Pain Management FAQs

If you’ve recently been injured or you struggle with chronic pain, it can be extremely overwhelming to deal with your pain on a daily basis. It’s important to understand how you can increase your quality of life by finding a pain management solution that works for you. Dr. Carmen Quinones at Virgin Islands Orthopaedics & Medical Specialists in St. Thomas and St. Croix can help you find the pain management solution that works best for your lifestyle and can answer some frequently asked questions.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pain Management

Q. How can I prevent the pain?

A. Your doctor in St. Thomas and St. Croix, VI, will work with you to find a pain management solution that works best for you. This may include stretching exercises that can help strengthen your muscles. This can also help prevent further pain from occurring and causing more stress on your body.

Q. How is pain managed and treated?

A. A pain management plan is developed to meet your specific needs and concerns. Your doctor will pinpoint the source of your pain and develop a plan that can help you feel more comfortable on a daily basis. This might be using massage therapy and exercises or minimally invasive treatment options like cortisone shots or epidural injections. This can help provide you with a sense of relief for months. In severe cases, your doctor may recommend surgery.

Q. What forms of pain can be managed?

A. Pain management deals with a variety of different pains. This could be chronic pain, back pain, post-surgery pain, or an injury.

Contact Your Doctor Today!

Find out more about pain management today! Contact Dr. Carmen Quinones at Virgin Islands Orthopaedics & Medical Specialists in St. Thomas and St. Croix to learn more about pain management and ask any further questions you may have. Call for more information today at (340) 714-2845 for the office in St. Thomas, and (340) 692-5000 for the office in St. Croix.

St Thomas

340-714-2845

St Croix

340-692-5000

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Saint Thomas

Monday:

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Tuesday:

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Wednesday:

7:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

7:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

7:00 am-4:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

St. Croix

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed