It is estimated that eighty-six (86) million American adults live in chronic pain, and at The Las Vegas Pain Relief Center (LVPRC) you will find the latest and greatest in dealing with pain management. Most LVPRC patients report immediate improvement in their range of motion, strength, endurance and/or a reduction in painful symptoms after their very first visit.
LVPRC provides the most complete pain relief services currently available with state of the art treatments administered by the finest certified medical professionals. Our expertise with all categories of pain relief is second to none. We know what true service is all about! LVPRC is concerned with every patient’s total satisfaction. Dealing with LVPRC is a pleasure because LVPRC aims to make patients feel special and to deliver on our promises. Patients leave with a sense of comfort.
LVPRC's mission is to provide the most complete pain relief services available, utilizing advanced integrated techniques that provide the most permanent results so that our patients will have a longer, healthier, more fulfilled life.
Pain is a very critical biological warning sign. It alerts the body when something is wrong. Pain can signal an injury such as when one touches a hot stove or steps on a nail. Pain can also signal an underlying disease or infection. Most people experience pain whether it’s from a nagging headache, a recent operation, or a broken bone. Pain commonly results from a repetitive injury of some kind (for example, Carpal Tunnel or low back pain). At LVPRC we locate the exact location(s) of your body's restrictions and correct the damage. Patients report noticeable improvements after their very first visit.
Pain is typically classified as acute or chronic.
- Acute – Acute pain occurs suddenly due to illness, sports-injury, automobile accident or surgery. This pain has a short duration which subsides when the injured tissue heals. (usually <3 months)
- Chronic – Chronic pain persists for long periods of time. (usually >3 months)
Failure to treat acute pain promptly and appropriately at the time of injury, during initial care, contributes to the development of chronic pain syndromes furthered by the development of scar tissues in the muscles, tendons and ligaments in and around the area.
LVPRC believes that it is important to understand the types of soft tissue injuries, how they occur, and what is happening in the body when injuries do occur.
The diagram below illustrates the healing process and cumulative injury cycle.Click on the image below to view in Adobe .pdf (*Adobe reader required)
The LVPRC Belief : “No one needs to live in Pain”
LVPRC pain relief care integrates the best in standardized and holistic treatments to deliver the most effective results. LVPRC successfully treats over 300 different types of muscular and fascial impairments with amazing results! See "Patient Testimonials" for comments from just a few of the hundreds of very impressed and satisfied LVPRC patients. To maximize results, our treatments plans are divided into four phases.
LVPRC's Four Phases of Care:The Initial Phase (Phase One) of care is a comprehensive examination. Once we have collected the examination findings, we then design a customized treatment plan (Phase Two) to meet each individual patient's needs. Phase Two, the customized treatment plan, is a critical part of our care because it explains in detail what is going to be required and why. Phase Three of care is a combination of proven therapy methods linked together to maximize results. Phase Three is a dynamic phase because LVPRC patients are continuously reevaluated to measure progress.
The treatment plans are designed to return the patient to his or her daily living activities as soon as possible. The treatment plans have a starting point and an ending point so the need for never ending care is obsolete. Once maximum performance is achevied, Phase Four, the final phase of care, is a maintance program specifically designed to maintain a healthy, pain free, lifestyle.
Three Primary Types of Injuries:
- Acute Injuries - Sports injuries, automobile accidents, and work related injuries
- Cumulative Injuries - ANY activities that are repetitive in nature
- Pressure or Crush Injuries - Sitting on a wallet for a long time
The Most Common Injuries Treated at LVPRC: Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI).
Research shows that:
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The cost of RSI injuries has surpassed all other health care expenditures and is now the greatest drain on our health care system.
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According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), repetitive strain injuries are the nation's most common and costly occupational health problem, affecting hundreds of thousands of North American Workers, and costing more than 100 billion a year in related costs.
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Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) caused by cumulative trauma are now the major cause of injuries in the workforce. Statistics show that the number of patients suffering from cumulative trauma has now surpassed those suffering from back pain.
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RSI cases have increased at the phenomenal rate of 670 % over the last five years.
Common therapies such as cross friction massage, heat, cold, electrical stimulation, rest, exercise, and surgery have all failed to treat cumulative trauma effectively. Repetitive Strain Injuries are a result of specific, measurable, and physical factors.
The following "Law of Repetitive Motion" describes the impact of the various physical factors upon the tissues of the human body:
The only way to decrease the incidence of Repetitive Strain/Sprain Injuries or RSI's is to make a change in these four factors ( N, F, A, and R) to reduce the total insult to the tissues.
Most LVPRC patients feel relief immedatley; however, severe conditions may take 8-10 sessions. The treatments are designed to locate the scar tissue adhesions caused by the injury, correct them, and quickly restore proper biomechanical function to the enitre body.
Causes of Soft Tissue Injuries:
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Weak and Tight Tissues - Repetitive effort tends to make muscles tighten. A tight muscle tends to weaken; a weak muscle tends to tighten. Therefore, the process continues to worsen.
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Friction - Pressure - Tension - As a result of weak and tight tissues, internal forces rise. Friction, pressure, or tension can be present at the same time. If one or more of these factors is high, an acute injury and inflammation can result -- even without external forces being applied.
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Decreased Circulation - Edema increased forces on tissues result in decreased circulation. Edema results if pressure is applied over one of the vulnerable, low-pressure lymphatic channels. External forces - in the form of a constant pressure or tension injury -- may also decrease circulation or cause edema.
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Adhesion or Fibrosis - Adhesions can occur as a result of acute injury, repetitive motion, and constant pressure or tension. Cellular hypoxia from restricted circulation causes fibrosis and adhesions to occur between tissues.
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Tear/crush syndrome - The physical tearing and crushing of the tissues (microscopic or macroscopic) can occur when sufficient force is applied. This can be the result of an external force, the result of acute injuries, or the result of internal stresses.
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Inflammatory response - Inflammation is a result of any injury and begins the natural healing process. The body begins to proliferate cells to the area that is injured, and the scar tissue process begins. The cycle progresses from simple inflammation into the "weak-and-tense" phase. The tissues palpate with a decreased range of motion, and the tissues may feel tight.
- Weakened immune system and slower recovery from disease or injury
- Human suffering, fear, anger
- Loss of self-esteem
- Depression and/or anxiety
- Deterioration of relationships, marriages, intimacy
- Loss of independence (performing daily activities: dressing, shopping, etc.)
- Decreased quality of life
Pain adversely impacts almost every aspect of a person's life: sleeping, working, socializing, and accomplishing everyday tasks.
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Smoking and diabetes decrease circulation, perpetuate the injury cycle, and may limit complete recovery
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Thyroid deficiencies increase muscle tension and accelerate the “weak and tense” factors of the cycle (Blood Panel)
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Hormonal changes, excessive body weight, hysterectomy, and pregnancy lead to predictable alterations to affected tissues
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Arthritis Achilles Tendonitis Ankle injuries Back pain/injuries Bicipital tendonitis Bunions Bursitis Bulging Disc Carpel Tunnel Syndrome Compartment Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Cumulative Trauma injuries De Quervains's Tenosynovitis Dupuytren's Contracture Disc Herniation Foot pain/injury Finger Injuries Frozen shoulder |
Golfers elbow Tendonitis Gait imbalances Hammer toes Hand injuries Headaches Heel Spurs Hip pain Ilio Tibial Band syndrome Impingement syndromes Joint dysfunctions Knee Meniscus injuries Knee pain Muscle weakness Muscle pulls or strains Myofascitis Neck pain Nerve Entrapment Plantar Fascitis
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Post surgical treatment Repetitive strain injuries Restless Leg Syndrome Rib pain Rotator Cuff Syndrome Scar tissue formation Sciatica Shin splints Shoulder pain Swimmers shoulder Tendonitis Tennis Elbow Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Throwing injuries TMJ Weight lifting injuries Whiplash Wrist injuries |
What to Expect from Your LVPRC Treatment:
Every LVPRC session is actually a combination of examination and treatment. The LVPRC provider uses his or her hands to evaluate the texture, tension, movement and function of muscles, fascia, tendons, ligaments and nerves. Abnormal tissues are treated by combining precisely directed tension with very specific movements.
These treatment protocols – over 500 of them - are unique to ART®. They allow providers to identify and to correct the specific problems that are affecting each individual patient.
Treatments take about 8-15 minutes for each area being treated. A condition may require two to ten visits before full functionality is restored. Joint manipulations and physical therapy are frequently carried out in conjunction with ART® to increase treatment effectiveness.
Whenever possible, patients are asked to perform active movements during the treatment session. The active motions stimulate neurological pathways in the spinal cord and brain that help to reduce pain during treatment. Motion also helps to reproduce the stresses the patient will actually be under during normal active motion.
There is seldom any bruising in the superficial tissues after treatment as most protocols travel with the veinous flow. To avoid future injuries, patients are instructed to perform injury specific exercises, are given both postural recommendations and also a clear understanding about the mechanism of injury to prevent re-injury. When a soft tissue problem has been resolved, the symptoms will not return unless the injury re-occurs. Treatments can feel uncomfortable during the movement phases as the scar tissue or adhesions "break-up." This discomfort is temporary and subsides almost immediately after the treatment. It is common to feel a duplication of your pain symptoms during the treatment; this is a good indication that the problem has been identified. Patients report that "It hurts good."
Patients can expect their strength, speed, and endurance to improve within the first 8-10 treatments. Patients are tested on these factors after four to six visits. If no improvement is seen, either the source of the problem has not been found or the area affected needs to be treated further.
Once maximum performance is achevied, patients are placed on a maintance program specifically designed to maintain a healthy, pain free lifestyle.
