The History of Pain & Pain Doctor

Pain since Ancient Times

The Story of Pain Doctors and Ancient Healers

In ancient times, pain doctors were seen as shaman doctors, who used both rituals and herbs. Pain was believed to be punishment from the gods or evil spirits.

But in reality, pain is a signal from within our own body.

Throughout human history, life has always been accompanied by pain whether it be from heat, burning skin, eye irritation, cuts, wounds, bruises from impact, or internal pain such as stomachaches and headaches. A silent threat is cancer: in its early stages, it often causes no pain at all, and by the time pain is felt, the disease is usually advanced, making treatment difficult.

Pain teaches us to be cautious, and alerts us when the body is abnormal.

The first type of pain is a warning to avoid danger.

The second type of pain is a signal that something is wrong inside the body.

And this is the story of the Pain Doctor who, since ancient times, has taken on the role of a detective, uncovering the causes of pain and seeking ways to treat it.

Evolution Era of Pain Doctor

Pain at any point in the body is the result of nerve signals being interpreted by the brain.

Ordinary pain that humans can tolerate or avoid such as touching a hot surface (you simply pull away) or a minor cut (which heals on its own) usually does not require special treatment.

The type of pain that requires a Pain Doctor is the pain that is truly debilitating pain that is unbearable, radiates through the body, and prevents normal daily living.

Whenever patients feel that their pain makes life extremely difficult or overwhelming to the point of barely being able to move, or experiencing sharp, radiating pain throughout the body they begin seeking a specialist who can explain the causes and apply techniques to relieve or treat that suffering. This is the role of the modern Pain Doctor.

Historically, early pain doctors in the 1600s used cannabis extracts (opioids). By the 1900s, morphine and heroin became common, but these raised major concerns due to side effects such as addiction, hallucinations, and tolerance, which often led to careless or unsafe long-term use.

Thus, the side effects of pain treatment in that era were dependence and hallucinations.

Modern Pain Doctor

The Evolution of Pain Medicine and the Role of Pain Specialists Today

Modern pain management focuses on minimizing side effects and considering the overall treatment approach. This has developed into what is now called Total Pain Treatment holistic pain management because:

• Emotional pain and stress can directly influence physical pain.
• People with stronger mental resilience may perceive less pain compared to others.
• Physical pain is complex, with interconnected nerve systems (for example, leg pain may actually originate from spinal problems).

Pain therefore has no absolute measure. Each patient has a different threshold and tolerance for pain.

This is why pain specialists must exercise careful judgment to analyze causes, symptoms, and determine the most suitable treatment for each patient.



Reference: National Library of Medicine https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5760261/

Think of Pain Doctor, Think of Us !

The New Era of Pain Doctors at Sapiens led by Dr. Nattaya Udomsak

At Sapiens, we focus on pain treatment using the most advanced technologies, minimizing side effects and avoiding unnecessary surgery.

Our methods include steroid injections, radiofrequency therapy, and thermal techniques all designed to relieve pain without creating scar tissue. In cases where surgery is needed, it is performed with a minimally invasive approach, ensuring faster recovery and greater peace of mind for patients.

Sapiens Hospital provides all of these techniques with straightforward guidance, a first-class medical team, and internationally recognized certifications in pain management.