Pain relief is a common reason many seek medical care. Whether facing chronic pain or acute pain, our mission is to optimize your health, mobility, and functionality through safe and effective pain management. We strive to deliver high-quality patient care and pain relief, while facilitating ground-breaking discoveries in clinical, translational, and innovative research in the pain management field
At Pain Medicine, we understand that different types of pain require different types of treatment. We focus holistically on each patient's unique needs, including:
As a part of the Spine Center, our expert pain management specialists use an integrated approach with you, your primary care doctor and our spine surgeons to find the best treatment for your lifestyle and needs. In addition to our physicians, your care team may include spine surgeons and physical and occupational therapists.
Our team of pain management specialists will evaluate you to recommend a plan that works with your goals. This is a three-step process:
1. Understand history
You'll complete a patient questionnaire about your pain-related issues. Please provide as much detail as possible. If you have received care or imaging studies outside of , please bring all relevant pain medicine treatment records, X-ray or MRI studies, and their interpretations.
2. Provide recommendations
A physician may ask to perform a physical exam. They may also discuss your medical history in greater detail. From there, they will recommend pain management and pain relief options that fit your unique needs.
3. Begin pain treatment plan
Your care team includes specialty-trained physicians in anesthesiology and pain medicine, as well as advanced registered nurses and staff.
If you have received care or imaging studies outside of , please bring all relative treatment records, X-ray or MRI studies and their interpretations to help expedite the diagnosis and treatment of your condition.
Your care team is composed of specially trained physicians in anesthesiology and pain medicine, as well as advanced registered nurses and staff.
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