A functional medicine doctor looks at the bigger picture of your health: how nutrition, sleep, stress, activity and inflammation may be affecting how you feel. At Innovation Spine Medical, functional medicine is part of our broader approach to pain care and can be combined with other treatments in your plan.
Functional medicine is a patient-centered approach that looks for factors that may be contributing to symptoms, rather than focusing on a single body part. Your provider spends time on your history, habits and environment, and may use lab testing to help guide recommendations.
In a pain practice, that might mean looking at how diet, weight, sleep quality, vitamin levels or metabolic health may be affecting pain and recovery. The goal is to support your overall health alongside the targeted treatments you receive for your pain.
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Patients often explore functional medicine when they:
Functional medicine doesn’t replace diagnosis and treatment of a specific condition. It’s used alongside your medical care.
Functional medicine may be a good fit if you want a more complete look at your health, are motivated to make lifestyle changes and would like your pain care coordinated with nutrition and wellness guidance. Your provider will help you decide whether it makes sense for your goals.
Expect a longer first visit covering your medical history, symptoms, diet, sleep, stress and activity.
Your provider may recommend lab tests to help guide your plan.
Recommendations may include nutrition changes, activity guidance, sleep strategies and, when appropriate, supplements or medications. Your plan is coordinated with any other treatments you receive at our office.
Regular follow-up visits track your progress and adjust your plan.
Lifestyle changes take time, and results vary. Tell your provider about all medications and supplements you take, since some can interact. Some functional medicine services and tests may not be covered by insurance.
Coverage for functional medicine visits and testing varies. Our team can explain what’s covered and any out-of-pocket costs before you begin
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A functional medicine doctor evaluates how lifestyle, nutrition, sleep, stress and other health factors may be affecting your symptoms, then builds a personalized plan to support your health alongside standard medical care.
It uses conventional medical training but spends more time on lifestyle and contributing factors. At our practice, it complements your pain management care.
It may help some people by addressing factors such as weight, inflammation-related habits and sleep that can influence pain. It works best as part of a broader treatment plan.
Coverage depends on your plan and the services involved. Call our Rego Park office to check your benefits.
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