The Multidisciplinary Pain Center is a comprehensive approach to treating chronic pain that involves a team of healthcare professionals from different disciplines. The goal is to address the physical aspect of pain and the emotional, psychological, and social impacts.
Multidisciplinary pain centers help patients eliminate opioid use, instead using safer and more sustainable techniques to manage pain.
Chronic pain isn’t just about what hurts physically.
It also affects:
• Mood (anxiety, depression)
• Sleep
• Daily function and movement
• Relationships
• Work or school performance
KEY FEATURES
Team-Based Approach
• Pain Physicians
• Physical therapists
• Psychologists/psychiatrists
• Occupational therapists
They address all dimensions of pain—physical, emotional, and psychological.
CORE COMPONENTS
1. Medical Management
Pain specialists may prescribe Non-narcotic pain medications or perform image-guided pain procedures under sedation.
2. Physical Therapy
Focuses on movement, strength, posture, and endurance. Helps reduce pain and improve function.
3. Psychological Support
Includes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), biofeedback, or mindfulness-based stress reduction to address emotional and psychological aspects of pain.
4. Occupational Therapy
Helps patients manage daily activities and maintain independence.
5. Pain Interventions
Fluoroscopy and ultrasound-guided pain
procedures performed under sedation.
6. Education
Patients learn about pain mechanisms, pacing, coping strategies, and lifestyle changes that support recovery.
GOALS
• Reduce pain intensity
• Improve function and return to daily activities
• Enhance emotional well-being
• Narcotic-free medications
• Promote self-management skills
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