When is Pain Management Needed?
Chronic pain is a frustrating and debilitating issue for patients that can affect overall quality of life. Not only does pain have an impact on physical functionality, but it can also have emotional implications as well. Pain often has more than one cause, making it a complex condition requiring the expertise of a pain management specialist.
Meadville Medical Center’s pain management services treats patients at offices in Meadville and in Hermitage. During your initial visit, you will receive an evaluation that will include discussions about past medical history, pain history, and prior treatments. Previous diagnostic studies will also be reviewed and a physical assessment will be completed. Treatment options will be reviewed and discussed using a multi-disciplinary plan of treatment, and you will be given follow up appointments and instructions to carry out the plan of treatment.
Referrals and Registration
A physician referral is required for Meadville Medical Center’s pain management services. If you have not been contacted by telephone prior to your office visit, you will need to to provide your insurance information at your first visit. Most insurances cover treatment, but it is recommended that you check with your insurance carrier to see what your plan covers.
Our Pain Management Offices
The Clinic for Specialty Pain Services
Major Procedures
- Epidurals
- cervical
- lumbar
- thoracic
- Radio-frequency neurolysis
- Spinal cord stimulators
- Sympathetic blocks
Minor Procedures
- Bursa injections
- Occipital nerve blocks
- Posterior division nerve blocks
- Sacroiliac injections
- Trigger-point injections
Other Services Available
PiezoWave
What is PiezoWave?
PiezoWave is an advanced, non-invasive treatment that uses targeted acoustic wave technology to jumpstart your body’s natural healing process. Unlike pills that mask symptoms or injections that wear off, PiezoWave works with your body to address the root cause of your pain, including damaged tissue, inflammation, and poor circulation. It is ideal for patients who are struggling with:
- chronic joint pain, especially in the shoulder, hip, knee, and elbow
- arthritis
- osteoarthritis
- degenerative joint disease
- spine pain, including lower back, neck, disc-related conditions
- tendon and ligament injuries, e.g. rotator cuff, Achilles, tennis elbow
- overuse injuries
How does PiezoWave Work?
PiezoWave delivers precise acoustic pulses deep into injured or degenerative tissue, reducing pain, improving mobility, and promoting long-term healing. These waves trigger a cascade of biological responses that can stimulate blood flow to oxygen-starved areas, activate cellular repair, and tissue regeneration, break down scar tissue and calcifications, and naturally reduce inflammation without drugs.
Patients can expect quick treatment sessions with PiezoWave, lasting about 15 to 20 minutes with minimal discomfort. No anesthesia or sedation is needed with the procedure and there is no downtime for recovery; patients can return to daily activities immediately! A typical plan with PiezoWave involves 4 to 6 sessions, 1 to 2 weeks apart, although each plan is personalized based on the patient’s needs.
Physician and Providers at the Clinic for Specialty Pain Services
Clinic for Specialty Pain Services Location
Meadville Pain Management
Major Procedures
- Discography
- Epidurals
- Cervical
- Lumbar
- Thoracic
- Intracept procedure
- Intrathecal pump therapy
- Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD)
- Peripheral nerve stimulator
- Racz Procedure
- Radio-frequency neurolysis
- Spinal cord stimulators
- Sympathetic blocks
- Vertiflex
Minor Procedures
- Bursa injections
- Facet blocks
- Occipital nerve blocks
- Sacroiliac injections
- Trigeminal nerve blocks
- Trigger-point injections
- Ultrasound-guided joint injections
Physician and Providers at Meadville Pain Management
Meadville Pain Management Location
Shenango Valley Outpatient Services
Conditions Treated
- Arthritis pain
- Cancer-related pain
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches and facial pain
- Herniated or bulging discs
- Joint and musculoskeletal pain
- Lower back pain and spinal stenosis
- Myofascial pain syndrome
- Neck pain
- Nerve pain and neuropathy
- Persistent pain after surgery
- Phantom limb pain
- Pinched nerves
- Sciatica
- Sports injuries
- Undiagnosed pain
- Work-related injuries
Procedures and Treatment
- Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar facet medial branch radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
- Comprehensive pain management
- Dorsal root ganglion stimulation
- Epidural steroid injections
- Orthobiologic and regenerative medicine
- Peripheral nerve stimulation
- Physical therapy and exercise prescription
- Sacroiliac joint injections
- Spinal cord stimulation (neuromodulation)
- Ultrasound-guided injections
Pain Management Physicians at Shenango Valley Outpatient Services
Shenango Valley Outpatient Services
Meadville Medical Center Provider-based Clinic
How We Bill for Our Services
Visits to a provider-based clinic result in two charges to the patient: one charge for hospital services (the facility fee), and one charge for physician/professional services
More information about Meadville Medical Center’s provider-based clinics, including a complete listing and contact information for billing and financial assistance, can be found on our FAQ page.
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