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Pain Conditions
We know that pain can affect how you move, sleep, work, and take part in daily life. Getting the right care starts with identifying the source of the problem. Similar symptoms can come from different joints, muscles, discs, bones, or nerves, so an accurate evaluation matters.
Synergy Spine and Pain Center provides personalized pain management plans for people with acute and chronic pain. Led by triple board-certified interventional pain management physician Madhavi Chada, MD, our team serves patients near the DMV area in Bowie/Glenn Dale, Fort Washington, and Silver Spring, Maryland.
Start With Where You Hurt
Where you hurt and how the pain moves through your body can provide useful clues, but location alone does not confirm a diagnosis. At Synergy Spine and Pain Center, we look at common patterns of back, neck, head, joint, muscle, and nerve pain and explain why the details of your symptoms matter.
Back and Lower Back Pain
Back pain may be related to a herniated disc, irritated spinal joints, spinal stenosis, a vertebral compression fracture, or another condition. Pain that travels from the lower back into the buttock or leg is often described as sciatica. A physical examination and, when appropriate, diagnostic testing can help determine which structure is involved.
Neck and Head Pain
Neck pain may remain in one area or spread toward the shoulder, arm, head, or scalp. Pain that starts near the base of the skull and travels over the scalp may be associated with the medical condition known as occipital neuralgia. Persistent pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness should be evaluated rather than treated as a simple muscle strain without a diagnosis.
Knee, Hip, and Joint Pain
Joint pain can make walking, standing, climbing stairs, or sleeping difficult. Knee pain, hip pain, bursitis, and osteoarthritis can share symptoms such as stiffness, swelling, tenderness, and reduced movement. The location and pattern of the pain help guide the evaluation.
Muscle, Nerve, and Widespread Pain
Some pain conditions affect a specific muscle or nerve. Others cause symptoms across a wider area of the body. Myofascial pain, fibromyalgia, and complex regional pain syndrome require different approaches, even when patients use similar words to describe what they feel.
Pain Conditions We Treat
Synergy Spine and Pain Center cares for patients throughout the greater DMV area who are living with spine, joint, muscle, and nerve pain. At our Bowie/Glenn Dale, Fort Washington, and Silver Spring offices, we take time to understand your symptoms, identify the likely source of your pain, and explain your care options clearly. The pain conditions we treat include:
Bursitis occurs when a small fluid-filled sac that cushions tissue near a joint becomes inflamed. It commonly causes localized pain, tenderness, and discomfort with movement or pressure.
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition associated with widespread pain and tenderness. Fatigue, sleep problems, and difficulty concentrating may also occur. Diagnosis is based on the overall symptom pattern and the exclusion of other possible causes.
Facet syndrome involves pain from the small joints that connect the vertebrae. It may cause localized back or neck pain, stiffness, and discomfort that worsens with certain movements or prolonged positions.
A herniated disc can irritate or press on a nearby nerve. Depending on its location, it may cause back or neck pain, pain that travels into an arm or leg, numbness, tingling, or weakness.
Knee pain may result from injury, inflammation, arthritis, or changes within the joint. Common concerns include swelling, stiffness, weakness, instability, and pain during walking or stair use.
Osteoarthritis affects joints and can lead to pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced flexibility. Symptoms often develop gradually and may interfere with movement, exercise, work, or sleep.
Spinal stenosis is a narrowing of space around the spinal cord or nerves. In the lower back, it may cause back or leg pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness, especially during standing or walking.
Complex regional pain syndrome, or CRPS, is a chronic pain condition that usually affects an arm or leg, often after an injury. Symptoms may include intense pain, swelling, sensitivity, and changes in skin temperature or color.
Hip pain may be felt in the groin, outer hip, thigh, or buttock. Because pain in this area can come from the hip joint, nearby soft tissue, the lower back, or the sacroiliac joint, identifying the source is an important first step.
Myofascial pain affects muscles and the connective tissue around them. Sensitive areas commonly called trigger points may produce localized pain or pain that is felt in another part of the body.
Occipital neuralgia involves irritation of the nerves that travel from the upper neck toward the scalp. It may cause aching, burning, throbbing, or sudden shooting pain along the back or side of the head.
A vertebral compression fracture occurs when part of a vertebra collapses. It may cause sudden or persistent back pain, reduced height, limited movement, or a more rounded posture.
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How The Diagnosis Guides Treatment
Unfortunately, there is no single treatment for every type of pain. One of our pain management physicians will consider your symptoms, medical history, physical examination, prior care, and any appropriate imaging or diagnostic tests before recommending a plan.
Care may include medication management, physical therapy, activity changes, diagnostic procedures, or interventional treatment. Available care options available at Synergy Spine and Pain Center include epidural injections, facet joint injections and medial branch blocks, selective nerve blocks, genicular nerve ablation, rhizotomy, MILD, kyphoplasty, and spinal cord stimulation.
To serve chronic pain conditions, our practice also provides sacroiliac joint injections, sacroiliac joint fusion, TransLoc or CornerLoc SI joint fusion, PainTEQ LinQ SI joint fusion, VIA Disc, and discography. Whether a procedure is appropriate depends on the diagnosis and the individual patient. Schedule an appointment with our pain management physicians to get a proper diagnosis.
Pain Management in the DMV Area
Dr. Chada and the Synergy Spine and Pain Center team bring more than 25 years of clinical experience to patient care in Maryland. Our trusted practice has treated more than 5,000 patients and works with more than 22 insurance plans. Coverage and referral requirements can vary, so patients should confirm their individual benefits before treatment.
You can schedule an appointment with our team at one of our three Maryland-based locations in Bowie/Glenn Dale, Fort Washington, or Silver Spring. We listen carefully to how pain is affecting your daily life, answer your questions, and make sure you understand your options and next steps.
Schedule Your Pain Evaluation
You won’t need to identify the condition on your own. If back pain, neck pain, knee pain, joint pain, or nerve symptoms are interfering with your day, a focused evaluation with Synergy Spine and Pain Center can help clarify the cause and your options. If you are in the greater DMV area, book your pain evaluation appointment today.
Frequently Asked Questions
What conditions does a pain management doctor treat?
A pain management doctor evaluates and treats many conditions involving the spine, joints, muscles, and nerves. These may include back pain, neck pain, sciatica, arthritis, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, nerve pain, and persistent pain after an injury.
When should I see a pain management specialist?
Consider scheduling an evaluation when pain persists, keeps returning, limits normal activity, interrupts sleep, or does not improve with initial care. New or worsening numbness, tingling, or weakness also deserves medical attention.
If you notice sudden bladder or bowel problems, numbness around the groin or buttocks, or significant new leg weakness, it can signal a medical emergency. Seek immediate medical care.
How is the source of pain diagnosed?
Diagnosis usually begins with a detailed medical history and physical examination. Imaging, electrodiagnostic testing, or diagnostic injections may be used when they can clarify which structure or nerve is causing symptoms.
Does pain management always involve injections or surgery?
No. The right plan depends on the diagnosis, symptom severity, overall health, previous care, and personal goals. Treatment may include conservative care, medication, physical therapy, targeted procedures, or a combination of approaches.
How do I find information about my appointment?
You can find information about your appointment by signing in to the Synergy Spine and Pain Center patient portal. If you have trouble accessing the portal or need additional help, contact our office.
Does Synergy Spine and Pain Center accept insurance?
Synergy Spine and Pain Center works with more than 22 insurance plans. Coverage, referral rules, and authorization requirements differ by plan. Contact the office to confirm your benefits before an appointment or procedure.