Pain management specialists in Los Angeles use different methods to help people with chronic pain. They can treat symptoms such as herniated disks, fibromyalgia, headaches and joint pain.
They can prescribe medications, including narcotics. They can also offer other treatments, like meditation, acupuncture and yoga.
The clinics at Lags Medical, according to interviews with patients and KHN’s analysis of Medicare and Medi-Cal records, regularly performed punch biopsies and a number of other sometimes painful procedures.
The first step to pain management begins with a full evaluation from an interventional pain specialist. This includes asking questions about your medical history and symptoms, as well as conducting a physical exam.
Medications: Depending on the severity of your pain, you may need prescription or over-the-counter medications to help relieve it. This could include antibiotics to fight infection, muscle relaxants to calm spasms and anti-inflammatory medications to ease swelling. Taking your medication as prescribed can help reduce side effects.
Some people have a genetic variation that affects how they metabolize certain drugs. This is known as pharmacogenomics. Research shows that doctors can successfully tailor drug prescriptions for chronic pain patients based on their genetic profile. This allows them to provide a better response and lower the risk of harmful side effects. It also enables them to treat the root cause of the pain with new, less invasive surgical techniques. Taking part in counseling or therapy may also help reduce the psychological impact of pain.
We treat a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions through conservative, regenerative and interventional methods. Our personalized approach to care helps patients achieve relief from their condition while participating in their own recovery and regaining independence and control of their daily life.
Our experts use state-of-the-art treatments including ketamine infusion therapy, stem cell injections, PRP injections and medications to help patients find relief from their pain. We also offer comprehensive physical rehabilitation programs to ease pain and speed up the healing process for musculoskeletal injuries and degenerative conditions.
Dr. Kajbaf grew up in Los Angeles and completed his medical school training at Western University of Health Sciences, followed by a Medicine Internship at UC Riverside and a Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at UCLA. He is double board certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Interventional Pain Management. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling to new places, trying different foods and cheering on all LA sports teams.
Our doctors use a combination of medically proven and state-of-the-art treatment options including ketamine infusion therapies, stem cell injections, PRP, physical therapy, medication and pain-relieving procedures. They work with you to ease and eliminate your pain so you can return to your normal life activities and get back on your feet.
Dr. Kajbaf has an extensive background treating musculoskeletal pain and sports injuries from his training at Western University of Health Sciences, his Medicine Internship at UC Riverside, and his Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation followed by his fellowship in Interventional Spine & Pain Management. He is passionate about individualized effective non-surgical treatment options for pain relief.
The new digital healthcare startup Clearing has raised $20 million in seed funding for a platform that offers physician-prescribed, personalized pain treatments delivered directly to patients’ homes. Founded by Avi Dorfman and Jacob Hascalovici, Clearing has received investments from Bessemer Venture Partners, Founders Fund, Breyer Capital and Threshold.