The Central Illinois Pain Center is a partnership with the Associated Anesthesiologists, S.C. that provides an interdisciplinary approach to the management of acute and chronic pain.  The Center is staffed by a multidisciplinary team of professionals who are specialists in pain management.

Our Goals for Our Patients

• Reduce pain and increase pain tolerance
• Increase level of function to optimal state
• Develop individual coping skills
• Improve feelings of self worth
• Return to an active societal role

Pain Management is available for conditions such as: 

• Chronic lower back pain
• Herpes Zoster (shingles)
• Joint Pain
• Post-surgical abdominal, pelvic and groin pain
• Myofascial pain syndrome
• Neuropathic pain
• Chronic cervical pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Reflex sympathetic dystrophy
• Muscle tension pain
• Headaches
• Cancer pain
• Work and sport-related pain

Entry into the Pain Center begins with a referral from a patient's primary care doctor, specialist, surgeon or chiropractor. Treatment options include injection therapy or comprehensive day treatment services.

Evaluation of the patient begins with a comprehensive assessment and medical evaluation. After this assessment, a recommendation for a pain management program is made to the patient and referring physician based on the individual's needs and admission criteria. The program may consist of specific invasive procedures, a comprehensive day treatment program, or a combination of each program.

Treatment options available at the Central Illinois Pain Center include:

• Epidural steroid injections
• Epidural sympathetic blocks
• Trigger point injections
• Nerve blocks by injection
• Implantable therapies
• Radiofrequency lesioning
• Physical therapy
• Nutritional counseling
• Exercise programs
• Massage therapy
• Biofeedback and relaxation training
• Individual and group counseling
• Medication management