People can experience pain in different parts of the body, including the upper and lower body. Acute pain is usually short-term and may occur following an injury, illness, or medical procedure, while chronic pain persists for an extended period and may required medical evaluation. Chronic pain can have various causes, including underlying medical conditions, injuries, or other health issues. If chronic pain persists or interferes with daily activities, it is important to consult a qualified pain medicine physician. Dr. Andrew Messiha, MD, is a double board-certified anesthesiologist and pain medicine specialist in laguna hills, California, providing a range of pain management services based on each patient’s condition and medical needs. These treatments may include trigger point injections, facet joint injections, and epidural steroid injections which may be used for specific pain conditions when clinically appropriate.
Pain can affect different areas of the body and may vary in duration, intensity, and cause. Common types include acute pain, which is usually short-term and often results forma n injury, illness, or medical procedure, and chronic pain, which persists or recurs over a longer period. Pain may also be described based on its source, such as musculoskeletal pain, nerve-related pain, joint pain, and inflammatory pain. The appropriate treatment depends on the underlying cause and individual’s symptoms.
Dr. Andrew H. Messiha is double board-certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, specializing in multimodal and interventional pain management. He earned his medical degree from Penn State College of Medicine and completed his training at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center, and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Based in Southern California, Dr. Messiha provides personalized, patient-centered care focused on pain relief, improved function, and quality of life.
Pain Management Services: Advanced Pain Management Intervention, Radiofrequency Ablation, Spinal Cord Stimulators, Peripheral Joint Injections, Epidural Steroid Injections, Facet Joint Injections, Trigger Point Injections, Nerve Blocks, Regenerative Medicine, Cancer Pain Management, and Botox Treatment for Migraines and Dystonia