Pain Management FAQs

Pain management is the treatment of patients who are experiencing acute or chronic pain.

A pain management specialist is a medical provider who specializes in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pain. The goal of a pain management specialist is to find the root cause of your pain and develop a comprehensive treatment plan.

You should see a pain management specialist when pain is interfering with your daily activities or quality of life.

Pain management clinics offer a variety of treatment options. These treatment options range from medication management to injections and procedures.

Long-term use of pain medication can cause dependence and if abused they can be addicting.

Pain Clinic of North Carolina requires all new patients to be referred by their primary care physician/medical provider, surgical or sports medicine physician/medical provider.

Pain Clinic of North Carolina is in network with most insurance companies. Typically, only a co-payment is required at the time of service.