Pain Management
Getting to the Root of Your Pain
Who we are?
We have several practice locations throughout Central Florida, Southern California and in Dallas/Fort Worth – an extensive network of professionals with experience treating a variety of conditions.
Using our years of expertise and training, we can provide you with not only effective treatments, but also compassionate service. Our practice is dedicated to you because we understand how chronic pain can affect the quality of your life. Our team is highly specialized in interventional pain management so that we can find out where your pain originates and help you find relief.
What we do?
Our providers are committed to applying the most innovative pain management methods available to restore a better quality of life for patients with chronic pain. Board-certified in interventional pain medicine, anesthesiology, and related disciplines, our physicians specialize in all areas of pain management.
As a team, we offer a wide range of procedures that can treat even the most challenging pain cases. We make it our priority to treat the entire person and not just the pain. Personalized treatment plans are created for each patient, and integrates a variety of effective pain management techniques. Our plan options range from conservative pain management to minimally invasive procedures.
How do we do it?
Regional Pain Medical Treatment Center of Fullerton, Florida Pain Relief Group and Texas Pain Relief Group are affiliates of Physician Partners of America (PPOA). Simply put, your physician is able to focus on being just that: your physician. PPOA helps manage the non-medical tasks so that your doctor can focus on what is important: you!
We want the patient to come first because we believe that is the way it really should be.
Our Story
We all have a story to share. And we are proud to share ours! The journey of where we come from tells us about who we are today and who we want to be tomorrow.
For Texas Pain Relief Group and Florida Pain Relief Group, our journey began with Rodolfo Gari, MD, MBA, an expert in both medicine and business. After treating patients for more than 25 years, Dr. Gari was all too familiar with the paper-pushing and data-crunching that prevented him from using his time to do what he loved most: caring for his patients. We all know there are too few hours in the day as it is, so he wondered: Why do healthcare systems sidetrack doctors from using their time to do what they do best?
And so, Dr. Gari founded Physician Partners of America in 2013 to serve physicians who want to spend their time seeing patients and stop worrying about administration. Likewise, our Pain Relief Group’s shared goal is to strengthen doctor-patient relationships to provide a patient-centered experience that results in better patient outcomes.
Today, we are readily transforming the patient experience in the Tampa Bay and Dallas-Fort Worth areas. As for tomorrow, we hope to be revolutionizing the patient experience in new cities across the great states of America!
Our Difference
Our Physicians Provide Compassionate Care for People in Pain.
Whatever type of chronic pain you may be experiencing, it has no doubt impacted your life. If you are living with pain, you understandably want relief and want it quickly. Even if you care for someone with chronic pain, you are searching for solutions to help with debilitating conditions. Regardless of what side of the situation you find yourself on, you know the longing for someone to listen, to empathize and to sincerely care.
Here at Physician Partners of America, we do just that: listen, empathize and care. Not only are our physicians specialized in pain management; they are special because they provide both compassion and respect. They treat not only your pain, but the whole person.
Our providers will partner with you to develop a treatment plan designed for your best outcome. We do not just use one approach, but incorporate many modalities to provide effective care.
Each patient is different, and each treatment plan will be as well.
Our pain management experts are here for you every step of the way, providing proven therapies in a clinic setting that combines comfort and advanced technology. We are here with the compassion and expertise you and your family have been searching for during this journey.
Conditions
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Causalgia
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Causes of Cancer Pain
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Chronic Abdominal Pain
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Chronic Headaches
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Chronic Pain
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Chronic Pelvic Pain
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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
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Diabetic Neuropathy
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Endometriosis
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Facet Disease
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Facet Joint Syndrome
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Failed Back Syndrome
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Fibromyalgia
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Foot Pain
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Herniated Disc Pain
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Joint Pain
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Lower Back Pain
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Lumbar Puncture Procedure
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Lyme Disease Pain
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Mitochondrial Disease
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Musculoskeletal Pain
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Nerve Root Pain
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Osteoporosis
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Phantom Limb Pain
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Pinched Nerve Pain
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Postherpetic Neuralgia
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Raynaud’s Disease
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Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
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Sciatica
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Shingles Pain
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Spinal Stenosis
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Spinal Stenosis
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Spondylolisthesis
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
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Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Whiplash
Treatments
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Alternative Treatments for ...
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Alternatives to Prescriptio...
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Botox for Chronic Pain
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Celiac Plexus Block
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Discectomy
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Electrodiagnostic Test
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Facet Denervation
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Facet Joint Injection
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Facet Rhizotomy Injection
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Intrathecal Pump
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Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty
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Laminectomy
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Laminoplasty
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Lumbar Epidural Steroid Inj...
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Lumbar Sympathetic Block
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Morphine Pump Implants
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Nerve Blocks
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Pharmacogenomics
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Pulsed Radiofrequency
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Radio Frequency Ablation
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Schedule Two Narcotics
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Spinal Cord Stimulator
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Stellate Ganglion Block
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Stem Cell Therapy
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Trigger Point Injections
What is interventional pain management?
An important part of your comprehensive treatment at Physician Partners of America includes interventional pain management. This subspecialty of pain management medicine that focuses on the pain pathway. Through procedures like injection therapies, the body’s response to pain is blocked or altered. For example, steroid injections can be directly implemented at the site of injury to reduce the inflammatory response that causes the pain. In some cases, patients benefit further by finding that with the added relief, they are able to more fully participate in the physical therapy treatments that help heal the injury.
By implementing plans that target pain at every level, we work with patients to find long-term relief, not just temporary solutions.
Since pain involves multiple systems in the body, an effective treatment plan should do the same. In simple terms, pain is a three-part process: It has a source, a pathway and a response. Your customized treatment plan may target fixing the problem area causing the pain, blocking the signals that lead to pain sensations, and/or finding ways to decrease the brain’s response to pain signals.
When should I seek interventional pain management therapy?
When pain is preventing you from completing your daily activities or healthy living, you should consult an interventional pain management specialist. When more conservative techniques may have failed, an interventional pain management specialist can discuss more targeted therapies that may prove to be successful. During your appointment, our specialists will discuss whether you would be a good candidate for this therapy. This occurs only after conducting a thorough review of your medical history, a physical exam and imaging and diagnostic tests.
Unlike other pain management techniques, interventional pain management is exact and immediate.
Physicians simply identify the source of the pain and then treat the site of injury in a localized and targeted way. Unlike physical therapy alone, which may take time to alleviate the pain, the effects of interventional management are usually felt immediately.
How does interventional pain management work with other pain management treatments?
We understand that patients want options. Many individuals understandably want to avoid the negative side-effects and possible addictive qualities of pain medication. The interventional pain management specialists at Physician Partners of America are often able to help patients find relief without relying on medications. However, no two patients are alike, and some individuals do require a combination of therapies that include prescriptions to alleviate their pain. Additionally, interventional pain management can be a welcome source of relief for fibromyalgia patients, where treatments targeted at healing the source of pain are not possible.
Physician Partners of America is Built on Teamwork
We have the word partners in our name for a reason. We understand the value of a multidisciplinary approach to pain; that’s why we have a multidisciplinary organization. Our interventional pain specialists can work with our in-house specialists, ranging from surgeons to anesthesiologists, to help you find relief as well as communicate with your primary care physician when needed.
Our interventional pain management specialists offer a wide range of therapies to address all levels of pain, including but not limited to:
- Laser Spine Procedures
- Injection Therapy
- Radio Frequency Ablation
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Nerve Blocks
- Facet Joint Injections
- Trigger Point Injections
Alternative Pain Management
Many of our patients ask whether we discuss any alternative pain management treatments, especially those patients who hope to avoid the use of medications. Because our goal is to find the treatment that is right for you, we will work with you to find a way out of pain without medication unless it is absolutely needed.
Some alternative management techniques are known as mind-body therapies because they use the power of your mind to affect how your body responds to pain. Techniques like meditation can help alleviate the discomfort of chronic pain by reducing stress and muscle tension.
The Secret to a Full and Normal Life
At Physician Partners of America, we listen to what you’re saying and how you’re feeling – especially frustration.
We are here to help you find relief and get you onto the next chapter of your life.
Our goal is to find options for you, no matter what your past pain has been like. We find effective treatments with consideration of your specific needs. Caring for your whole person is an important piece of your pain management puzzle, and your positive well-being is why we exist.
We are dedicated to providing unmatched healthcare with the patient as the priority.
Acupuncture
This therapy causes the body to release a massive amount of endorphins. In terms of pain, endorphins are the natural equivalent of morphine or codeine; all three work by activating the opiate receptors in the brain which reduces how much pain we feel. Unlike with morphine and codeine, however, when endorphins stimulate these receptors it does not lead to dependence or addiction. During a session, tiny, stainless steel needles are inserted in various places on your body which stimulates your muscles to release these powerful endorphins.
Yoga
Yoga may be a good option to incorporate into your pain management routine. Yoga classes will help you stretch tight muscles that may be in pain. Building your overall strength and increasing flexibility can help safeguard your body against future injury as well.
Chiropractic Treatment / Massage
If you’re suffering from chronic back pain, a visit to the chiropractor may be something to discuss with your doctor at Physician Partners of America. Chiropractors help adjust the body to reach an ideal alignment, which is thought to help the body begin to heal itself. Massage is also a wonderful alternative therapy that can become an important part of your treatment plan. It can increase blood flow to aching muscles and reduce overall stress levels.
Physical Therapy
Yoga may be a good option to incorporate into your pain management routine. Yoga classes will help you stretch tight muscles that may be in pain. Building your overall strength and increasing flexibility can help safeguard your body against future injury as well.