Chronic pain can range in severity from an annoyance to a major inconvenience, and living with chronic pain keeps many people from pursuing their passions. There are so many causes of chronic pain, and in many cases, medical professionals will seek to treat the symptoms of an issue to solve the problem. While symptoms can help identify an issue, there is another way to look at chronic pain which offers a different perspective and often yields better results. Rather than addressing one single problem area, functional medicine looks at the body holistically and can help create unique and effective treatment plans for chronic pain. At FIX Medical Group, we put our patients’ needs first and work to give them the best chance at recovery using a variety of natural methods. Our team includes experts in the fields of chiropractic care, massage therapy, regenerative medicine, physical therapy and more. It’s our goal to help our patients recover from injury, break free from chronic pain and/or successfully manage their conditions without the need for surgical intervention or the prescription of medication. Part of our wellness care service focuses on functional medicine, a growing medical outlook which has helped many of our patients manage or completely get rid of chronic pain issues. When we use functional medicine in our clinic, your doctor acts more as a coach and mentor with the goal of naturally improving your body’s overall health rather than treating one area. By definition, functional medicine requires the patient to take an active role in their healthcare plan, so our treatment plan is a collaborative effort between you and our team of experts. We are active listeners and the first step is to hear you, understand your concerns and gain a grasp of the issues you are dealing with. From there, we can run tests to help determine the cause of your pain. We check for common allergens, diseases, pain points and check lab tests as part of a functional medicine evaluation. Once we understand your body’s current state, we can make a plan together to help you be the healthiest version of yourself. Functional medicine treatments vary from patient to patient, but they always focus on total health improvement via natural methods. There is a time and a place for surgeries or medications, but functional medicine as a first step can help a person heal without the recovery time of a surgery or the side effects of a medication. Our team can help you make a treatment plan which can include changes in your lifestyle, diet or exercise plans, the addition of natural supplements to return levels of important nutrients to their ideal levels, or other means of treating your unique health needs. If you are ready to take an active role in your overall well being and attack chronic pain from an entire body perspective, our team is ready to help. To learn more about functional medicine and our other proven treatment options, give us a call or book your consultation online today.