Overview

Did you know?

Chronic pain often results from conditions that are difficult to diagnose and treat, and from those conditions that may take a long time to reverse. Some examples include cancer, neuropathy, long-term post-injury pain and referred pain.

Pain management can be done using medicine, surgery and psychological techniques. This multidisciplinary approach can include the use of medications such as narcotics or NSAIDs and pain modifiers (such as tricyclic antidepressants or anticonvulsants), non-pharmacologic measures (such as interventional surgical procedures, physical therapy and exercise, application of ice and/or heat), and psychological measures (such as biofeedback and psychotherapy).

But why travel for surgery?

As with many other goods and services, the global marketplace has given rise to competition. Within the healthcare universe the result as been the creation of a three dimensional reality for consumers when traveling internationally for medical services: a rise in higher quality care; an opportunity for dramatic cost-savings; and a level of superior service and patient experience.