Helping Patients in Aiken and Hilton Head Island Recover Safely and Comfortably
Surgery can be a necessary step on the path to healing—but recovery isn’t always easy, especially when it comes to pain. For decades, opioids were the default solution for post-operative pain relief. Today, more patients—and their providers—are looking for safer, more effective options that reduce discomfort without the risks of long-term medication dependence.
At Novo Wellness Center in Aiken and Hilton Head Island, we specialize in evidence-based pain relief strategies that go beyond the pill bottle. Whether you’ve had orthopedic surgery, a cosmetic procedure, or an emergency operation, our goal is to help you heal faster, safer, and with fewer side effects.
Opioids like hydrocodone and oxycodone work by dulling the brain’s perception of pain. While they’re effective for short-term, acute pain, their side effects—and risks—can include:
Nausea, constipation, and grogginess
Sedation or mental fog
Physical dependence or withdrawal symptoms
Delayed mobility and slower healing
Increased risk of long-term use
“Opioids can be part of a short-term recovery plan,” says Dr. William Durrett, Medical Director at Novo Wellness. “But they shouldn’t be the only option. Our bodies heal best when we support the underlying systems involved in recovery.”
We take a multimodal approach—using several complementary therapies to reduce pain, inflammation, and downtime after surgery.
Targeted, image-guided injections can block pain signals at the source, allowing for comfort and function without heavy sedation:
Nerve blocks
Trigger point injections
Peripheral nerve injections
Facet joint or SI joint blocks
Radiofrequency ablation (for longer-term pain control)
These are especially helpful after joint surgery, abdominal procedures, or spine-related operations.
Post-surgical pain often involves inflammation and tissue disruption. Regenerative injections using cellular therapies or extracellular vesicles can:
Reduce inflammation
Accelerate soft tissue healing
Improve range of motion
Support scar tissue remodeling
We use IV blends that support recovery from the inside out, including:
Vitamin C (wound healing and collagen production)
Magnesium (nerve and muscle relaxation)
B-complex + B12 (energy, tissue repair, and focus)
Glutathione (cellular detoxification and immune support)
Amino acids (tissue regeneration and protein synthesis)
Many of our post-op patients report reduced fatigue, better sleep, and faster return to daily activities with IV therapy support.
Our approach helps you:
Minimize or avoid opioid use altogether
Improve your surgical outcome
Reduce inflammation and swelling
Stay mentally clear and alert
Resume physical therapy or movement sooner
Reduce the risk of chronic post-surgical pain
And because we customize every plan to the patient, you’ll receive only what’s appropriate for your type of surgery, pain level, and healing phase.
We commonly support patients after:
Orthopedic surgeries (knee, hip, shoulder, spine)
Cosmetic surgeries (abdominoplasty, breast surgery, liposuction)
General surgeries (hernia repair, gallbladder removal, C-section)
Dental and oral surgeries
Revision or complex surgeries with scar tissue involvement
If you’re already recovering or preparing for an upcoming procedure, now is the time to plan your pain strategy.
“I didn’t want to rely on opioids after my shoulder surgery. The team at Novo helped me stay ahead of the pain with a combination of injections and IVs. I was back to work and sleeping better within two weeks.”
– Novo Wellness patient, Hilton Head Island
Pain is real—but so are the risks of relying only on medications. If you’re preparing for surgery or struggling with pain weeks after a procedure, we’re here to help with a better plan.
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