Roughly one-quarter of Americans are living with chronic pain, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and nearly 9% have high-impact chronic pain that makes everyday activities challenging. Unfortunately, finding a long-term solution for painful symptoms can be just as challenging, often involving invasive surgery or increasing amounts of pain medication that can lead to serious side effects.
At Superior Pain Relief, serving The Woodlands and Greater Houston, Texas, area, our team offers an advanced alternative: a minimally invasive, in-office treatment called Iovera° that targets nerves responsible for pain. These six important benefits associated with this cutting-edge treatment can help you decide if it might be a good solution for you.
If you’re dealing with chronic pain, rapid relief might seem like a pipe dream. But with Iovera°, you can enjoy almost immediate pain reduction, thanks to the way it works. Iovera° employs cryoneurolysis, an advanced technique using targeted cold energy to disable nerves so they no longer transmit pain signals.
Unlike pain medication that takes time to work, Iovera° offers virtually instant relief that helps you get back to your daily routines more quickly, which benefits both your physical health and your emotional wellness.
For many people with chronic pain, medication plays a big role in helping manage their symptoms. Unfortunately, medications can become less effective over time, meaning you’ll need larger and larger doses.
Many pain medications also come with side effects, including stomach upset, constipation, and, sometimes, dependency. Iovera° doesn’t use drugs, which means you can achieve pain relief without the risks associated with pain medicine. It’s also a great option for people who can’t tolerate pain medicine due to allergies or other issues.
Iovera° uses a handheld device to apply cold energy directly to the targeted nerve. The minimally invasive treatment requires no surgery, no incisions, no anesthesia, and no prolonged downtime afterward. In fact, most people resume their regular activities immediately after this treatment, which we perform in the office.
Compared to surgery, Iovera° also poses very little risk of infection, scarring, or other surgery-related complications. And because it can get you back to your regular routine right away, it helps you feel more positive and less anxious about your recovery.
Iovera° causes tiny microinjuries to the nerve that’s causing your pain, disrupting pain signals at their root. The effects last for a few months, providing long-term relief without medication.
Extended relief gives nerves and the tissue surrounding them a chance to heal. Best of all, we can repeat Iovera° treatment to maintain your results, supporting long-term recovery and meaningful pain relief.
Iovera° works well on its own and alongside other pain management strategies, such as physical therapy, laser therapy, and injections. Because there are no drugs involved, you don’t have to worry about interactions or allergies with Iovera°, either.
Plus, because it works well with other therapies, it supports customized treatment plans tailored to your needs, with adaptability that evolves with you.
Chronic pain often keeps people from being physically active, leading to muscle weakness, reduced mobility, and even more pain over time. By providing safe, effective pain relief, Iovera° makes it easier to stay active so you can get the exercise you need to improve healing and overall wellness.
Being more active doesn’t just improve your physical health. It helps reduce or prevent feelings of depression and anxiety that often accompany chronic pain, especially when pain prevents you from doing the things you enjoy.
Pain can be exhausting, but you don’t have to let it limit your daily life. To learn more about Iovera° and how it can help you manage your pain without turning to invasive procedures or ever-increasing doses of medication, request an appointment online or over the phone with the team at Superior Pain Relief in Baytown, Willis, and The Woodlands, Texas, today.
