Complementary and Alternative Health Resources for Pain Patients
Complementary health resources are available to patients experiencing pain.
Galter LifeCenter, Chicago’s only certified medical fitness center, provides our patients with convenient access to clinically integrated health and lifestyle resources.
Complementary services at Galter LifeCenter include:
For more information, please call
773-878-6888.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese health treatment that promotes natural healing and improved function. Acupuncture has been shown in studies to decrease many kinds of pain.
For more information, call the Courtesy Desk at
773-313-3222, ext. 5660.
Clinical Massage Therapy
Clinical massage therapy is a treatment which improves blood supply and nutrients to muscles by increasing circulation in the body. A growing body of research proves that clinical massage therapy is an effective, non-pharmacological form of pain relief.
To schedule a massage, please call the Courtesy Desk at
773-313-3222, ext. 5660.
Diabetes Education
The
Diabetes Community Center works with your primary care physician to help you achieve optimal control of your diabetes. By providing comprehensive education and information about self-care, the Diabetes Community Center can help you can decrease complications and improve your quality of life.
For more information, please call
773-989-2292.
Exercise
Regular exercise can assist muscles and joints in gaining flexibility and strength. In addition, during exercise the body releases endorphins, a naturally occurring chemical that can help ease pain.
Health Psychology
Swedish Hospital's
Mental Health Services offers clinical psychology focused on alleviating mental health issues occurring from intellectual, emotional, biological, social, psychological and behavioral factors.
Conditions include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Personal Growth
- Relationship Issues
- Eating Disorders and Food Issues
- Weight Management
- Pain Disorders and Management
- Stress Management
- Cognitive and Memory Impairment
- Adjustment to Medical Illness or Disability
- Family and Social Support Issues
- Anger Management
- Medication Compliance
- Headaches
For more information, visit
773-878-8200, ext. 5300.
Nutrition Counseling
Registered and licensed dietitian offers individual
nutrition counseling sessions to all age groups, including an assessment and personalized meal plan, factoring in your medical history and nutrition goals.
Counseling topics include:
- Cardiovascular Disease and Heart Health
- Pediatrics (age 2+)
- GI Disorders
- Obesity
- Kidney Disease
- Diabetes
- Cancer
- Pregnancy
- Osteoporosis
- Food allergies and Intolerances
For more information, please call
773-878-8200, ext. 2596.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy provides normalized, individualized treatment with a hands-on approach to assist people with a variety of orthopedic, neurological and soft-tissue disorders regain strength and mobility and improve quality of life.
Suggested programs for pain include:
- Women’s Health
- Fast Track Back Pain
- Balance Clinic
- Functional Capacity Evaluations
- Vestibular Rehabilitation
- Hand and Upper Extremity Rehabilitation
- Neuro Rehabilitation
- Lymphedema Prevention and Education
- Orthopedic Manual Therapy
- Aquatic Therapy
- Work Conditioning
- Running Analysis
Contact Us
For more information, please call
773-878-6888.
