Specialty
Pain Management: find pain specialists and care information
Pain-management physicians diagnose the source of persistent pain and treat it with a combination of medication, injections, procedures, and rehabilitation.
When to see a pain specialist
- Back, neck, or joint pain lasting more than a few months
- Nerve pain (burning, shooting, numbness)
- Pain after surgery or injury that is not improving
- Needing a plan to reduce reliance on opioids
Areas within pain management
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Conditions pain specialists treat
Chronic low back pain
A staged plan across therapy, medication, and targeted injections.
Sciatica / radiculopathy
Nerve-root pain from a disc or stenosis; epidural injections can help.
Neuropathic pain
Burning or shooting nerve pain; specific medication classes and stimulation.
Complex regional pain syndrome
Early, aggressive multidisciplinary treatment gives the best outcome.
Chronic neck pain
Facet-joint and medial-branch procedures when conservative care stalls.
Fibromyalgia
A whole-person plan: exercise, sleep, medication, and pacing.
Common procedures & tests
What to expect at a visit
Expect a detailed pain history, a physical exam, and a review of prior imaging and treatments. The first visit usually ends with a written plan rather than a procedure the same day.
Insurance & referrals
Visits are billed to medical insurance; most injections and stimulator trials require prior authorization, and many plans require documented physical therapy first.
Frequently asked questions
- Will I be put on opioids?
- Not necessarily. Modern pain management emphasizes targeted procedures, non-opioid medication, and physical rehabilitation.
- How long do injections last?
- It varies — some people get weeks of relief, others months. Response also helps confirm the pain source.
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