What should i expect at my first visit with a pain management specialist?

Pain management: A full detailed evaluation and exam. A detailed discussion about options and possible referrals if needed. May not necessarily gets medication. Some lab work will be done.

An Examination!: Unfortunately any physician can call themselves a pain management specialist. As a result you may not know what level or expertise you are getting. This visit should be comprehensive and you should have a through examination. They should review your images (mri, x-rays) with you if you have them to share. They should outline a course of treatment and provide education about your condition.

Pain Specialist: The best pain groups will comprehensively address the history of your chronic pain condition, review diagnostic tests and or order new ones, perform a detailed pertinent physical examination, then design an individualized treatment plan which can include injections, braces, creams, medications, physical therapy and more options.