Pain Pills Aren’t the Only Option — The Procedures That Can Give You Your Life Back

Dr. Takem discusses chronic pain management with Dr. Tiffany Russ, exploring effective strategies, the psychological impact of chronic pain, and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to treatment.Today, I’m joined by Dr. Tiffany Russ, an interventional pain specialist, to talk about what most patients don’t realize: chronic pain treatment isn’t limited to pills. We unpack why so many people fear procedures often because of misinformation and how modern interventions can interrupt pain signals instead of simply masking pain. Using a real patient story, we discuss how chronic pain can drive anxiety, depression, and even high blood pressure, and why restoring function matters more than chasing “zero pain.” Dr. Russ breaks down the most common options nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and epidural steroid injections—and explains the difference between nerve pain and arthritic/inflammatory pain. The takeaway: the goal of pain care is better quality of life and function, not perfection, and there are more safe, effective tools available than most patients have been told.Questions for Dr. Takem and the team💡 Start your journey today with Maryland Primary Care & WellnessBook your consultation: https://www.maryland-primarycare.com/