Pain Management · Crestview, FL
Non-Surgical Pain Management for Crestview, FL
Several approaches to pain, coordinated by one team, for Crestview residents who want to stay active and avoid surgery.
A Local Option for Pain Management in Crestview
Crestview has grown quickly, from about 21,000 residents in 2010 to about 27,100 in 2020, with many young families settling in the area. When pain or injury gets in the way of daily life, our Fort Walton Beach clinic is about a 40-minute drive south.
Pain does not always show up on lab tests, imaging, or a physical exam, which can make it hard to convince others that you are suffering. Our team listens, looks for the source, and weighs the benefits of different treatments with you.
How Our Pain Management Works
Our pain management is focused on non-surgical, non-opioid options. That means combining medical and physical medicine techniques to ease symptoms while also working on the underlying cause of your condition.
Close collaboration among providers is the best way to manage chronic pain. If something is not working, our team keeps looking for other options and adjusts your plan. The aim is to find the cause and form a solution together, rather than treating each symptom in isolation.
Types of Pain We Help Manage
Crestview patients come to us for pain in the:
- Back and neck
- Legs, feet, and ankles
- Knees
- Shoulders, elbows, and wrists
- Head, including frequent headaches
You do not need to have a diagnosis already. Part of our job is to help find the source of your pain and explain your options clearly.
If you are unsure where your symptoms are coming from, that is fine. Sorting that out is a normal part of the first appointment.
What to Expect at Your First Visit
From the first phone call to your follow-up visits, here is what pain management at our clinic usually involves:
Request an appointment online or call (850) 226-6728. No referral is needed, and our staff can verify your insurance benefits before treatment.
A detailed health history and physical exam, checking range of motion, orthopedic tests, and muscle strength, with X-rays only when medically necessary.
We map where and when you hurt, what you have already tried, and how pain limits your day, then decide which combination of treatments to start with.
Your team reviews progress at follow-up visits and changes the plan when needed, so each visit moves you toward your goals.
We explain each step before it happens and check in on your progress at every visit, so you always know what comes next.
Serving Crestview and the Surrounding Area
For Crestview residents living with ongoing pain, even a routine drive on SR 85 or a long workday can be tiring. Our clinic offers several approaches to pain under one roof, about 40 minutes south.
The drive from Crestview is roughly 27 miles. Follow SR 85 south through the Eglin range toward Niceville and Shalimar, then into Fort Walton Beach to our office at 24 Beal Pkwy. Most patients make the trip in about 40 minutes.
Patients from the Crestview area, including those living along the SR 85 corridor toward Eglin Air Force Base, use the same straightforward route south.
Why Crestview Patients Choose White Sands
Here is what you can count on when you come to us from Crestview:
- Chiropractic, medical, rehab, and massage staff work together on your plan
- Many pain treatments coordinated by one team
- Non-opioid, non-surgical options come first
- Plans explained in plain language, with time for your questions
Our team includes Dr. Erik Persiani, D.C., a licensed chiropractic physician and board certified acupuncturist, and Lisa Haik, APRN, FNP-BC, a board certified family nurse practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in health care.
The last thing we want is for you to come to us in crisis. Addressing a problem early is usually easier than trying to recover later.
Pain Management in Crestview: Your Questions Answered
How long is the drive from Crestview to your office?
Crestview is about 27 miles from our clinic, roughly a 40-minute drive. Take SR 85 south across the Eglin reservation into Fort Walton Beach, then follow Beal Parkway to 24 Beal Pkwy.
Do you prescribe opioids?
Our focus is non-surgical, non-opioid pain management. We use options such as physical therapy, injections, regenerative medicine, chiropractic care, massage, and acupuncture.
What should I wear for my first visit?
Wear loose, comfortable clothing that allows access to the painful area. If an injection might be part of your visit, clothing that easily exposes the area, such as shorts or a short-sleeved shirt, helps. Since the drive from Crestview takes about 40 minutes, comfortable clothes that are easy to sit in for the ride are a good idea.
How many visits will I need?
Pain management plans vary widely. Some patients need a short series of visits, while others with long-standing pain benefit from ongoing care that changes as they improve. We review your progress regularly and adjust the plan. Because of the distance from Crestview, we try to group parts of your care into the same visit when it is appropriate.
What is natural pain relief?
Many patients use the phrase to describe drug-free care. At our clinic, that can include chiropractic adjustments, massage, acupuncture, physical therapy, electrical stimulation, and ultrasound, often combined in one plan.
What payment options do you offer?
Our office participates in most insurance programs, including Medicare, and we also accept auto accident, workers' compensation, and personal injury cases. Because coverage varies widely, our staff will verify and explain your benefits before treatment, at no charge.
Ready to Start Pain Management in Crestview?
Have questions first? Call our office at (850) 226-6728. If you are ready, you can request an appointment online in a couple of minutes.
Directions From Crestview to Our Clinic
White Sands Integrative Medical is located at 24 Beal Pkwy in Fort Walton Beach, about 40 minutes from Crestview. Use the map for turn-by-turn directions.
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
| Monday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 9:00 am – 5:00 pm |
| Lunch Break | 12:00 – 2:00 pm |
| Sat & Sun | Closed |