Pain Management without Surgery
At Atlanta Medical Clinic there’s no need to refer you to another pain specialist as we have assembled a team of healthcare professionals who work together closely to ensure you get the best treatment possible under one roof. The staff at Atlanta Medical Clinic has had great success treating and educating on a variety of health issues including but not limited to: Low Back Pain, Knee Pain, Arthritis, Neck Pain, Bulging/Herniated discs, Sciatica, Numbness and Tingling, Headaches, Shoulder Pain, Hip Pain, Muscle Weakness, Radiating Pain, Weight Loss, Allergies, Nutrition, etc. We also treat personal injury and auto accident injuries. Most of our pain management treatments are covered by major medical insurance including Medicare. We will advise you on your insurance coverage on your initial visit. We would like to welcome you in for complimentary initial consultation to make sure we can help. This gives us an opportunity to discuss your health issues, evaluate any prior diagnostic studies (MRI), verify your insurance and explain your coverage. We only accept those patients that we believe we can help and if it’s determined that this isn’t the place for you we’ll guide you in the right direction. read more Non-surgical treatments for your knee.
Causes of Knee PainKnee pain can be debilitating and negatively impact ones quality of life if not addressed. Chronic knee pain is most commonly the result of arthritis in the joint. Osteoarthritis of the knee refers to the degeneration of joint cartilage and bone, which in turn leads to less mobility, swelling and pain. There are many other causes of knee pain in addition to arthritis such as injury, improper bio-mechanics, obesity, sprain, strain and tendonitis just to name a few. Treatment for Knee PainOur goal at Atlanta Medical Clinic is to provide knee pain relief without painful surgery and rehabilitation. In the knee, joint fluid produced by your body that acts as lubricant to the joint begins to decline with age. When this joint fluid, commonly referred to as Synovial Fluid, becomes less readily available to the joint the painful symptoms increase. Replacing that fluid with an all-natural substitute by way of injection has proven to prolong the life of the knee joint and eliminate the painful symptoms. Research has shown that an increase in synovial fluid to the joint can help increase the production of cartilage, nourish the surrounding tissue and help aid as a buffer or cushion to the joint. Furthermore, incorporating conjunctive physical therapy in addition to the injections yields the best result. We take a “full body” approach to your health as we realize that nothing in the body happens in isolation. The treatments we provide for knee pain are as follows:
Hyalgan® Injections for Knee PainKnee pain associated with arthritis can be treated with an all-natural solution called Hyalgan that is painlessly injected directly into the knee. The body produces Hyalgans main ingredient, sodium hyaluronate naturally as its main purpose is to provide lubrication for the joints. As part of the aging process the bodies’ ability to produce this lubrication begins to slow down and thus, the painful symptoms associated with arthritis begin to appear. In an effort to help replenish the joints of this lubrication (Synovial Fluid) effectively it is recommended that a series of 5 injections be administered over the span of 5 weeks. To provide up to 18 months of knee pain relief, our doctor gives one injection per knee a week along with prescribing the necessary physical therapy to ensure that the pain level is decreasing, the range of motion is increasing and that the knee is strong and stable. Medicare and most insurance programs cover Hyalgan injections and the corresponding therapies. Many clinical trials and studies have shown that Hyalgan injection is a proven method of knee pain relief. To read about results in a clinical trial please download our Hyalgan brochure which has complete info about Hyalgan. You can also read about patients who have had success with Hyalgan in these online case studies. Hyalgan injections are covered by Medicare and most insurance programs. read more Back Pain ReliefTreatment for Back PainOur non-surgical treatment for back pain can include the following:
Causes of Back PainThe more typical causes of back pain are:
About Lower Back Pain
Lower back pain can occur when, for example, someone lifts something too heavy or over stretches, causing a sprain, strain, or spasm in one of the muscles or ligaments in the back. If the spine becomes overly strained or compressed, a disc may rupture or bulge outward. This rupture may put pressure on one of the more than 50 nerves rooted to the spinal cord that control body movements and transmit signals from the body to the brain. When these nerve roots become compressed or irritated, lower back pain results. Lower back pain may reflect nerve or muscle irritation or bone lesions. Most lower back pain follows injury or trauma to the back, but pain may also be caused by degenerative conditions such as arthritis or disc disease, osteoporosis or other bone diseases, viral infections, irritation to joints and discs, or congenital abnormalities in the spine. Obesity, smoking, weight gain during pregnancy, stress, poor physical condition, posture inappropriate for the activity being performed, and poor sleeping position also may contribute to lower back pain. Additionally, scar tissue created when the injured back heals itself does not have the strength or flexibility of normal tissue. Buildup of scar tissue from repeated injuries eventually weakens the back and can lead to more serious injury. Occasionally, lower back pain may indicate a more serious medical problem. Pain accompanied by fever or loss of bowel or bladder control, pain when coughing, and progressive weakness in the legs may indicate a pinched nerve or other serious condition. People with diabetes may have severe lower back pain or pain radiating down the leg related to neuropathy. People with these symptoms should contact a doctor immediately to help prevent permanent damage. Upper Back Pain
Dysfunction in the joints where the ribs join the upper back spine can result in upper back pain. Sometimes when a spinal disc that cushions the bones in the upper spine bulges out of shape, it can press on a nerve and cause upper back pain, although this condition is rare in the upper back spine (thoracic spine) and is more common in the lower back. Links About Back PainYou can lean a lot more about the cause of back pain by visiting these web sites on the Internet
read more Physical Therapy
When pain makes it difficult to move in your everyday life and simple tasks such as walking, going up/down stairs and getting in and out of your car become monumental struggles our physical therapy programs can help you restore your mobility and relieve pain. A prescribed, recurring exercise program that incorporates both active and passive therapies can help accelerate the healing of a painful joint(s) by:
Pain management with physical therapy can involve one or more of the following:
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699 Piedmont Ave NE Ste B
Atlanta, GA 30308-1400
Phone: 404.872.8837
Atlanta, GA 30308-1400
Phone: 404.872.8837
Our goal at the Atlanta Medical Clinic is to provide comprehensive medically supervised pain management solutions tailored specifically to your needs without surgery. We strive to offer the latest innovative, affordable, non-surgical pain relief treatments available, including 
As people age, bone strength and muscle elasticity and tone tend to decrease. The spinal discs begin to lose fluid and flexibility, which decreases their ability to cushion the vertebrae.
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