Pain Therapy

Pain Therapy: A Comprehensive Approach to Chronic Pain Management

Pain therapy is a specialized medical discipline focused on treating patients suffering from chronic pain, regardless of its underlying cause. This can include conditions such as back pain, spinal pain, joint pain, and neuralgias. Unlike acute pain, chronic pain is no longer just a symptom but a disease in itself, where the initial cause may no longer be resolvable.

Chronic pain is often sustained by chronic inflammation that cannot be resolved through conventional pharmacological means. Pain therapy aims to utilize innovative techniques to control this inflammation and modulate pain signals until complete control is achieved. At Image Regenerative Clinic, our experienced team helps plan the right healing path, addressing the issue promptly and effectively.

Our clinic is the only private center in Milan that offers multidisciplinary and personalized pain management. Our pain therapists are physicians specialized in anesthesia, resuscitation, and pain therapy, with specific expertise in managing chronic pain. Their role is to understand the mechanisms generating pain and to control this condition using medications and minimally invasive treatments.

Regenerative Medicine with Lipogems in Pain Therapy

Chronic pain is often sustained by an inflammatory pathology that is no longer resolvable through conventional means. This inflammatory condition at the articular level also leads to a worsening of joint lesions. Unfortunately, currently available drugs are unable to control this problem effectively, and their long-term use can cause serious clinical issues and side effects.

The innovative regenerative medicine technique, Lipogems, helps resolve chronic inflammation and improve joint damage. This is achieved through targeted infiltrative techniques for joints and articular facets. The result is an overall improvement in joint functionality.

Image Regenerative Clinic is at the forefront of chronic pain management through the use of Lipogems, combined with specialized pain therapy follow-up. This approach allows us to address even the most challenging painful conditions, offering our patients a comprehensive and effective treatment plan.

Types of Chronic Pain Conditions TreatedTypes of Chronic Pain Conditions Treated

Pain therapy with Lipogems is effective for various chronic pain conditions.

Fibromyalgia: widespread musculoskeletal pain with targeted regenerative approach.

Rheumatoid arthritis: reduction of joint inflammation and associated pain.

Chronic headaches: migraine and tension headaches resistant to traditional medications.

Neuralgias: neuropathic pain including trigeminal, post-herpetic, diabetic.

Chronic low back pain: sciatica and persistent lumbar pain without conservative response.

Temporomandibular joint syndrome: facial pain and masticatory dysfunction.

Post-traumatic pain: following accidents or surgical procedures with persistent painful outcomes.

Mechanism of Action: How Lipogems Fights Pain

Lipogems acts on chronic pain through multiple synergistic regenerative mechanisms.

Anti-inflammatory action: reduction of pro-inflammatory cytokines that perpetuate pain.

Tissue regeneration: repair of damaged tissues that are sources of nociception.

Neural modulation: positive influence on pain nerve circuits and central sensitization.

Vascularization: improved blood supply in chronic pain areas.

Endogenous release: stimulation of natural production of endogenous analgesic substances.

Cycle interruption: breaking the vicious pain-inflammation-pain cycle that self-perpetuates chronic conditions.

Advantages vs Traditional Pharmacological Therapies

Regenerative therapy offers substantial advantages over conventional pharmacological treatments.

No dependency: no risk of addiction or tolerance like with opioids.

Minimal side effects: local procedure without significant systemic effects.

Causal action: treatment of pain causes not just symptom masking.

Prolonged duration: benefits maintained for months-years vs daily medication intake.

Quality of life: global functional improvement not just numerical pain reduction.

Drug interactions: no interference with other necessary medications.

Long-term sustainability: economically advantageous approach over time.

Personalized Pain Therapy Protocols

Each chronic pain patient receives a personalized and multidisciplinary therapeutic protocol.

Initial assessment: comprehensive pain evaluation, causes, functional and psychological impact.

Pain mapping: precise identification of areas to treat with Lipogems.

Targeted infiltrations: guided techniques to reach involved anatomical structures.

Complementary therapies: physiotherapy, pain psychology, relaxation techniques.

Progressive monitoring: pain and functionality assessment scales at regular intervals.

Therapeutic adaptation: protocol modification based on individual response and clinical evolution.

Pain Management: Multidisciplinary Approach

Effective management of chronic pain requires a specialized and coordinated team.

Pain therapist: physicians specialized in anesthesia and pain therapy with Lipogems expertise.

Physiatrist: functional evaluation and specific rehabilitation coordination.

Psychologist: support for emotional and behavioral aspects related to chronic pain.

Physiotherapist: personalized movement and therapeutic exercise programs.

Nutritionist: anti-inflammatory diet to support regenerative process.

Integrated follow-up: coordination between specialists for result optimization and relapse prevention.

Expected Results and Improvement Timeline

Results of pain therapy with Lipogems follow a predictable but personalized timeline.

First 2-4 weeks: possible initial reduction in pain intensity and improved sleep quality.

Months 1-3: progressive decrease in acute episodes and increased physical activity tolerance.

Months 3-6: improvement stabilization, significant reduction in analgesic medications.

Long-term follow-up: benefit maintenance up to 12-24 months, possibility of maintenance treatments.

Success indicators: VAS scale, functional questionnaires, reduced sick days, return to previously compromised activities.

Therapeutic Combinations in Pain Management

Lipogems can be integrated with other therapeutic modalities for optimal synergistic results.

Lipogems + Ozone Therapy: powerful anti-inflammatory and oxygenating action for joint pain.

Lipogems + Acupuncture: nervous system modulation and natural endorphin release.

Lipogems + Mesotherapy: local approach with natural anti-inflammatory substances.

Lipogems + Shock Waves: mechanical stimulation to enhance tissue regeneration.

Lipogems + Bioresonance: energetic rebalancing and pain-related stress reduction.

Sequential protocols: multiple treatment programming for complex resistant conditions.

Understanding Chronic Pain: Beyond Symptom Management

Chronic pain represents a complex medical condition requiring specialized understanding and treatment.

Neuroplasticity changes: how chronic pain alters brain structure and function over time.

Central sensitization: amplification of pain signals in the central nervous system.

Psychosocial factors: impact of depression, anxiety, and social isolation on pain perception.

Functional consequences: disability, work limitations, and reduced quality of life.

Traditional limitations: why conventional pain medications often provide insufficient long-term relief.

Regenerative advantage: how Lipogems addresses underlying tissue pathology rather than just symptoms.

Why Choose Image for Pain Therapy

Specialized Center: Only private clinic in Milan with multidisciplinary chronic pain approach.

Advanced Technology: Regenerative Lipogems for causal treatment not symptomatic.

Expert Team: Pain therapists specialized in anesthesia and regenerative medicine.

Personalized Protocols: Individual assessment and customized treatments for each patient.

Integrated Approach: Combination of innovative therapies for superior lasting results.