Expert Acute Inflammation Treatment & Pain Management in Greater Kansas City MO
Root‒Cause‒Based Relief for Chronic and Acute Inflammation
If you're struggling with chronic inflammation, the solution isn't just temporary pain relief — it's identifying and addressing the source. At Core Medical Center, we take a functional, root-cause-focused approach to inflammation treatment, helping patients heal from within.
Whether your inflammation is due to injury, stress, autoimmune dysfunction, or hidden allergies, our team builds a personalized care plan that restores your body’s natural balance—without unnecessary medications or surgery.
What is Inflammation?
Inflammation, while painful, is a normal part of your body's immune responses. Injuries, germs, and other foreign objects that enter the body can cause inflammation as your body works to heal and fight off the threat.
At Core Medical Center, we are dedicated to relieving inflammation with our excellent and innovative techniques. We avoid unnecessary medications and surgeries with our approach while still providing you optimal healing.
If your inflammation is causing you chronic pain, schedule an appointment today. Our staff at both our Overland Park, KS and Blue Springs, MO locations are ready to work with you to alleviate your condition.
Common Causes of Inflammation
Understanding the potential causes of inflammation can help you prevent it in the future. For those already experiencing inflammation, it can be helpful to understand the causes in order to identify what may have caused your condition.
Inflammation is often the result of one of a variety of factors:
Injury and overuse
Chronic Stress
Poor diet and sedentary lifestyle
Environmental toxins
Food or environmental allergies
Immune system dysfunction
What symptoms does inflammation cause?
Symptoms of inflammation can vary in type and severity. Some of the symptoms that benefit from an evaluation at Core Medical Center include:
Common symptoms include:
How We Treat Inflammation
Your treatment plan at Core Medical Center will be built around your unique needs, but often includes a multidisciplinary approach using:
Functional Medicine
A full-body, systems-based evaluation to identify root causes (not just symptoms). This may include nutrition guidance, lifestyle coaching, and detox support.
Allergy Testing & Immunotherapy
Many chronic inflammation cases are linked to undetected food or environmental allergies.
We offer:
Blood and skin testing for common allergens
Personalized immunotherapy (allergy injections) to desensitize your system
Nutrition and lifestyle recommendations to reduce inflammatory triggers
Physical & Rehabilitative Therapy
Movement-based therapies reduce musculoskeletal inflammation and support recovery from injuries.
Pain Management & Non-Opioid Relief
If inflammation is causing significant pain, we offer non-invasive procedures, such as:
Injections
Nerve blocks
Regenerative options (e.g., PRP, as appropriate)
All treatments are coordinated under one roof at our locations for seamless, efficient care.
Acute Inflammation FAQs
How quickly can I expect to see results from inflammation treatment?
Treatment timelines vary depending on the severity and cause of your inflammation. Many patients begin to notice improvement within a few weeks of starting treatment, though some may experience relief sooner. Our pain management specialists will discuss realistic expectations during your initial consultation.
Are the inflammation treatments at Core Medical Center covered by insurance?
Coverage varies by insurance plan and specific treatment. Our billing specialists at both our Overland Park and Blue Springs locations work with most major insurance providers and will help verify your benefits before treatment begins.
What makes Core Medical Center's approach to inflammation different from other pain management centers?
Our comprehensive approach focuses on identifying and treating the root cause of inflammation rather than just masking symptoms. We combine multiple evidence-based therapies and avoid unnecessary medications when possible, creating personalized treatment plans for each patient.
Do I need a referral to be seen at Core Medical Center for inflammation treatment?
While some insurance plans require referrals, many patients can schedule directly with our office. We recommend calling our Overland Park or Blue Springs location to verify your specific insurance requirements and schedule your appointment.
Is this covered under insurance?
If your insurance is medicare and commercial, we are in-network. They will cover it at whatever rate they are contracted and if its MVA is typically on lien or med pay or pip or both, work comp is covered by the carrier.
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OFFICE HOURS
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Monday through Friday, 9 am – 7 pm