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WHAT IS Pain Management and Neuromusculoskelatal Re-education:
Neuromuscular Re-Education is a procedure where a patient is taught simple techniques to bring about physiologic changes in their nerves, muscles, tendons, ligaments and joints through life modifications and relaxation techniques to bring themselves to the alpha state, the place each of us goes every night just before we drift off to sleep. Instead, you do not sleep, you heal and the “chatter” in our conscious mind is quieted. In this state, the
subconscious mind is allowed to do what it does best, take care of the body. This opposite capacity of the body to stress out has been called the alpha state, meditation, self-hypnosis and the Relaxation Response. It is a conscious application of the body’s innate ability to heal itself simply by relaxing.
MYTHS ABOUT Pain Management and Neuromusculoskelatal Re-education:
Many people associate relaxation techniques, biofeedback and hypnosis with
loss of control or doing the hula dance in a trance. It is actually the exact opposite, a heightened state of awareness and conscious acceptance of positive suggestions, which results in healing physiologic responses just like acupuncture, and therapy modalities such as ultrasound and massage. The difference is that the patient can do this for themselves, anytime and anywhere. It is a safe convenient easy way to limit
medication, improve sleep, decrease pain and allow one to gain better control over their own life. |
REFER A PATIENT:
call: 610-277-1990 x200 or 201
email: ueidoctor@hotmail.com |
If you feel
that any of your patients could benefit from a risk free, safe
and effective way to deal with their pain and injury, please give
us a call to schedule a consultation. If you have any questions
or we can help in any way please don’t hesitate to call.
~ Dr. Scott M. Fried |
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Pain Management & Neuromusculoskelatal
Re-education Program |
The UEI Pain Management and Neuromusculoskelatal Re-education Program, under the direction of Dr. Scott Fried, is based on 20 years
of
experience in treating patients with disorders such as::
- chronic nerve pain and reflex sympathetic dystrophy
- repetitive strain injury and carpal tunnel
- cervical disc disease or brachial plexus nerve injury
- low back pain and fibromyalgia
In fact we have achieved a 50% success rate in avoiding surgical
intervention for many orthopedic and
nerve injury problems, with a high rate of success in returning
patients to life and work activities. This
program incorporates a combination of pain management and
neuromusculoskelatal relaxation training and progressive muscle
relaxation techniques which
allow patients to gain voluntary control over their pain, dysfunction
and disability.
The technique produces actual physiologic changes:
- decreases muscle spasm
- lessens or eliminates nerve pain
- increases blood flow to the extremities and nerves themselves
- decreases inflammation and enhances immune system function
- lowers blood pressure and decreases vascular spasm
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The Program |
The program consists of face-to-face formal group instruction with
Dr. Fried teaching the patient the technique of pain management and
neuromusculoskelatal relaxation training.. It is a formal education,
rehabilitation and life modification program coupled with techniques
to relax the muscles and mind to decrease pain and spasm, no different
than physical and occupational
therapy but with the advantage that it can be self applied any time it
is needed and the relief is reproducible
at will on a regular basis. After completing the initial session the
patient will then undergo eight to 12 follow-up
sessions. These are intentionally done with other individuals present,
teaching patients that these techniques
can be utilized by anyone, anywhere and in any situation.
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Expectations |
- improved function and lessened pain
- lessened need for medication and formal in-house therapy
- lessened propensity toward recurrent injury
- a healthier attitude toward work and personal life with less lost time
from work.
- decreased probability of surgery or repeat surgeries with improved responses
and recovery time if surgery is needed.
- improved ability to return to work activity, attempt modified work or pursue
vocational rehabilitation and career alternatives.
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