Treatment Options for Pain
Personalized Relief That Fits Your Life
There’s no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to pain relief. That’s why pain management specialists at Frye Regional Medical Center offer a wide range of treatment options tailored to your unique condition, lifestyle and health goals.
Whether your pain is new or something you’ve been dealing with for years, we’ll help you find safe, effective ways to manage it without relying on opioids or surgery.
A Multimodal Approach
Pain can affect your body, your mood, your sleep and even your relationships. At Frye Regional Medical Center, pain management addresses all aspects of your well-being, including physical, emotional and mental, so you can get back to living life more comfortably. Care may involve different types of treatments, such as medical procedures, physical therapy and strategies to support emotional health. We provide a multimodal approach.
Together, we’ll build a care plan focused on helping you move better, feel stronger and enjoy more of life.
Non-Surgical Pain Relief Options
Many of our treatments are non-surgical and can be done in an outpatient setting, meaning you can go home the same day. Depending on your needs, your care plan may include:
- Injections and nerve treatments
- Epidural steroid injections to help reduce inflammation in the spine
- Facet joint injections to help relieve back and neck pain
- Nerve blocks that temporarily block pain signals from specific nerves
- Small and large joint injections
- Trigger point injections that target painful muscle knots
Radiofrequency Ablation
Radiofrequency ablation uses heat from radio waves to reduce pain signals in nerves — often used for arthritis or chronic back pain.
Spinal Cord Stimulation
A small device implanted near the spine sends gentle electrical pulses to block pain signals. This is often considered when other treatments haven’t worked.
Intrathecal Pain Pump
An intrathecal pain pump is a surgically implanted drug delivery system that sends pain medication directly to the spinal cord. This therapy is a treatment recommended to selected patients of chronic pain who have not experienced adequate pain relief from conservative approaches.
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation)
A non-invasive device that sends low-level electrical pulses through the skin to help block pain.
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation
Movement is medicine. Physical therapists design exercises and stretches that strengthen muscles, improve flexibility and relieve pressure on joints and nerves. This can help you recover from injury, improve balance and range of motion, as well as prevent future pain.
Behavioral and Mind-Body Therapies
Pain is not just physical. It can also impact your emotional well-being. For chronic or complex pain, we may recommend:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help regulate pain’s impact on thoughts and emotions
- Sleep improvement strategies
- Stress management techniques, such as guided relaxation or meditation
These therapies are especially helpful for conditions like fibromyalgia, migraines or pain after trauma.
Medication Management
We focus on the safest, most effective medications to support your treatment. These may include:
- Anti-seizure or antidepressant medications (for nerve-related pain)
- Muscle relaxants
- Non-opioid pain relievers (NSAIDs, acetaminophen)
Opioids are only used when necessary, and always with careful monitoring and education. Our goal is to help you feel better without relying on medications long-term.
Surgery Isn’t Always the First Step
Most patients don’t need surgery to manage pain. But if other treatments haven’t worked, or if imaging shows a correctable issue, we can connect you with trusted surgical specialists.
Start with a Personalized Plan
Every patient’s pain is different, and so is every treatment plan. At your first visit, we’ll take time to understand your symptoms, run any needed tests, and walk you through your options.
You’ll leave with a clear path forward and support every step of the way.