Pain Management

More than 20% of Americans experience ongoing pain, which can become crippling when not addressed. At Wellsprings Natural Healthcare in Belcourt, North Dakota, highly trained family nurse practitioner Cheryll Simmons, FNP-BC, MSN, MPH, finds the root cause of your chronic pain and treats it to restore your quality of life. Don’t live in pain when you don’t have to. Schedule an in-person or telehealth evaluation at Wellsprings Natural Healthcare by phone or request one online today.

What is pain management?

While chronic pain is quite common, it’s not something you must endure.

Pain management at Wellsprings Natural Healthcare treats the causes of chronic pain to eliminate it, allowing you to again live pain-free. After determining the root cause of your pain, Cheryll tailors a treatment plan that ensures a highly effective, long-lasting outcome.

Which conditions can pain management address?

At Wellsprings Natural Healthcare, pain management can ease discomfort caused by:

• Injuries
• Arthritis
• Osteoporosis
• Sports injuries
• Diabetes
• Fibromyalgia
• Heart or blood vessel problems
• Lupus
• Gout
• Headaches and migraines
• Neck or back injuries
• Joint problems
• Neuropathy
• Musculoskeletal conditions
• Obesity
• Stress
• Anxiety, depression, and other mental health disorders
• Unknown causes (idiopathic pain)

The exact cause of chronic pain isn’t always clear, but Cheryll can help you manage it nonetheless.

What are the risk factors for chronic pain?

Things in your genetic makeup and environment can contribute to pain-causing conditions. Examples of risk factors include a family history of chronic pain, chronic diseases, carrying excess body weight, smoking, and ongoing or extreme stress. Additional risks include working a physically demanding job, playing contact sports, aging, and a history of traumatic injury.

Which pain management treatment is best for me?

Cheryll discusses your medical history and symptoms to help pinpoint the cause of ongoing pain. She weighs you, checks your vital signs, and completes a physical exam. You might need bloodwork, urinalysis, disease screening, nerve testing, imaging procedures, or other diagnostic tests to determine which pain management treatment best suits you. 

What might pain management consist of?

Your personalized pain management treatment plan can consist of one or more of the following:

• Medical weight loss
• Chronic disease management
• Dietary supplements
• Changes in diet, exercise, sleep, and other lifestyle habits
• Stopping smoking and/or excessive alcohol consumption 
• Yoga, meditation, tai chi, acupuncture, massage, or other stress-reduction treatments
• Mental healthcare
• Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
• Over-the-counter medicines
• Prescription drugs
• Injections

Cheryll follows up in person or via telehealth to ensure that your pain management plan is working as designed. She might refer you to another specialist if you have a complex pain-causing medical problem or change your treatment plan to ensure long-term relief.

Schedule an in-person or telehealth pain management evaluation at Wellsprings Natural Healthcare by phone or request one online today.