{"id":294423,"date":"2024-12-06T16:00:38","date_gmt":"2024-12-06T19:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/how-can-physiatrists-treat-chronic-pain\/"},"modified":"2024-12-06T16:00:38","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T19:00:38","slug":"how-can-physiatrists-treat-chronic-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/emfoco.med.br\/en\/how-can-physiatrists-treat-chronic-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"How can physiatrists treat chronic pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"

What is a physiatrist<\/b> and how he can help with chronic pain and other illnesses<\/b><\/h2>\n

O <\/span>Physiatrist <\/b> is the specialist who treats diseases affecting the muscles, joints, bones and nerves. The <\/span>Physiatrist <\/b>is responsible for rehabilitating patients suffering from conditions that impair their movement, aiming to improve their quality of life with technical and personalized approaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

Here at MEF, we have <\/span>Dr. Gabriel Picarelli<\/span><\/a>our specialist in <\/span>Physiatry in chronic pain<\/b><\/a>. He specializes in Sports Medicine and is one of the best-prepared professionals to take care of your health. <\/span>arthritis<\/b>, <\/span>bursitis<\/b> and other <\/span>musculoskeletal diseases<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In this article, we’ll talk in detail about the duties of a <\/span>Physiatrist<\/b> and a little about how they can carry out treatments that help reduce <\/span>chronic pain <\/b> and improve your health! Read on to find out more. Click here <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> to book a <\/span>Physiatry appointment<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Physiatrist<\/b>: learn a little about this specialty<\/b><\/h2>\n

To begin with, the <\/span>Physiatrist treats what<\/b>? The <\/span>Physiatrist <\/b>is nothing more than a specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. <\/span> <\/p>\n

Therefore,<\/span> it is the doctor who takes care of, prevents, diagnoses and treats <\/span>musculoskeletal diseases<\/b>The doctor can also treat neurological and oncological diseases that interfere with the movement of the limbs. In this case, the doctor can treat diseases such as <\/span>low back pain<\/b>, <\/span>osteoarthritis<\/b>, <\/span>tendinitis<\/b>,<\/span> bursitis<\/b>among others.<\/span><\/p>\n

O <\/b>Physiatrist<\/b> perform surgery?<\/b><\/h3>\n

No, the <\/span>Physiatrist <\/b> does not perform surgical treatments. Its procedures are focused on clinical, non-invasive treatments and the functional rehabilitation of its patients. <\/span><\/p>\n

Treatments vary according to the needs of each patient and the way in which the <\/span>Physiatrist <\/b> will diagnose each case. It’s worth pointing out that this professional’s job is to treat and manage pain, improve functionality, prevent complications and restore patients’ quality of life without resorting to surgical interventions. <\/span><\/p>\n

Meet <\/b>Dr. Gabriel Picarelli<\/b><\/h3>\n

Here at <\/span>Instituto Medicina em Foco<\/span><\/a>we have <\/span>Dr. Gabriel Picarelli<\/span><\/a>. He is our specialist in <\/span>Physiatry<\/b> and Clinical Neurophysiology at Santa Casa de Miseric\u00f3rdia de S\u00e3o Paulo, with a specialization in Sports Medicine. <\/span> <\/p>\n

He is also very experienced in his field, with subspecializations in Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring and Joint and Muscle Infiltrations. To make an appointment with him, please contact us via WhatsApp at <\/span>link<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n