ALABAMA PAIN CENTER

In 1986, K. Dean Willis, M.D., felt led to approach the management of chronic pain in a different way. Until then, the standard approach was to try progressively stronger medications until something worked. If medications failed, nerve blocks were typically performed as the last resort for any pain relief. Dr. Willis felt so strongly because chronic pain has an impact on virtually every aspect of a patients life and it required a broad multi-disciplinary approach. He founded the Alabama Pain Center (APC) with that goal.

In addition to an array of medical treatments and interventions, patients at the APC undergo group counseling classes to help them learn more about the emotional and psychological impact of chronic pain. J. Michael George, Psy.D., leads participants through a variety of sessions to help them regain a better sense of worth and purpose.

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• Alabama Pain Center (APC)
• chronic pain
• Dr. Dean Willis
• K. Dean Willis
• M.D.
• J. Michael George
• Psy.D.

[Gypsygirl847]

I am so relieved to see a clinic shedding light on alternative therapies to deal with pain. We need more clinics and stories like this!

[InventionsRus1]

I always thought chronic pain was more mental than physical problem....

[TheAndieinmiami]

Wow! This video really sheds light on the issue of chronic pain. Profiles Series you have done it again. Great job.

[yay247]

Wow! Technology is going to new levels... Thanks for this!

[scents2know]

I think you can see it on Bravo,Discovery channel or overseas on Voice of America

[scents2know]

This is a great video. I wonder if there are pain centers in my area that share the same views.

[jenntopp1]

Does anyone know what channel The Profiles Series is on?

[MrHockeyguy82]

wow very insightful i never thought of pain in that way to think that people suffer on a daily basis is crazy, its good to know that they have options for treatment instead of just medicating themselves.

[HeadRaGGa]

I have been taking pills pills and more pills to treat my ailments and still suffering. Will look deeper into alternative treatments after seeing this video.

[jenntopp1]

everyone assumes the remedy for pain is to pop a pill, good to see that all aspects are considered in the treatment of pain.

[jrdon718]

I agree