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    Pain Medicine Services & Treatment

    When you have a painful disorder, you can get personalized care from our pain medicine experts. We offer specialized treatment options, including medication, pain rehabilitation and management, injection therapies and implantable pain management devices. We listen to your concerns and develop an individualized treatment plan to make sure you get the therapy that's right for you.

    Find out more about our pain medicine services:

    • Conditions and consultations
    • Treatments
    • Pain medicine specialists
    • Referrals
    • FAQ
    • Pain medicine locations near you
    • Pain medicine specialists near you

    Conditions and consultations

    Our pain medicine specialists provide consultations and a personalized treatment for pain related to these and other conditions:

    • Abdominal and stomach — Abdominal pain, pancreatitis, post-surgical hernia
    • Cancer — Post-operative, treatment effects, tumor location
    • Cervical — Back, disk disease, facet joint syndrome, failed back syndrome, neck pain, spine, spinal stenosis
    • Chest — Angina, costochondritis
    • Head — Headaches, migraines
    • Foot and leg — Ankle, foot and leg conditions or injuries, post-surgical chronic knee issues
    • Joints — Ankylosing spondylitis, arthritis, osteoarthritis
    • Nerve — Diabetic neuropathy, neuralgia, occipital neuralgia, peripheral neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia
    • Pelvic — Chronic pelvic pain in women, sacroiliac pain syndrome
    • Other — Calciphylaxis, complex regional pain syndrome, myofascial pain syndrome, sports injuries, work-related injury

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    Treatments

    We offer a variety of advanced, image-guided procedures to reduce or eliminate pain; increase stamina and strength to improve functionality; and improve sleep, work, leisure activities and overall quality of life.

    Treatments we provide include:

    • Basivertebral nerve ablation
    • Interspinous distraction device implantation
    • Minimally invasive lumbar decompression
    • Peripheral nerve stimulation
    • Restorative neuromodulation
    • Spinal cord stimulation

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    Pain medicine specialists

    Our experienced team of pain medicine specialists collaborate to deliver a seamless experience — from diagnosis to treatment and recovery — so you can get back to doing what you love. Physicians have advanced training in anesthesiology, physical medicine and rehabilitation, neurology, and psychiatry and psychology. Some have subspecialty expertise in ultrasonography, fluoroscopy, facial pain, neurostimulation, palliative care, peripheral nerve stimulation and regenerative medicine.

    Our specialists include:

    • Fellowship-trained doctors
    • Physician assistants
    • Nurse practitioners
    • Registered nurses
    • Clinical assistants

    Consultations may be provided by:

    • Anesthesiology
    • Neurology
    • Neurosurgery
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Sports Medicine
    • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    • Psychiatry & Psychology

    Referrals

    A referral may be required depending on your need. Call the appointment number of your preferred Pain Medicine location to learn more.

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    FAQ

    How can I relieve my pain?

    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

    What should I bring for my first appointment?

    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 pagefor this form and other forms in multiple languages.

    What are my payment options, and do you offer financial assistance?

    Visit the billing page of your preferred location for information on insurance, billing and payments.

    We serve patients in difficult financial circumstances and offer financial assistance to those who have an established need to receive medically necessary services. Learn more about financial assistance options.

    Can you provide a second opinion?

    Yes — simply call the appointment number at your preferred Pain Medicine location. See What should I expect during my first appointment? for tips on how to prepare.

    Do you have an after-hours number in case of emergency?

    Always call 911 in case of emergency. For after-hours help with other issues, review our convenient care options.

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    Explore locations or providers near you for details on expert pain medicine care:

    Locations View More

    Menomonie Emergency Entrance
    Menomonie, WI
    Hospital and Clinic
    • Appointments:
    • 715-838-3640
    View More InformationView Home Page;
    SEMN_Thumbnail_Red Wing
    Red Wing, MN
    Hospital and Clinic
    • General:
    • 651-267-5000
    • 800-628-2538 (toll-free)
    View More InformationView Home Page;
    La Crosse Clinic 162sq
    La Crosse, WI
    Clinic
    • Appointments:
    • 608-392-6393
    View More InformationView Home Page;

    Providers View More

    Melissa Kenevan, M.D.
    Melissa Kenevan, M.D.
    Pain Medicine
    Eau Claire, Menomonie
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    Nicole Johnson, C.N.P.
    Nicole Johnson , D.N.P.
    Pain Medicine
    Red Wing
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    Valerie Whitmore, APRN, C.N.P.
    Valerie Whitmore, APRN, C.N.P.
    Pain Medicine
    Mankato
    Profile

    Not all treatments, tests and services are available at all Mayo Clinic Health System locations. Check with your preferred location in advance.