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What’s your pain communicating?
Pain is the body’s way of telling you something needs healing, not a band-aid. At Diagnostic Pain Center, that healing starts with establishing a diagnosis. We appreciate what you’re going through and the ways pain may be limiting your life. Instead of simply focusing on your symptoms, we treat you: the whole person.
Your pain is complex, and we won’t stop until we get to the root of it. That means listening to your pain story and compiling a detailed, comprehensive history of what brought you here. Next, a thorough physical exam and analysis of applicable imaging help us understand the underlying causes of your pain.
From there, we present you with evidence-based treatment options ranging from interventional injections and medications to integrative therapies. We’ll use every tool available to bring you the relief you deserve. If it’s in your best interest, we may refer you to another surgeon, physician, or rheumatologist. We believe the best treatment for you is the one that fits your individual lifestyle. Our goal is for you to not need us anymore. Together, we’ll collaborate on your options and guide you to the right treatment options to alleviate your pain. Click the red areas to research the potential cause of your pain.
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Shoulder Pain
Shoulder pain can be caused by symptoms of aging, the shoulder joint itself, or any of the surrounding muscles, ligaments or tendons.
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Thoracic Pain
The thoracic spine refers to the middle and upper back regions. It joins the cervical spine (neck), extending down about 5 inches past the bottom of the shoulder blades, where it connects to the lumbar spine (lower back).
Made up of 12 vertebrae, the thoracic spine is designed for stability and plays an integral role in holding the body upright and protecting vital organs in the chest. The thoracic spine differs from the cervical and lumbar spine in a number of ways, most notably, its limited flexibility. The rib cage is attached to each level of the thoracic spine, providing rigidity and decreasing range of motion. Compared to the higher-mobile cervical and lumbar regions of the spine, problems like disc herniation are actually not as common in the thoracic spine.
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Wrist Pain
Wrist pain is common with aging or repetitive tasks. Carpal tunnel syndrome causes aching, numbness, and weakness. Arthritis can make wrists tender and swollen. Splints, compresses, injections, and physical therapy are all common wrist pain treatments.
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Ankle Pain
Ankle pain stems from aging, wear and tear from daily use, or injury to the bones, ligaments, or tendons. Ice, compression, injections, and rest are all common ankle pain treatments.
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Headaches
Headaches are one of the top pain-related health complaints of Americans. Nearly everyone gets headaches, it’s just a matter of how often and to what degree of severity. Headaches are more than just irritating, they can have a severely negative impact on your quality of life, impairing your ability to work productively and enjoy interactions with others. Understandably, we see a high number of patients at the Diagnostic Pain Center who are seeking headache treatment in Austin.
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Back Pain
Back pain is a common ailment for a large majority of the population. Many people consistently perform tasks that exert the muscles, nerves and ligaments of their back and spine. When they overexert these essential components, it more or less causes the upper and lower back to degenerate.
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Hip Pain
As we age, hip cartilage can wear down, and the muscles and tendons can eventually become more damaged. Broken bones, bursitis, and arthritis can contribute to hip pain as we age.
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Knee Pain
Knee pain is common with injury, arthritis, gout, and infections. Physical therapy, knee braces, injections, and surgical repair are common knee pain treatments.
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Neck Pain
The neck is a complex structure that is often the source of muscle soreness and tension. In fact, neck pain is a very common complaint among many of our Austin patients. Being the most flexible region of the spine, the neck can be more prone to injury from sports and accidents wherein the neck is overstretched or strained. However, neck pain can also arise from things like poor posture, sleeping wrong, stress and the natural aging process.
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Why I Created Diagnostic Pain Center
When my family and I first moved to Austin, I felt that most pain management clinics were pushing excessive procedures or medications to get patients out the door. I knew the Diagnostic Pain Center had to be different.
I wanted to establish a place where I could practice honestly and ethically, a place where quality of care and compassion were the top priorities. We analyze your history, physical exam, and applicable records to establish a diagnosis. Because that’s what you need when you’re in pain, a doctor who will take the time to hear you, to see you, rather than one who thinks of you as just a number.
Diagnostic Pain Center was created to address the physical and emotional toll that pain takes on your life. We don’t just mask the pain. We help you understand what’s creating it and decide how to move forward, and we’ve successfully helped thousands patients engage in their lives again. This is the reputation we’ve upheld since 2012: treating the whole patient — not just your symptoms.
Reviews
Angel Irvin 
I was in a bad auto accident 2 years ago that has caused me chronic pain. I have seen several doctor’s, but I never felt like I was getting proper help. Dr. Marks is different. His consultation and exam are lengthy and that shocked me. Dr. Marks is extremely professional and thorough…he is the best doctor I’ve ever had.
Lisa Marie Johnson
Dr. Marks is quite possibly the best doctor I have ever encountered. Not only is he compassionate but he is extremely thorough. He gets to the root of your problem so that he can fix the pain instead of just prescribing medications with dangerous side effects. I feel like my health is a priority to him. If you are struggling with pain and feel helpless, go see Dr. Marks. He will help you in any way that he can.
Adrian Herschberg
Dr. Marks is a compassionate, knowledgeable, and professional doctor. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing him personally as well as recommending my mother who was visiting from out of town and in a tremendous amount of lower back pain. Dr. Marks in true form took the time to examine and ask plenty of questions to pinpoint the cause of the pain, as well as provide care and relief. Thank you Dr. Marks!
Our Patient-Centric Philosophy:
Diagnose the Pain
Treat the Problem
At Diagnostic Pain Center, your relief comes first. Whether you have neck and back pain or any other chronic pain, your situation is unique. It has layers. People have different goals. A good physician will always take that into account.
Physician owned and operated
We believe you should get to choose which treatment options are right for your life, not some pushy out-of-state corporate office. We’re driven by outcomes and not profits. We’re committed to building a relationship with you, not just treating you.
Honest and ethical practices
Our purpose is simple: to get you the relief you deserve so you don’t need us anymore. No more limited mobility, sleepless nights or missed time with loved ones. We check our egos at the door and provide curative treatment options that focus on the root causes of your pain. And they work.
More time with new patients
Compared to other practices, we spend more time with our new patients. It’s important to get to know you and your situation, understand your pain, and build a new relationship with you.
No more waiting
We also understand that pain doesn’t wait. You shouldn’t have to either. Diagnostic Pain Center offers next business day appointments, so you can start living your life sooner.
That’s the quality of care we promise. That’s the DPC difference.