Our Approach to Pain Management

Pain management providers know that every patient’s needs are different. There is not a "one-size-fits-all" approach here, and we pride ourselves on personalizing a treatment plan for each individual to relieve pain, improve function and restore quality of life.

Conditions We Treat

Our providers are interventionally trained and specialize in utilizing non-pharmacologic treatments in treating a variety of pain conditions. These include, but are not limited to:

  • Acute and chronic disorders of the neck and back such as arthritis or herniated discs
  • Peripheral neuropathies
  • Complex regional pain syndrome
  • Compression fractures
  • Myofascial pain syndromes
  • Post-stroke pain
  • Post-herpetic neuralgia
  • Chronic pain after surgery

Pain Management Services

We utilize opioids only in conjunction with a patient’s referring provider or primary care provider.

Interventional

  • Epidural steroid injections
  • Radiofrequency ablations (burning of specific nerves)
  • Sympathetic nerve blocks
  • Joint injections
  • Peripheral nerve blocks and ablations
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Peripheral nerve stimulation
  • Trigger point injections
  • Vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty and cryoablation of nerves for cancer related pain

Non-Opioid Pharmacologic Options

While we believe that opioids have their place in treating chronic complex pain pathology, we typically consider them to be a “last resort” and do everything we can utilizing both non-pharmacologic and non-opioid pharmacologic treatments first.

  • Ketamine infusions
  • Neuropathic agents
  • Topical creams and ointments
  • Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents
  • Antidepressants
  • Muscle relaxants

We also work closely with excellent physical therapists to optimize the body’s recovery if possible without the need for invasive medical procedures.