What is Interventional Pain Management?

Interventional pain management is a medical subspecialty which uses minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat persistent pain conditions.

Common Reasons to Visit a Specialist:

• Chronic back pain
• Arthritis pain
• Cancer pain
• Migraines
• Pain from nerve damage or injuries
  
  

Symptoms Requiring This Approach:

• Chronic or severe pain
• Pain that is not responding to conservative treatments
• Decreased quality of life due to pain
  
  

Diagnosis Typically Involves:

• A comprehensive pain assessment
• Patient history review
• Physical examination
• Often includes imaging tests or diagnostic procedures
  
  

Prior to Interventional Techniques:

• Conservative treatments are usually tried first, such as:
  
  • Medication
  • Physical therapy
  • Lifestyle modifications
    
    

Interventional Techniques May Include:

• Nerve blocks
• Epidural steroid injections
• Radiofrequency ablation
• Spinal cord stimulation
• Intrathecal pump implantation
  
  

Overall Goals:

• Significantly reduce or eliminate pain
• Improve the patient’s ability to function
• Enhance their quality of life