Chronic pain affects millions of people, and diagnosing the source isn’t always simple.
When pain persists beyond the typical healing window, doctors rely on imaging to uncover what’s happening inside the body.
Midtown Medical Imaging specializes in high-precision diagnostics that support better pain management strategies. Through advanced technology and close collaboration with healthcare providers, we help patients find answers and lasting relief.
Common Conditions and Challenges
Chronic pain can stem from many causes, including injury, inflammation, nerve damage, or degenerative conditions. Some of the most common sources include:
- Herniated discs and spinal stenosis
- Arthritis and joint degeneration
- Fibromyalgia and myofascial pain
- Chronic headaches or migraines
- Sciatica and nerve entrapment
- Post-surgical or trauma-related pain
The challenge?
Chronic pain often isn’t visible on the surface. Symptoms can be vague or appear unrelated to the actual issue.
That’s why imaging is essential; it helps confirm a diagnosis, rule out other conditions, and map out a treatment plan tailored to the patient’s needs.
Imaging Techniques Used in Pain Diagnosis
MRI for Pain
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is the gold standard for evaluating soft tissues, nerves, discs, and ligaments. It’s especially useful for back and joint pain and for identifying conditions like spinal disc herniation or inflammation in muscles and tendons.
CT for Pain
CT scans provide clear, cross-sectional images of bones and joints. They’re commonly used to detect fractures, joint degeneration, and structural changes that could be contributing to chronic pain.
Ultrasound and X-rays
Ultrasound is often used to evaluate soft tissue conditions in real time, such as bursitis or tendonitis. X-rays, while more basic, can identify bone misalignment, arthritis, or other skeletal issues that may be causing pain.
The Role of Imaging in Team-Based Care
Chronic pain is rarely managed by one specialist alone. It often requires input from pain management doctors, neurologists, orthopaedic surgeons, and physical therapists, with imaging serving as the common language between them.
With high-quality scans from Midtown Medical Imaging, your entire care team can make coordinated decisions with confidence. Imaging keeps everyone aligned, whether confirming a diagnosis, ruling out new complications, or monitoring the progress of a treatment plan.
It leads to faster decisions, fewer delays, and better results, because managing pain should be a team effort, and accurate imaging is at the heart of it.
Improving Long-Term Pain Management
Imaging doesn’t just aid in diagnosis, it’s vital for ongoing monitoring.
Midtown Medical Imaging provides clear, consistent follow-up scans that allow physicians to track changes over time. Whether you’re evaluating treatment effectiveness or planning surgical intervention, repeat imaging helps ensure that the approach is working.
Healthcare providers can tailor interventions by pinpointing pain generators early and observing how conditions evolve, whether through physical therapy, injection therapy, medication, or surgery.
With our commitment to clarity, speed, and collaborative care, Midtown Medical Imaging is your trusted partner in chronic pain management.
Take the First Step Toward Pain Relief
Struggling with chronic pain? We can help your doctors find the cause. Get accurate, detailed imaging to support a more effective pain management plan.
Schedule your scan at Midtown Medical Imaging today.