Where we really shine at the Whitaker Wellness Institute is in our ability to offer a number of very powerful pain-relieving therapies—all under one roof.

The Conventional Approach to Chronic Pain

Pain serves a purpose. When you touch a hot stove, for example, lightning-quick messages transmitted to the brain compel you to pull your hand away from the source of danger. Chronic pain, on the other hand—that deep or sharp aching characteristic of spinal problems, arthritis, fibromyalgia, migraines, and other conditions—just makes you miserable.

Most people who are plagued with chronic pain turn to over-the-counter or prescription drugs. Pain meds can certainly provide relief, but if you use high doses for prolonged periods, you’re bound to run into trouble. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) stresses the liver and kidneys. Ibuprofen, aspirin, and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) damage the stomach and intestines. COX-2 inhibitors (Celebrex) increase risk of heart attack, stroke, and death. And opiates are highly addictive.

In addition to these popular classes of drugs, there are dozens of additional medications that target migraines, shingles, neuropathy, and other painful conditions—each and very one of them rife with adverse side effects.   

If medications fail to relieve chronic pain, physicians often recommend invasive procedures. More than a million back surgeries are performed in this country every year, and operations to repair pain-wracked knees, shoulders, hips, and the like number in the hundreds of thousands.

Natural Treatments for Chronic Pain

At the Whitaker Wellness Institute, we approach chronic pain from a different angle. We seek to relieve pain by correcting its underlying causes. Our Back to Health Program begins with a thorough evaluation to get to the source of your discomfort, whether it stems from a musculoskeletal problem, fibromyalgia, neuropathy, or another, undiscovered condition.  Then we offer a variety of natural treatments for chronic pain.

A Personalized Lifestyle Program for Chronic Pain

Because chronic pain is almost always associated with inflammation, your Whitaker Wellness physician will prescribe a personalized nutritional supplement program with an emphasis on natural anti-inflammatory agents. Chronic pain is also linked with deficiencies in certain nutrients, and, after reviewing your blood workup, your physician will restore your nutritional balance with the appropriate supplements.

As part of your Back to Health Program, you will enjoy healthful meals served in our private dining room by our personal chef. Diet plays a significant role in inflammation, and the instruction you’ll receive during your stay will help you stay on track once you return home.

Exercise has been proven in countless scientific studies to improve chronic pain stemming from a variety of causes. You will be given an individualized exercise plan and may also be instructed in therapeutic exercises for improving strength and range of motion by our exercise physiologist or physical therapists.

Unique Therapies for Chronic Pain

Where we really shine at the Whitaker Wellness Institute is in our ability to offer a number of very powerful pain-relieving therapies—all under one roof. These include:

  • Prolotherapy, which is especially helpful for chronic pain in the neck and back.
  • Infrared light therapy harnesses the healing power of infrared wavelengths of light and is particularly effective for chronic pain caused by neuropathy and other conditions involving pain and poor circulation.
  • Microcurrent therapy uses very low-frequency electrical currents to stabilize cells to relieve the chronic pain of fibromyalgia, shingles, and many other conditions.
  • Hyperbaric oxygen therapy helps alleviate chronic pain by regenerating nerves and blood vessels by flooding affected areas with healing oxygen and nutrients.
  • Acupuncture works by opening up blocked energy channels, providing sometimes astounding relief of chronic pain.
  • Chiropractic manipulations restore alignment in the musculoskeletal system and take pressure off areas of chronic pain.

Real-Life Success Stories

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Additional Information

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Contact Us

For more information on the Whitaker Wellness Institute’s treatment of Chronic Pain, contact a Patient Services Representative at (800) 488-1500 or click here.