Pain Medicine

Baclofen pump therapy delivers medication directly to the spinal fluid to help manage severe muscle stiffness and spasticity that can contribute to pain and limited movement. By targeting the nervous system more precisely than oral medications, this approach may improve comfort, mobility and function while reducing the need for higher doses of medication taken by mouth.

This minimally invasive treatment may help relieve chronic low back pain related to changes in the vertebrae of the spine. The procedure targets a specific nerve within the vertebral body that can transmit pain signals, helping reduce pain when conservative treatments such as medication or physical therapy have not provided relief.

 

This treatment uses an implanted pump to deliver pain relieving medication directly to the spinal fluid. By targeting pain at its source, intrathecal pump therapy may help manage severe or complex pain while reducing the need for higher doses of oral medications. It is commonly considered for conditions such as cancer related pain or severe spasticity.

This minimally invasive procedure may help relieve pain caused by lumbar spinal stenosis by reducing pressure on spinal nerves. A small device is placed between the spinous processes of the spine to help maintain space within the spinal canal, which can ease pain and improve function for some people when symptoms worsen with standing or walking.

This outpatient procedure may help relieve pain in the lower back or legs caused by lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition in which narrowed spaces in the spine put pressure on nerves. By removing small amounts of tissue contributing to nerve compression, this approach can improve mobility and reduce pain associated with standing or walking.

Peripheral nerve stimulation uses a small device to deliver mild electrical impulses to targeted peripheral nerves. This therapy may help manage chronic, localized pain by interrupting pain signals before they reach the brain. Patients can control stimulation as needed to support ongoing pain relief.

This minimally invasive procedure may help reduce pain by using controlled energy to disrupt nerve signals responsible for pain transmission. Radiofrequency ablation is commonly used to treat pain affecting the neck, back, hips or joints, particularly when pain originates from irritated or damaged nerves.

This minimally invasive therapy may help reduce chronic mechanical low back pain by restoring function to muscles that support and stabilize the spine. The treatment uses targeted nerve stimulation to re engage key muscles in the lower back, helping improve movement, stability and strength over time. By addressing underlying muscle dysfunction, restorative neuromodulation can help reduce pain and support long term functional improvement.

Spinal cord stimulation uses an implanted device to deliver gentle electrical pulses to the spinal cord. These pulses help modify pain signals before they reach the brain, which may reduce chronic pain and improve quality of life. This therapy is often considered when other pain management approaches have not provided adequate relief.

You may benefit from seeing a pain medicine specialist if pain continues despite treatment such as medications, physical therapy or other conservative approaches, or if pain interferes with daily activities, sleep or quality of life. Pain medicine specialists focus on identifying the source of pain and developing individualized treatment plans.

Pain medicine commonly treats chronic or complex pain, but it may also help manage pain related to injury, surgery, medical conditions or cancer. Your care team will determine whether pain medicine services are appropriate based on your symptoms and care history.

No. Pain medicine specialists work closely with your primary care provider and other specialists to complement your existing care. Treatment recommendations are coordinated to support your overall care plan.

No. Pain medicine offers a range of treatment options, which may include procedures, injections, implantable devices, rehabilitation strategies and other therapies. Medication may be part of a treatment plan, but it is not always required.

During a consultation, your provider will review your medical history, discuss your pain symptoms and evaluate previous treatments. Together, you will develop a personalized plan that may include additional testing or treatment recommendations.

You have several options to explore for dealing with chronic pain, from low to high intervention. Learn more about pain management options, and find the one that is right for you.

For your first appointment, bring your current prescription information or medical records from non-Mayo Clinic Health System facilities. Complete a medical records release form to authorize the transfer of health records from another health care facility to us. Visit our Medical Record Forms page for this form and other forms in multiple languages.

Our Patient Account Services representatives can assist you with any issues related to billing and insurance. We also offer financial assistance if you are unable to pay for care due to financial hardship.

Yes. Simply call the appointment number at your preferred pain medicine location.

Always call 911 in case of an emergency. For after-hours help with other issues, get virtual care 24/7 through the Primary Care On Demand app or review our convenient care options.