Pain treatment facilities

People generally turn to pain treatment facilities when they have run out of other options. In addition, certain specific problems related to chronic pain may best be addressed at such programs. These include "pain behavior" (actions that worsen the quality of life such as limping, moaning, moving slowly, or using a cane); a decreased level of functioning that interferes with daily activities or work; perceiving oneself as impaired or having a disability; a discrepancy between how much pain the patient feels and how much their condition typically produces; and mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, drug or alcohol dependence, and impaired memory or concentration.

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These programs do not aim to cure the cause of pain. Rather, they use a variety of approaches to reduce or eliminate both pain and its effects on daily life, such as excessive use of medication, physical impairment, and decreased daily functioning.

There are several types of pain facilities. Some focus on a single treatment method, but others target pain in a particular region of the body. Although these options may provide relief in some cases, doctors most often recommend multidisciplinary pain centers or clinics because they offer more comprehensive assessment and treatment and, to date, have shown superior results in medical studies. These facilities, headed by a trained and licensed director, may offer either inpatient or outpatient programs.