How do you find a clinic for chronic pain?

A doctor, hospital or medical school can recommend a clinic that specializes in chronic pain management. In addition, PainNetwork.com search lists pain specialists across the country.

Pain clinics assemble teams of specialists from a variety of disciplines to manage patients' chronic pain. Treatments may include medication, physical therapy, relaxation techniques and surgery.

Each pain clinic may provide unique services, therefore it is important to find one that suits the patient's condition. A pain clinic is right for the patient if he feels his team communicates well with him, as well as with each other, and that they develop a treatment plan based on his individual needs.