Pain Management Center

Persistent pain, whatever its origin, can have a debilitating effect on a person's life. The emotional frustrations associated with pain can be as devastating as the physical discomfort. At the South Pointe Hospital Pain Management Center, our mission is to provide a continuum of comprehensive, interdisciplinary pain management, rehabilitation, education and associated services at competitive prices in a variety of settings.

Following an in-depth evaluation and assessment, we formulate an individualized treatment plan. Our patients are active participants in their treatment. The goal is to have each patient return to a more normal and functional lifestyle, rather than simply reducing the pain.

As an industry leader in pain care, we offer a variety of innovative treatment options. Our expert staff offers help, most importantly, hope and a caring atmosphere to those who experience one or more of the following conditions:

Arthritis pain
Back and neck pain, either acute, chronic or post surgical
Cancer pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndromes (CRPS)/ Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
Fibromyalgia
Headache and facial pain
Joint pain
Musculoskeletal pain
Osteoporosis-related pain
Pain-related conditions such as spinal spasticity
Pelvic and urogenital pain
Post-traumatic pain
Raynaud's Syndrome
Recurring discomfort from industrial or accidental injuries
Shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia)
Temporomandibular Joint Syndrome (TMJ)
Trigeminal Neuralgia (facial pain)

Available Treatments

Acupuncture - the Chinese practice of the insertion of needles into specific body locations to relieve pain
Biofeedback therapy
Dietary and nutritional counseling
Electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) - a method of applying controlled, low-voltage electricity to the body to relieve pain externally
Electrical therapy treatment
Exercise - muscle stretching and / or strengthening, and aerobics
Hypnosis
Implanted spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulators - a surgically implanted device used to provide low-voltage electrical stimulation to the spinal cord to block the feeling of pain
Implanted medication pumps - surgically implanted pump is designed to deliver a controlled amount of medication through a catheter to a specific area in the body to relieve pain
Interdisciplinary rehabilitation - a comprehensive, consistent, nonfragmented approach to rehabilitation which fosters optimal client outcome
Intravenous medications - to abort a pain attack
Intravenous perfusion blocks - an anesthetic agent is introduced into the circulatory system using the tourniquet technique; primarily used for hand and forearm
Massotherapy
Medication management
Nerve blocks - diagnostic and therapeutic - the interruption of a nerve's function by the injection of a local anesthetic agent or other drug
Nerve freezing procedures - by injection and surgical procedures that interrupt nerve pain pathways
Occupational therapy - teaches ways to continue daily activities, such as dressing and bathing, without increased pain
Pain relief medications - administered in proper doses to allow continued function and social interactions
Physical therapy - can increase strength, flexibility and mobility while decreasing pain; includes heat, massage, and electrical stimulation
Psychological counseling
Relaxation techniques
Support groups - patients and their families share their experiences and feelings in an informal, supportive environment
Surgical options
Tai Chi - an ancient Chinese exercise practiced to improve health. The exercise consists of graceful and slow movements that relax and strengthen both body and mind.

Chronic Pain Management Program

When pain continues for several months, it is referred to as "chronic pain". This circumstance can cause difficult physical and emotional problems, which may result in disruption in the lives of the participant and family members.

The Chronic Pain Management Program (CPMP) at South Pointe Hospital provides comprehensive rehabilitative treatment to persons experiencing chronic pain. The goal is to minimize the effects of the pain on function and lifestyle and to return the participant to work, when appropriate, and an improved quality of life.

The Chronic Pain Management Program is a five-day per week comprehensive program lasting an average of four to six weeks. The management of chronic pain is most effectively treated by an interdisciplinary team. This team will assist the participant with the medical, psychological, rehabilitative and educational aspects of chronic pain management. For more information call (216) 491-7052.

Contact Us:

South Pointe Hospital
2nd floor, Building A
20000 Harvard Road
Warrensville Heights, Ohio 44122
(216) 491-6433