Southern Pain Specialists

Medical Psychology Treatment at Southern Pain Specialists

Dr. Rózsa's Formal Philosophy and Treatment Attitude

My main concerns relate to the application of medical and behavioral science knowledge and techniques to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of physical illnesses. I am dedicated to promoting a philosophy of health that emphasizes individual responsibility in one's own care and rehabilitation. It is quite possible to have an illness, yet be well. Conversely, one can have no sicknesses, yet not be well. Wellness, then, is the attainment of maximal functioning ability under any circumstances. As one's functioning ability progresses, the person's quality of life increases. Not surprisingly, the better a person functions, the less pain that person experiences. My goal in medical psychology treatment is for the patient to acquire the skills necessary to attain maximal functioning ability, which corresponds to minimum pain possible under the circumstances.

Treatment Options:
Medical Psychology Treatment Pain Management Training and Therapy Stress Evaluation and Management Training Psychophysiological Self-Regulation Training Behavioral Medicine & Clinical Health Psychology Services	Coping Skills Training Individual & Group Medical Psychotherapy Self-Hypnosis Training Marital Counseling Health and Behavior Intervention Employee Assistance Programs with Work-Injuries Career/Vocational Counseling
Medical Conditions Treated in Medical Psychology:
Chronic pain conditions Low back pain Myofascial pain Fibromyalgia Neuropathic pain Rheumatological conditions Headaches and migraines Post-traumatic and work-related Injuries Orofacial pain and TMJ Syndrome	Raynaud's Syndrome Stress-related Illnesses Sleep disorders Sympathetic Reflex Dystrophy (RSD) Anxiety and panic disorders Depression Reactive disorders secondary to Mitral Valve Prolapse Pain that results from chronic neurological conditions
Cooperative Treatments With Other Specialties:
Our doctors see patients at our outpatient clinic located in various hospitals in the region. This gives us the unique ability to closely coordinate patient care with a variety of disciplines. Southern Pain Specialists works closely with other disciplines to design a comprehensive treatment plan for patients. Such disciplines include, but are not limited to:
Rehabilitation Medicine Occupational Medicine Occupational Therapy Psychology Neurology Physical Therapy	Vocational Rehabilitation Rheumatology Industrial Rehabilitation Psychiatry Neurosurgery Orthopedic Surgery
It is the intent of our practice to diagnose our patients properly and then guide them toward the best possible treatment or treatments available. Frequently, a concerted effort by many disciplines is required in order for the patient to experience a major reduction in their pain and for them to regain a foothold in good quality life.