Nura Celebrates Pain Awareness Month

Pain Awareness Month is important to Nura because it aligns with our mission to improve the lives of individuals living with chronic pain. This month provides an opportunity to raise awareness about the complexities of pain, educate the public and healthcare community, and advocate for better pain management practices. It also underscores our commitment to advancing pain treatment through innovative approaches and compassionate care, ensuring that those affected by chronic pain receive the support and relief they need.

How does Nura treat chronic pain?
For 30 years, our team of pain specialists has helped thousands of people manage their pain and resume daily living. We specialize in treating simple to complex chronic pain conditions. Our approach centers around providing a personalized approach that seamlessly coordinates medication management, physical therapy, and behavioral health services with minimally invasive interventional procedures. For more complex pain cases, we offer a full range of implantable pain control options, including neurostimulators and pain pumps.

Whether you or someone you know is living with chronic pain, there are several ways you can try and cope with it.

• Check-in with yourself or a loved one. It could be you writing in a journal, having a phone call with a friend, having a Zoom call with family, or sending a simple text message to a loved one. Expressing your feelings is helpful, so keep your support system close.
• Try to get some gentle exercise. While the weather is still nice, walk around the block or to your favorite coffee shop. Take 10 minutes to do a stretching routine. Go for a swim at the community pool. Any movement is good movement. Be sure not to push yourself too hard, especially if the pain increases.
• Relax. Being in pain can cause stress on the body and our minds. Find ways to relax, whether it is breathing techniques, reading a book, or listening to calm music. These are all ways to take a moment for yourself and try not to think about any pain you are feeling.
• Eat well and stay hydrated. It’s important to fuel our bodies with nutritious foods and drink plenty of water. A diet of protein, fruits and vegetables, grains, and even your favorite dessert every so often is a great way to ensure you get everything you need. Remember, it’s all about balance!
• Schedule an appointment with a chronic pain specialist. If you are ready to take the next step and seek professional treatment for your pain, our team is here and ready to help! Call our team at 763-537-6000 to schedule an appointment.