What Does a Pain Management Doctor Do?

At Comprehensive Pain Specialists, our team is led by board-certified pain management doctors—also known as pain specialists—who possess advanced training and expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide spectrum of pain conditions, with a special focus on chronic and complex pain.

Unlike general practitioners, who provide broad medical care and manage a variety of common pain complaints with basic treatments, the pain specialists are uniquely qualified to offer advanced, cutting-edge therapies. Our providers are skilled in a range of specialized techniques, including nerve blocks, spinal injections, radiofrequency ablation, implantable devices, and personalized medication regimens.

We believe that effective pain management requires a personalized and multidisciplinary approach. That’s why our team works closely with physical therapists, psychologists, and other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans for each patient. This collaborative approach ensures that we address not only the physical symptoms of pain but also its emotional and functional impact on your quality of life.

If you are struggling with persistent or severe pain that has not responded to standard treatments, the experts at Comprehensive Pain Specialists are here to help. Our advanced training and comprehensive care options set us apart from general practitioners, making us the preferred choice for patients seeking lasting relief and improved function.

Pain management doctors are dedicated to diagnosing and treating chronic pain conditions such as arthritis and back pain using a truly comprehensive, individualized approach. We understand that every patient’s pain experience is unique, so our care begins with a thorough evaluation. Our physicians take time to review your medical history, perform detailed physical exams, and may utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as X-rays or MRIs to accurately identify the underlying cause of your pain.

Once the source of pain is determined, our team develops a personalized treatment plan tailored to your specific needs and lifestyle. For conditions like arthritis and back pain, we may recommend a carefully selected combination of medications, including anti-inflammatories, muscle relaxants, or nerve pain agents, to help reduce your discomfort. Our specialists are highly skilled in performing advanced interventional procedures, such as joint injections, nerve blocks, and epidural steroid injections, which directly target inflamed or irritated areas to provide effective relief.

We know that successful pain management goes beyond medications and procedures. That’s why our care often includes referrals to physical therapy, where structured exercise and rehabilitation programs can restore mobility and strength, further alleviating pain. Our team also places a strong emphasis on patient education, offering guidance on lifestyle modifications like weight management, posture improvement, ergonomic adjustments, and activity changes to help reduce strain on your joints or spine.

Comprehensive Pain Specialists is dedicated to helping you regain function, enhance your quality of life, and manage your arthritis or back pain over the long term.

At Comprehensive Pain Specialists, our approach to assessing and diagnosing chronic pain is rooted in compassion, expertise, and a commitment to patient-centered care. When you visit our practice, your journey begins with a thorough review of your medical history. Our board-certified pain management specialists will ask detailed questions about how your pain started, how long it has lasted, its intensity and characteristics, and any injuries or events that may have contributed to it. We also gather information about previous treatments and medications, as well as their effectiveness, to ensure we have a complete picture.

Understanding how pain impacts your daily life is a key part of our assessment. We take the time to learn how your pain affects your activities, mood, and sleep patterns, giving us a holistic understanding of your experience.

Our specialists then conduct a comprehensive physical examination, assessing not only the area where you feel pain but also your nervous and musculoskeletal systems. We check for tenderness, swelling, range of motion, muscle strength, and reflexes, and look for any physical clues such as restricted movement, skin changes, or signs of nerve involvement that could help us pinpoint the source and nature of your pain.

To further refine your diagnosis, we may recommend diagnostic tests or specialized nerve studies like nerve conduction tests or electromyography. We also utilize diagnostic nerve blocks and targeted injections when appropriate, helping us accurately identify pain sources.

After compiling all of this information, our pain management experts work together to synthesize the findings and arrive at a comprehensive diagnosis. Because chronic pain can be complex and multifaceted, our team takes the time to discuss your diagnosis with you and answer any questions you may have.

Finally, we develop a personalized treatment plan tailored to your unique needs and the specific causes of your pain. At Comprehensive Pain Specialists, our goal is to help you regain function, improve your quality of life, and provide hope for lasting relief.

If you are experiencing pain that lasts for several weeks or longer—especially pain that interferes with your daily activities, work, or sleep—it may be time to seek help from the experts at Comprehensive Pain Specialists. Persistent pain that does not improve with over-the-counter medications, rest, or home remedies should not be ignored. Our team is here to help if your pain is severe, worsening, or accompanied by symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, unexplained weight loss, or fever.

We understand that chronic conditions like arthritis, nerve injuries, back pain, fibromyalgia, or migraines can significantly impact your life. If your current treatments are not providing the relief you need, our board-certified pain management specialists can perform a thorough evaluation and design a personalized treatment plan using the latest therapies and interventions.

Early intervention at Comprehensive Pain Specialists may help improve your quality of life, prevent further complications, and reduce your risk of developing long-term pain syndromes. Don’t let pain dictate your life. Contact us today to schedule an appointment for comprehensive evaluation and take the first step toward lasting relief. We are located at 1177 PA-315, Dolphin Plaza, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702. We serve patients from Wilkes-Barre PA, Glen Lyon PA, Dallas PA, Pittston PA, Mountain Top PA, Plymouth PA, and surrounding areas.