Pain Treatments and Procedures

Pain Treatments and Procedures

Discover medications, procedures, therapies, and other approaches to manage pain.

Articles

Epidural Steroid Injection

A clear, honest guide to what epidural steroid injections involve, why they’re offered, what happens on the day, and what the evidence says.

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

A clear, honest guide to what radiofrequency ablation involves, who it is suitable for, what the evidence shows, and what to expect before and after the procedure.

Medial Branch Block

A plain-language guide to what a medial branch block involves, why it is done, what the diagnostic process means, and what to expect on the day.

Intrathecal Drug Delivery (Pain Pumps): What You Need to Know

A comprehensive guide to implantable pain pumps — how they work, who is a candidate, what medications are used, and what the evidence says about risks and outcomes.