Chronic Pain Management Services

Compassionate, Personalized Pain Care in Wallingford, CT

At Alleviate Pain and Wellness, we know chronic pain affects far more than just the body. It influences sleep, mood, relationships, and your ability to participate in the life you want. That’s why Mary Colburn, APRN, FNP-C, provides thoughtful, patient-centered chronic pain management that considers the whole person, not just your symptoms.

Every treatment plan begins with listening.
Every step forward is collaborative.
Every choice is grounded in safety, empathy, and evidence-based care.

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    Comprehensive Pain Evaluation

    Your first visit includes a detailed, compassionate assessment of your symptoms, medical history, and functional needs.

    Mary takes time to understand the full picture, so your treatment plan feels personal and realistic.

    What this may include:

    - Review of imaging (X-ray, MRI, ultrasound)

    - Review of prior treatments or medications

    - Discussion about daily limitations, sleep, mood, and flare patterns

    - Understanding of how pain impacts your lifestyle and goals

    This evaluation sets the foundation for personalized care moving forward.

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    Non-Opioid Pain Management Options

    Many patients benefit from non-opioid therapies that reduce pain while supporting day-to-day function.

    Mary may use options such as:

    - Toradol or other non-opioid medications (when clinically appropriate)

    - Anti-inflammatory medications

    - Targeted trigger point injections for muscle-related pain

    - Combination strategies that aim to reduce flare-ups and support mobility

    These options can help relieve pain without relying on long-term opioid therapy.

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    Opioid Pain Management (When Appropriate)

    Opioids can play a meaningful role in chronic pain treatment for certain patients. Mary approaches opioid therapy with careful monitoring, open communication, and respect for your individual needs.

    Her opioid treatment approach includes:

    - Safe, responsible prescribing

    - Routine evaluations of effectiveness and safety

    - Adjustments based on your goals and comfort

    - Honest conversations about risks and benefits

    - Supportive management

    You will always be treated with dignity, trust, and transparency.

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    Suboxone Treatment & Tapering Support

    Some patients come in seeking help to safely reduce or transition off their opioid medications. Mary offers structured, compassionate support for this process.

    This may include:

    - Suboxone treatment when appropriate

    - Gentle tapering schedules tailored to you

    - Support during withdrawal-related symptoms

    - Collaboration with other providers, if needed

    - A nonjudgmental space to talk openly about goals and fears

    This process is never rushed and never done without full support.

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    Trigger Point Injections

    Trigger point injections can help relieve pain caused by tight, overactive muscles, especially in the neck, shoulders, back, and hips.

    Benefits may include:

    - Reduced muscle tension

    - Decreased localized pain

    - Fewer flare-ups

    - Improved mobility and comfort

    These injections are simple, targeted, and often provide meaningful relief.

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    Coordinated Care

    Chronic pain often overlaps with other conditions. Mary communicates with:

    Primary care providers

    Rheumatologists

    Neurologists

    Orthopedic specialists

    Behavioral health teams, if relevant

    This ensures you receive consistent, safe care that takes your full health picture into account.

Who This Care Is For & How to Begin

Mary’s treatment approach supports individuals living with chronic pain of many kinds including joint and spine conditions, nerve pain, autoimmune or inflammatory pain, fibromyalgia and CRPS, pelvic and women’s chronic pain, migraines, vascular or wound-related discomfort, and even pain without a clear diagnosis.

If your pain has ever been dismissed, doubted, or misunderstood, please know: you are welcome here, and your experience will be taken seriously.

To begin care, a referral is required. Please ask your provider to fax:

  • Recent office notes

  • Relevant imaging

  • Pertinent labs

to 203-626-1624.

Learn What To Expect As A New Patient →

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