Pain Management

The NW Injury Clinic staff has amassed years of experience dealing with pain resulting from auto accidents. If you have been injured in any way our pain management services should be covered by your insurance. Even a minor accident or injury can have major effects on your health for years to come if you don't seek out the correct care immediately. It is not uncommon for auto accidents, on the job injuries or personal injuries to cause you muscular pain, headaches, even arthritis that can be very difficult to get rid of for years to come if not treated correctly.

Whiplash injury to the neck, or cervical sprain/strain, is by far the most common injury that results from a car accident. Sprains and strains are referred to as soft tissue injuries (soft tissue includes muscles, tendons, and ligaments) and occur when the head is abruptly jerked back and forth, and muscles and ligaments can be injured. The NW Injury Clinic in Federal Way is the most experienced pain management clinic in the south sound to help you with accident or injury recovery.

• We verify insurance coverage and expertly handle all other insurance issues;
• We provide regular progress reports to your primary healthcare provider, attorney and insurance company;
• We carefully and scientifically document the care you receive so that you have the highest probability of demonstrating to the powers-that-be' that your care is medically necessary;
• Medical massage will decrease the possibility of future pain, scar tissue, and deformity.

• Treatment for acute injuries--Muscular/skeletal, neurological and hand/upper extremity injuries
• Work conditioning—various types of therapy to restore function for successful return to work
• Work preparation —A two to four-week program for returning clients to work
• Physical capacities evaluation—Objective physical abilities testing to evaluate level of work ability according to Department of Labor standards
• Ergonomic job-site evaluations—Assessment of risk factors and recommendations to improve the work environment, including job modification and specialized equipment or tools
• Evaluation of your ability to return to work – in some cases workers aren't immediately able to return to work, and we understand this. We work hard to create a comprehensive chart of your progress.

is the most common musculoskeletal complaint that brings people to their doctor. With today's increasingly active society, the number of knee problems is increasing. Knee pain has a wide variety of specific causes and treatments – our staff are experts in reducing your knee pain and are Federal Way's experts.

Our Federal Way pain management staff has been treating back pain issues for years. There can be many causes of back pain including accidents, strains, sprains, and injuries. Two types of back injury are spondylolisthesis and cervical radiculopathy. Both have their own set of symptoms, causes, and treatments.

Muscle pain can be very debilitating. Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a fancy way to describe muscle pain. It refers to pain and inflammation in the body's soft tissues. Myofascial pain is a chronic condition that affects the fascia (connective tissue that covers the muscles). Myofascial pain syndrome may involve either a single muscle or a muscle group. In some cases, the area where a person experiences the pain may not be where the myofascial pain generator is located. Experts believe that the actual site of the injury or the strain prompts the development of a trigger point that, in turn, causes pain in other areas. This situation is known as referred pain. By utilizing our massage therapy staff, pain management staff, and our doctor, we are oftentimes able to greatly reduce your muscle pain in just a few visits to a very tolerable level, or completely absolve you of pain on the first visit. Each client's pain symptoms vary.

Just about everybody at one point or another will experience abdominal pain. Most of the causes of abdominal pain are not serious and can be readily diagnosed and treated. However, pain can also be a sign of a serious illness. It is important to be able to recognize symptoms that are severe and know when to call our doctor.

Getting control of your nerve pain can be tough. The good news is that our doctors have a lot of effective ways to treat it. These include electrical stimulation and other techniques.
So if you have nerve pain, whether it's caused by cancer, HIV, shingles, or another condition, take hope. We are well known in the Federal Way area as the premier destination for pain management, and as such have other ways to alleviate pain than just pain killers or other types of medicine to just cover up the pain.

Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause a lot of pain. Many different conditions can lead to painful joints, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, strains, sprains, and other injuries. Joint pain is extremely common. In one national survey, about one-third of adults reported having joint pain within the past 30 days. Knee pain was the most common complaint, followed by shoulder and hip pain, but joint pain can affect any part of your body, from your ankles to your shoulders. As you get older, painful joints become increasingly more common. Joint pain can range from mildly irritating to debilitating. It may go away after a few weeks (acute), or last for several weeks or months (chronic). Even short-term pain and swelling in the joints can affect your quality of life. Our doctor will first try to diagnose and treat the condition that is causing your joint pain. The goal is to reduce pain and inflammation, and preserve joint function.

Foot pain is reported in 8 of 10 americans each year, yet we seem to think we have to live with it. Guess what – you don't have to. We've been effectively treating foot pain in our Federal Way clinic, and combine a few modalities in order to help you with your pain. Reflexology works wonders, as does ultrasound. Other times orthotics may be called for. Each client's needs are different, and we treat you accordingly to rid you of foot pain or reduce it.

Neck and shoulder pain can be classified in many different ways. Some people experience only neck pain or only shoulder pain, while others experience pain in both areas. Neck pain can be caused by:

• Abnormalities in the bone or joints
• Trauma
• Poor posture
• Degenerative diseases
• Tumors
• Muscle strain

Shoulder pain can be caused by:

• Strains from overexertion
• Tendonitis from overuse
• Shoulder joint instability
• Dislocation
• Collar or upper arm bone fractures
• Frozen shoulder
• Pinched nerves (also called radiculopathy)

Our pain management staff are experts in all causes of pain, and this is one we see quite a bit. Call us today to see what we can do for you.

Sciatica is pain, tingling, or numbness produced by an irritation of the nerve roots that lead to the sciatic nerve. The sciatic nerve is formed by the nerve roots coming out of the spinal cord into the lower back. Branches of the sciatic nerve extend through the buttocks and down the back of each leg to the ankle and foot. Symptoms of sciatica include pain that begins in your back or buttocks and moves down your leg and may move into your foot. Weakness, tingling, or numbness in the leg may also occur.