Pain care
Joint, Back & Muscle Pain Care in Richmond, TX
Primary care evaluation and treatment of everyday aches and pains, from back and neck pain to sore joints and strains, with physical therapy and specialist referrals when needed.
How primary care helps with pain
Most back pain, joint pain and muscle strains are first evaluated in primary care. At Lifecare Primary Medical in Richmond, our team looks for the cause of your pain, recommends treatment, and coordinates physical therapy, imaging or specialist care when it is needed. We provide pain care within primary care; we are not a dedicated pain-management or orthopedic practice.
Our clinic is at 7103 South Peek Road, Suite 520, Richmond, TX 77407.
What we evaluate
Common types of pain we see
Back and neck pain
Strains, stiffness and pain that spreads into the arms or legs.
Joint pain
Knee, hip, shoulder and hand pain, including arthritis. Arthritis article
Sprains and strains
Minor sports and everyday injuries.
Muscle aches
Overuse, tension and widespread aches.
Headaches
Tension headaches, migraines and headaches linked to blood pressure.
Pain with other conditions
Nerve pain from diabetes and pain affecting sleep and mood.
Evaluation
How we find the cause
Your provider will ask when the pain started, what makes it better or worse, and how it affects your day, then examine the area. Depending on the findings, we may recommend lab work or imaging such as X-rays. Many causes of back and joint pain improve with time and the right self-care, so we focus first on safe, effective steps and reserve tests for when they will change your treatment.
Your physician
Samira Khan, MD
Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician
Dr. Khan and our care team approach pain as part of your whole health, taking into account other conditions, current medications and how pain affects sleep, work and mood.
Treatment
Treatment options
- Activity guidance: staying active within comfortable limits often speeds recovery.
- Medication: appropriate pain relievers and anti-inflammatory options, chosen with your other conditions and medications in mind.
- Physical therapy: referral for exercises that restore strength and movement.
- Specialist referral: orthopedics, rheumatology, neurology or pain specialists when needed.
- Follow-up: checking progress and adjusting the plan.
When pain needs emergency care
Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for chest pain, back pain with loss of bladder or bowel control or numbness in the groin, new weakness in the legs, pain after a serious fall or accident, or a hot, swollen joint with fever.
Our location
Visit Our Richmond Clinic
Adults from Richmond, Aliana, Grand Mission, Mission Bend and Katy see us for pain care at our clinic on South Peek Road.
Lifecare Primary Medical
7103 South Peek Road, Suite 520
Richmond, TX 77407
281-712-7757
Office hours
| Monday – Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday – Sunday | Closed |
Common questions
Pain care questions
Is Lifecare Primary Medical a pain management clinic?
No. We evaluate and treat common pain as part of primary care and refer to pain specialists, orthopedics or other specialists when needed.
Do I need an X-ray for back pain?
Often not at first. Most back pain improves within a few weeks. We recommend imaging when your symptoms or exam suggest it would change your treatment.
Can you refer me to physical therapy?
Yes. Physical therapy is often one of the most helpful treatments for back and joint pain.
Can I be seen the same day for a new injury?
Yes, for minor injuries we accept walk-ins Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Serious injuries need emergency care.
Get help with pain
Walk in on weekdays or request an appointment. Our office will contact you to confirm your visit.