Functional Approach to Pain Management
by Dr. Edison de Mello, MD
Are you tired of relying on medication to manage your pain? At Akasha, we take a comprehensive, integrative approach to pain management, blending the best of conventional medicine with proven non-pharmacological therapies. Whether you’re facing acute or chronic pain, our team of Functional Regenerative practitioners tailors treatment plans that address the root cause of pain and promote lasting wellness. From innovative treatments like Prolotherapy and Acoustic Wave Therapy to the power of acupuncture and mindfulness-based stress reduction, we offer solutions designed to alleviate pain and restore health. Discover a new way forward in your pain management journey with Akasha.
Are you seeking alternative ways to treat acute or chronic pain to achieve and maintain wellness?
At Akasha, our Functional Regenerative practitioners blend the best of conventional and integrative medicine to address pain from a new angle. During your one-on-one assessment, we explore personalized treatments that combine scientifically proven conventional methods with integrative therapies designed to restore your health and alleviate pain.
What Integrative Practices for Pain Have the Most Evidence-Based Efficacy?
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has highlighted the importance of integrating non-pharmacological therapies as first-line treatments for chronic low back pain. These guidelines emphasize the potential for treatments like acupuncture and MBSR to reduce pain without the need for medication.
Recent research has shown that integrative pain care has made significant strides over the last decade. Studies on Prolotherapy, Trigger Point PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma), Acoustic Wave Therapy , Natural Pain Injections, Acupuncture, Cupping, and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) have expanded our understanding of effective non-pharmacologic pain treatments. Other effective techniques include cranial therapy and myofascial release massage.
Why Choose a Different Pain Management Approach?
Integrative/Functional pain management enhances traditional pain care by incorporating non-drug-based treatments whenever possible. Evidence-based studies support the efficacy of integrative therapies in treating a wide range of conditions, such as:
• Chronic low back pain
• Neuropathic pain
• Post-surgical pain
• Osteoarthritis
• Headaches
• Fibromyalgia
• Joint pain
• All other muscular-skeletal pains
At Akasha, we combine these therapies with conventional medicine, providing a comprehensive approach to managing pain and improving overall well-being. Whether you’re dealing with an acute injury or managing a chronic condition, our personalized treatment plans are designed to meet your specific needs, promote healing, and support long-term wellness.
Akasha is a space where individuals receive science-based, state-of-the-art, personalized, integrative care that transcends mere symptom treatment. We believe the body uses a language called symptoms to communicate with us. Our Job as emissaries of health is to listen to that language and help our patients understand what is asking of us.
“We meet our Patients Before We meet the Dis-eases”
References:
Lauche, R., et al. “Cupping for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.” Journal of Pain (2020).
Qaseem, A., et al. “Noninvasive Treatments for Acute, Subacute, and Chronic Low Back Pain: A Clinical Practice Guideline from the American College of Physicians.” Annals of Internal Medicine (2017).
Rabago, D., et al. “Prolotherapy for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain: A Systematic Review.” Pain Medicine (2017).
About the author:
Dr. Edison de Mello – the Founder and Chief Medical Officer of the Akasha Center in Santa Monica – is a Board-Certified Integrative Physician and licensed Psychotherapist. He’s treated patients from across the spectrum using his signature. East-meets-west approach. He writes for various publications and is a frequent guest on integrative medicine podcasts. He believes physicians should always Meet their patients before Meeting their Dis-EASE, a belief that he puts into practice every day. His latest book, BLOATED: How to Eat Without Pain, is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and the Akasha Center.
