Pain Management at MCMH
Living with pain isn’t something you have to “just deal with.” At MCMH, our multidisciplinary team partners with you to understand the cause of your pain and create a plan that’s safe, effective, and tailored to your life. We combine evidence-based treatments with compassionate care, so you can move more, sleep better, and get back to what matters
What Is Pain Management?
Pain management is a coordinated approach to diagnosing, treating, and preventing pain, whether it’s acute (new/short‑term), subacute, or chronic (lasting >3 months). We address pain from conditions such as arthritis, sports injuries, back/neck problems, nerve pain, headaches, post‑surgical pain, and more. Your plan may include lifestyle strategies, medications, injections, interventional procedures, physical therapy, and surgical consultation when needed.
Goals of Care
- Reduce pain intensity and flare‑ups
- Improve function and mobility
- Support sleep, mood, and daily activities
- Minimize medication side effects and risks
- Empower you with education and self‑management tools
Our Pain Management Services
We coordinate across specialties, so you receive the right care at the right time. Explore service areas below.
| Lobeara – Knee Pain |
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Knee pain evaluation and non‑surgical interventions led by a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) with specialized training in pain procedures.
Common concerns we treat:
- Osteoarthritis
- patellofemoral pain
- meniscal irritation
- post‑injury pain
- post‑operative pain
Services may include:
- Diagnostic & therapeutic injections: e.g., corticosteroid, visco supplementation (hyaluronic acid) when appropriate
- Genicular nerve blocks & radiofrequency ablation (RFA): For persistent knee pain not relieved by conservative options
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| Physical Therapy
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Restoring mobility, strength, and function while reducing pain and preventing recurrence.
Programs may include:
- Individualized exercise therapy (strength, flexibility, balance)
- Manual therapy and joint mobilization
- Post‑surgical rehab and return‑to‑work/sport programs
- Education on body mechanics, pacing, and flare‑up management
- Modalities as appropriate (heat/cold, electrical stimulation, ultrasound)
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Joint Injections
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Receive convenient, in‑clinic injections to reduce inflammation and pain in joints and soft tissues from your primary care provider.
Standard options:
- Corticosteroid injections: shoulder, elbow, wrist, hip, knee, ankle, foot, and small joints
- Bursal and tendon‑sheath injections (e.g., trochanteric bursitis, De Quervain’s tenosynovitis)
- Trigger point injections for myofascial pain
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| MCMH Pharmacy |
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Prescription Medications & Medication Management - Safe, evidence‑based use of medications to control pain while minimizing risks.
Services include:
- Medication review & optimization: NSAIDs, acetaminophen, neuropathic agents (e.g., gabapentinoids, SNRIs, TCAs), topical therapies, migraine therapies, muscle relaxants, and others
- Opioid stewardship: Risk‑benefit reviews, lowest‑effective dosing, monitoring plans, naloxone education when appropriate
- Medication therapy management (MTM): Interactions, side‑effect mitigation, taper planning
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| Interventional Radiology |
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Image‑guided procedures to diagnose and treat pain at its source with minimal downtime.
Procedures may include:
- Epidural steroid injections (cervical/thoracic/lumbar) for radicular pain/sciatica
- Facet joint injections & medial branch blocks for spine‑related pain
- Radiofrequency ablation (spine, peripheral nerves)
- Vertebral augmentation (e.g., kyphoplasty) for painful compression fractures
- Image‑guided joint injections/aspirations (shoulder, hip, knee)
- Nerve blocks for focal neuropathic pain
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| MCMH Ortho |
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Evaluation and treatment of bone, joint, tendon, and ligament conditions causing pain and loss of function.
Care may include:
- Comprehensive musculoskeletal exam and imaging
- Non‑surgical treatments: bracing, activity modification, injections
- Surgical options: arthroscopy, joint repair/reconstruction, joint replacement (as indicated)
- Post‑operative pain plans in coordination with Anesthesia/CRNA, IR, PT, and Pharmacy
Common conditions we treat:
- Arthritis
- Rotator cuff disease
- Carpal tunnel
- Ligament/meniscus tears
- Hip/knee/shoulder disorders
- Fractures
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Appointments & Referrals
Call you Primary Care Provider to talk through your options or Request an Appointment Online