Multimodal Treatment

How can multimodal therapy help the chronic pain patient? There are many new medications offered to patients but with managed care the prior situation this can make newer medications increasingly difficult to obtain. It is true that patients will benefit from multimodal treatment to balance the way they are living with pain. As doctors will be faced with the multifaceted patient so to will the patient be encouraged to multilayer their treatment. The treatment plan will address; medication, interventional approaches such as injections, psychological support, lifestyle changes, physical / medical rehabilitation, and alternative medicine. Frequently the patient must revisit the goals with the doctor and be sure that they have come to the same end of; pain relief and to minimize the risk of abuse, addiction and diversion. Open communication between the patient, doctor and treatment team are key in  pain relief for the chronic pain patient.