Our Philosophy: Treat the Cause, Not Just the Symptom
Pain is a signal, not a diagnosis. Effective pain management in North Palm Beach requires identifying why pain is occurring and addressing that underlying mechanism — not simply suppressing the signal with medication. At CHLMD, every pain management plan begins with a thorough diagnostic evaluation to determine the anatomical source and physiological drivers of your pain.
This diagnostic precision allows Dr. Lichtblau to select treatments that directly target the pain generator, producing more durable relief and meaningful improvement in function — not just temporary masking of symptoms.
Conditions We Treat
- Chronic lower back pain and lumbar radiculopathy
- Cervical pain and cervicogenic headache
- Osteoarthritic joint pain — knee, hip, shoulder, spine
- Neuropathic pain syndromes — diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia
- Myofascial pain syndrome and fibromyalgia
- Post-surgical pain and complex regional pain syndrome
- Spinal stenosis and degenerative disc disease
- Cancer-related pain (in coordination with oncology)
Our Pain Management Toolkit
Dr. Lichtblau draws from a broad range of evidence-based, nonsurgical interventions:
- Therapeutic exercise — targeted programs that reduce pain through movement, strengthen supporting structures, and prevent recurrence
- Trigger point injections — precise injections to release myofascial pain generators
- Joint injections — corticosteroid or viscosupplementation injections for arthritic joint pain
- Physical modalities — heat, ice, ultrasound, TENS, and electrical stimulation
- Manual therapy — soft tissue mobilization and joint manipulation techniques
- Pharmacological management — carefully selected, nonopioid medications where appropriate
Chronic Pain vs. Acute Pain Management
Acute pain — from an injury, surgery, or acute illness — typically resolves as the tissue heals and responds well to targeted short-term intervention. Chronic pain (lasting more than three months) requires a different, more comprehensive approach that addresses central sensitization, functional disability, and often psychological contributors alongside the original structural problem. CHLMD provides both, with programs adapted to your specific pain duration and mechanism.
