Same-Day MVA Appointments Available — No Insurance Required | Lien-Based TreatmentChronic Pain in Merrillville, Indiana
Chronic pain following a motor vehicle accident is a serious medical condition that affects millions of Americans each year. When acute injuries are not properly treated — or when structural damage to the spine, nerves, or joints persists beyond the normal healing period — patients can develop chronic pain syndromes that significantly impact their quality of life. Merrillville Injury Care provides comprehensive chronic pain evaluation and treatment for accident victims in Northwest Indiana.
How Car Accidents Lead to Chronic Pain
Chronic pain after a car accident can result from untreated or undertreated soft tissue injuries, persistent disc herniations that compress spinal nerves, facet joint damage, SI joint dysfunction, failed surgical outcomes, or central sensitization — a neurological condition in which the nervous system amplifies pain signals even after the original injury has healed. Delayed treatment is one of the most common contributors to chronic pain development, which is why prompt evaluation after an accident is essential.
Comprehensive Pain Assessment
Our evaluation includes physical examination, diagnostic imaging review, EMG/nerve conduction studies, and functional assessment to identify the specific pain generators and contributing factors. Dr. Julian Ungar-Sargon, MD, PhD specializes in identifying the neurological and structural sources of chronic pain, even in complex cases where previous providers have been unable to determine a clear diagnosis.
Multi-Modal Treatment Approach
Chronic pain management requires a multi-modal approach. Our treatment options include structured physical therapy with chronic pain protocols, interventional procedures such as epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections, radiofrequency ablation, and trigger point injections, as well as medication management and activity modification programs. For patients with structural issues amenable to surgical correction, Dr. Rerri provides minimally invasive surgical options at our onsite surgery center.