UPPER DARBY, Pa., Aug. 12, 2012 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Art of Wellness, an interventional pain center, is having success with their multidisciplinary pain management approach. According to the practice, starting with the least invasive treatment and slowly incorporating additional therapies provides optimal results. By working through different treatments, chiropractor Dr. Jarrad Teller says that he is able to determine the proper combination of care for each patient. The Art of Wellness provides a multidisciplinary treatment approach for chronic pain which improves patient compliance and yields better results.
Upper Darby chronic pain patients have a new option for managing pain. The Art of Wellness is an integrated pain management facility with a chiropractor and medical doctor on staff. The practice follows a multidisciplinary approach, starting with one form of care and slowly incorporating additional therapies, as necessary.
"An integrated approach to care allows for effective pain management," says chiropractor Dr. Teller. "We recognize that each patient faces unique challenges. By slowly incorporating new treatments, we can find the right combination of therapies to optimally manage pain."
Dr. Michael Schina, a former trauma surgeon who works closely with Dr. Teller, says that an integrated approach to care delivers superior results for Philadelphia back pain patients.
"Chronic pain has many causes and symptoms," said Dr. Schina. "By slowly incorporating different therapies, we can find the right combination of treatments that work. Additionally, all these therapies are available at our Philadelphia pain center. Patients often find it easier to seek treatment and return for additional care."
Dr. Teller starts with an initial diagnostic evaluation. Based on a patient's pain conditions, he begins with treatment, including physical therapy and chiropractic care if appropriate.
"Many patients respond favorably to non-invasive treatments," said Dr. Teller. "Depending on the type of back or neck pain, however, others may benefit from different therapies. These options include medical acupuncture and medication. Complementary therapies, including deep tissue myofascial release, can help relieve muscle pain."
The treatment center also offers major and minor joint injections, medial branch nerve blocks, facet joint injections, epidural injections, and temporary implantation of peripheral nerve and spinal stimulators.
According to the wellness center, patients prefer the practice because they have access to multidisciplinary pain management in one place. There is no need to shuffle between different physicians, specialists and therapists. The Philadelphia pain management professionals, Dr. Teller and Dr. Schina, work together as one team.
"By working closely together, we create a unified treatment plan that incorporates many modalities," said Dr. Schina. "This improves patient compliance and treatment outcomes."
The Art of Wellness is accepting new patients for the center's interventional pain management program.
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