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We know how frustrating and stressful chronic pain can be. Our specialists are here to listen to your concerns, answer your questions and offer solutions that support your physical, mental and emotional well-being.
There’s pain — then, there’s PAIN. The kind that keeps you up at night, slows you down during the day and makes you wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again.
Pain can upend your life — but you don’t have to live with it or wrestle with its complications. Whether your discomfort started with an injury or another health problem, a personalized plan to manage your pain can often help make your days (and nights) a little easier.
Cleveland Clinic’s pain medicine experts are here to listen — and help. Using proven therapies, our team will work with you to manage chronic pain so you can get back to living on your terms.
We know how frustrating and stressful chronic pain can be. Our specialists are here to listen to your concerns, answer your questions and offer solutions that support your physical, mental and emotional well-being.
The sooner you reach out for treatment, the sooner we can help you manage your pain. That’s why we offer evaluations at many of our Ohio and Florida locations, making it easy to find the care you need — when you need it. Meet our team.
Our researchers are always looking for new, better ways to manage pain. This includes ongoing clinical trials. Ask your provider if participating in one could be an option for you.
Not all appointments need to be in person. Ask your provider about scheduling a convenient virtual visit. You’ll save time by meeting with them online.
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Pain can wear you down — physically, mentally and emotionally. Even if it only lasts a short time, you may find you:
This kind of pain can be complex and difficult to manage. And while we may not always be able to stop it completely, we can work to reduce its impact and help you respond to it in new ways.
It isn’t typically a quick fix — more often, it’s a process. It may take some trial and error to find what works best for you. That’s why evaluations are important.
You’ll meet first with the specialist who will oversee your care. This visit lets them learn more about you and how chronic pain affects your life. It also gives you a chance to ask questions and share any concerns about treatment. If you already know what’s causing your pain, you and your provider may start talking about the next steps right away.
If the reason is unknown, you may need some tests to help us uncover the source, like:
When you come to Cleveland Clinic for pain management, you’ll have a team of providers working together to plan and provide care, including:
This team-based approach lets us craft a highly personalized program to help manage your pain.
Our healthcare providers see patients at convenient locations throughout Northeast Ohio.
After your evaluation, our pain medicine team will go over their recommendations for your personalized plan. Depending on the type of pain you have — or what’s causing it — you may not achieve complete relief. But we’ll focus on reducing your pain, improving your quality of life and getting you back to daily tasks and activities. Your plan could include a mix of approaches, from conservative treatments to surgery. We may recommend:
If your pain started with a recent injury, you may be able to use some of these therapies at home:
We may recommend physical and occupational therapy to help you:
Psychotherapy (talk therapy) might be helpful if your pain is affecting your thoughts and emotions — often triggering stress, anxiety or depression. Our mental health specialists are here to listen and offer support, along with strategies to manage how you experience pain.
Your care team may talk with you about options like yoga, chiropractic adjustment, massage therapy and acupuncture alongside traditional medical treatment. These complementary medicine techniques may offer added support in managing your pain.
We may also recommend pain relievers (analgesics) and other medications. These could range from over-the-counter pills or creams to prescriptions like muscle relaxers, antidepressants and corticosteroids. We’ll go over all the benefits and risks with you before you start taking it.
For severe pain that doesn’t respond to other therapies, we may use more advanced treatments, like electrical nerve stimulation, botulinum toxin (Botox®) injections, analgesic pumps, radiofrequency ablation — or even surgery. Our team will guide you through your options and help you understand what to expect every step of the way.
Does it feel like pain has taken over everything in your life? It can drain your energy, dampen your mood — and get in the way of the things you enjoy. Our team is here to help you turn things around. We’ll work with you to figure out what’s going on and build a personalized plan that fits your needs and helps manage your pain. One step at a time, we’ll focus on what matters most to you.
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