How We Treat Sinus Pain At Severn Clinics
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Our service is for people who want to be truly free from chronic pain & injuries. This involves healing the real causes of pain and injury susceptibility, deep in the body and nervous system. It also means moving beyond outdated ‘symptom based’ approaches to pain.
We combine cutting edge technology, hands on methods, tailored rehab programs and stress management. This enables us to manage everything from fresh ankle sprains; to the chronic pains associated with conditions like osteoarthritis, disc bulges and PTSD.
We provide transformative healthcare in a welcoming and friendly environment. For us, genuine care and authentic communication are not bonus features. They are healthcare fundamentals.
Successful management and relief of stubborn sinus pain can be surprisingly straight forward. Yet in other instances a systematic, focused, and persistent approach may be required to get your sinus pain under control.
We specialise in providing flexible ‘multidisciplinary’ pain relief – using a wide range of tools and techniques. This ensures we have the best possible chance to help everyone: from the most easy straightforward cases right through to the most treatment resistant forms of back pain.
Find The Cause
Hands On Pain Relief
Rehabilitation And Prevention
Getting to the bottom of your sinus pain means finding out where exactly the pain is coming from – and exactly what is causing it.
Sisus pain can come from muscle, tendons, discs, joints, ligaments, nerves, bones, fascia (connective tissue) or even an internal organ. Establishing clearly which tissue is creating the pain is the first step towards relief. But we don’t stop there because we want to know WHY you are suffering.
Some back pains are caused by damaged or degenerated tissue. Some back pains are caused by weakness deep in the core and hip. Some back pains are caused by psychological stress. Some back pains are caused by scar tissue from old injuries. Some back pains are caused by the nature of a person’s job. Some back pains can even be caused by having flat feet or a rotated pelvis.
Finding out why you have back pain is essential if you want longer term relief from pain. Which is why we place great importance on this step. We have a wide range of technologies and tests at our disposal, in order to identify the source of back pain. If you need an X Ray or MRI to diagnose your pain we’ll organise a referral for the relevant imaging for you on the spot.
In most cases of back pain, it’s necessary to work with a team who combine a variety of technologies and hands-on methods to ease your back pain. So that’s exactly what we do.
Most people who require treatment for stubborn back pain don’t respond particularly well to just being given home exercises. Much in the same way that most people with toothache don’t respond too well to just being sent home with some dental floss. When toothache is bad you need a filling, when back pain is bad you need treatments and technologies that ease your pain.
If you have chronic back pain you almost certainly need hands on treatments with professionals who are trained to physically relieve pain. We use some of the most advanced pain technology available anywhere, combined with a wide range of skill based manual techniques.
Successful prevention of back pain in the longer term often requires more than just the right ‘treatments’.
For many patients, back pain treatments that bring some blessed relief are often just the start point. Core exercises, custom orthotics, glute strengthening, stress management, postural correction, lifestyle tweaks, workstation tweaks and even dietary tweaks are often necessary. Muscle weakness deep in the core is often thekey issue.
Most cases of back pain are either caused by something that we are doing wrong or something that the body needs help with like core strength or alignment. Making necessary adjustments to your lifestyle and the wellbeing of your body may be necessary for longer term success. Coaching for these important changes in those who wish to make them is a part of what we do
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Sinus pain can really disrupt daily life, but at Severn Clinic, we’re dedicated to providing personalized solutions to help you find relief. From innovative therapies like percussion gun therapy and low-level laser therapy to simple yet effective sinus massage techniques, our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools to manage your sinus pain effectively. We believe that the real key to sinus pain treatment is not to ‘treat sinus pain’ but to optimise and support healthy drainage in the sinuses. Our patients consistently report to us that this approach can be life-changing. Here is a review of the treatments we use to help with sinus pain and a few of the more traditional approaches to sinus pain treatment.
A form of percussive massage has emerged as a promising tool in the management of sinus pain. This innovative approach involves using a handheld device to deliver rapid pulses of pressure to specific areas, such as the sinuses. This aids in loosening mucus and enhancing circulation, crucial for relieving sinus pressure and promoting drainage.
Additionally, percussion gun therapy stimulates blood flow to the affected sinus areas, aiding in reducing inflammation and promoting healing. Improved circulation facilitates the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to the tissues, supporting the body’s natural healing process and accelerating recovery from sinus pain.
Low-level laser therapy (LLLT) has emerged as a promising treatment option for sinus pain, offering relief from symptoms and promoting healing in the sinus cavities. Unlike other forms of laser therapy, LLLT operates through a photochemical mechanism, meaning that when light is absorbed, it causes a molecular change in the soft tissue. LLLT is characterized as “low-level” because it requires relatively low energy levels to achieve therapeutic effects. The initial impact of LLLT is primarily on the mitochondria within cells, leading to an increase in adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, essential for cellular processes. This metabolic boost in damaged soft tissues facilitates safe and effective wound healing, promoting relief from sinus pain.
Combining LLLT with percussion gun therapy can enhance the effectiveness of both treatments for sinus pain management. LLLT reduces inflammation and promotes tissue healing, while percussion gun therapy provides targeted pressure to improve sinus drainage and alleviate congestion. Together, these therapies offer a comprehensive approach to relieving symptoms of sinus pain.
At our clinic, we offer dry needling as a natural approach to addressing sinus pain, harnessing the body’s innate healing capabilities. This technique involves precisely inserting thin needles into trigger points within facial and neck muscles. As the needles penetrate these points, they stimulate the release of endorphins, the body’s natural painkillers, promoting a sense of relaxation and well-being. Additionally, dry needling increases blood flow to the affected areas, aiding in the delivery of oxygen and nutrients crucial for tissue repair. Through this holistic approach, we aim to not only alleviate muscular tension but also indirectly ease sinus discomfort, providing you with comprehensive relief from sinus pain.
Sinus massage techniques can offer natural relief from sinus congestion and discomfort, providing a non-invasive way to promote drainage and ease pressure. Incorporating simple massage techniques into your daily routine can help alleviate symptoms of sinus pain and improve overall comfort. At Severn Clinic, we’re committed to helping you find natural relief from sinus congestion and discomfort. Our goal is to empower you with the knowledge and skills to manage sinus pain effectively at home. With our expertise, we can guide you through simple massage techniques that promote drainage and ease pressure, ultimately providing relief from sinus congestion and discomfort. Below, we’ve outlined five effective sinus massage techniques that we can help teach you, enabling you to incorporate them into your daily routine for improved sinus health.
Brow Bone Tap: Gently tapping your fingers along the brow bone to stimulate drainage and relieve pressure in the frontal sinuses.
Cheekbone Massage: Using circular motions with your fingertips along the cheekbones to encourage sinus drainage and ease congestion.
Under-Eye Press: Applying light pressure with your fingertips under the eyes, near the bridge of the nose, to promote lymphatic drainage and reduce puffiness.
Nasal Bridge Massage: Using your thumbs to massage along the bridge of the nose in an upward motion to alleviate congestion and improve circulation.
Jaw Release: Massaging the jaw area with gentle, circular motions to relieve tension and encourage relaxation, which can indirectly alleviate sinus pressure.
In addition to therapeutic interventions, several treatments can help ease symptoms of sinus pain, including:
Saline nasal spray: Rinses the inside of the nose, promoting sinus drainage and relieving congestion.
Nasal corticosteroids (e.g., fluticasone, budesonide): These nasal sprays help prevent and treat swelling in the nasal passages, reducing inflammation and improving airflow.
Decongestants (e.g., pseudoephedrine, phenylephrine): Available in liquids, tablets, and nasal sprays, decongestants can provide temporary relief from nasal congestion by narrowing blood vessels in the nasal passages.
Allergy medicines: For sinus pain caused or exacerbated by allergies, allergy medications such as antihistamines (e.g., loratadine, cetirizine) or leukotriene inhibitors (e.g., montelukast) can help alleviate allergy symptoms and reduce inflammation in the sinuses.
Pain relievers: Over-the-counter pain relievers such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, or aspirin can help alleviate pain and discomfort associated with sinus pain.
While antibiotics are not typically prescribed for viral sinus pain, they may be necessary if symptoms are severe, worsening, or long-lasting, and bacterial infection is suspected. To prevent recurrence and antibiotic resistance, it’s essential to complete the full course of antibiotics, even if symptoms improve. Please note that while we do not prescribe medications at our clinic, antibiotics are an option available through consultation with a healthcare provider.
For sinus pain caused or worsened by allergies, allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, may be beneficial. These shots help desensitize the immune system to specific allergens, reducing allergic reactions and sinus pain symptoms over time. Immunotherapy drugs, such as allergen extracts (e.g., pollen, dust mites), are administered under medical supervision and may require a series of injections to achieve optimal results. While we do not provide medication prescriptions at our clinic, immunotherapy is an option available through consultation with a healthcare provider.
On the basis that some of us have narrower drainage channels in our skull than others, surgeons still use drills to open up sinus drainage in a surprising number of people. Surgery has its place in almost every area of healthcare and there may well be times that this is necessary. At Severn Clinics our experience treating sinus pain and sinusitis with non-surgical processes has left us quite skeptical about whether surgery is often needed to treat sinus pain. It is noteworthy that surgical specialists have backed off dramatically in the past 50 years and that many surgeries have been found to be too invasive or too risky to remain primary treatment options (like back surgery).
Hands On Treatments
We are in the business of helping you get out of pain. The heart of our clinical process is a committed and very hands on approach to getting you out of pain as quickly, painlessly and safely as possible. We are willing to use a wide range of tools and also to work tirelessly in our efforts to get you out of pain.
Flexible Treatment Approach
Even among professionals there is little agreement on the best ways to treat pain. If there is one thing that we know for certain about pain management though, it’s that a flexible multidisciplinary treatment approach to back pain is best. This is why we take such great care to provide the most diverse range of pain relief tools possible under one roof.
Get To The Bottom Of It
The human body seldom if ever generates pain for no reason. Pain is a highly organised and intelligent form of feedback that we have evolved over millions of years. In other words if you have pain it will be for a good reason. We always strive to find the deepest possible explanation for your pain so that you have the best possible chance of preventing it in the longer term.
Excellent Communication
Unlike a one-off filling at the dentist, successfully managing back pain is a process. A process that often requires commitment, trust and clear communication. We believe that clear and open communication combined with genuine rapport are fundamental within our arsenal of pain management tools.
Assume Nothing
Just because a treatment has worked for us a thousand times before; doesn’t mean it’s guaranteed to work on you! Pain management is not a ‘1 size fits all’ moment in life. We monitor our patients’ response to treatment very closely. This approach enables us to make agile treatment protocols that can be altered in real time should we find that you aren’t responding to the methods that we expect to work for you.
Our team offers a wide range of treatments, helping you to achieve your recovery goals.
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