry in Kansas City. We treat thousands of patients each year across our 6 locations—Overland Park, Merriam, Leawood, Belton, Kansas City, and Blue Springs. Using the latest technology, our providers can evaluate, diagnose, and treat nearly any type of musculoskeletal injury.
In this blog, we’re sharing some of the treatments a physical medicine specialist in Kansas City can offer.
Medications
In general, physiatrists don’t use medications as an end-all solution. However, physiatrists may prescribe or recommend the following medications during the initial stages of rehabilitation:
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) to reduce inflammation and pain
- Muscle relaxants to alleviate muscle spasms or stiffness
- Corticosteroids to reduce inflammation and pain
- Topical analgesics to relieve pain
Rehabilitative Therapies
Physiatrists are trained to lead and coordinate care between rehabilitative therapies, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, recreation therapy, and more.
Interventional Procedures
Physiatrists can perform minimally invasive procedures to alleviate pain and improve function, including:
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Spinal cord stimulation
- mild® Procedure
- Verteflex Superion
- Sonex
- Ultrasound-guided injections
- Tenex
- Orthobiologic injections
Visit KCOA to See a Physical Medicine Specialist in Kansas City.
At Kansas City Orthopedic Alliance, we’re dedicated to creating a superior patient experience for all. If you’re wondering what to do about pain, KCOA has a PM&R specialist near you.
We’ve helped thousands of patients treat their pain, restore their function, and improve their quality of life. Are you next?
For a thorough evaluation, call us at (913) 319-7600 or schedule an appointment today. If you’re struggling with pain but don’t know where to start, use our symptom tracker for treatment recommendations.
