New Jersey Pain Management Experts

Chronic pain affects millions of Americans and can significantly impact your quality of life. At International Spine & Sports Institute, we offer a wide variety of spinal injections that are designed to alleviate the painful symptoms associated with your unique condition and bring your back to a full and active lifestyle.

Our board-certified, award-winning physicians are experts in diagnosing the source of chronic pain and tailoring individualized pain management treatment plans for every patient.

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What is Pain Management?

Pain management is designed to evaluate, diagnose, and treat different types of pain, from acute or temporary pain to more severe, longer lasting, chronic pain.

Managing pain effectively often involves a multidisciplinary approach with doctors from different specialties, including neurology and anesthesiology. Patients who can benefit from emotional support while dealing with pain may also prefer to see a psychiatrist.

Individuals suffering from chronic neck or back pain who have exhausted all other treatment options may be a candidate for pain management.

When to Consider Pain Management

Whether it’s from an accident on the job, a car wreck, a sports injury, or a degenerative spine disease, pain that doesn’t subside can seriously impair your quality of life. Long lasting pain is known as chronic pain, and it unfortunately has countless, additional causes, like arthritis, repetitive stress disorders, nerve damage, and having surgery.

In most instances, pain disappears when the patient’s injury or surgical site heals. But in other cases, pain continues long after healing and requires the intervention of an experienced pain specialist.

When your tolerance for pain has reached its threshold despite your primary care physician’s best efforts, reach out to the pain specialists at ISSI. As our patient, you will meet with our expert staff and team of doctors to tailor a treatment plan specifically for your unique needs.

How is Pain Management Performed?

We offer the following pain management treatment options:

Epidural injections. Epidural injections alleviate pain associated with inflamed spinal nerves. Using a small needle, medicine is injected into the epidural space in the spine. Epidural injections help relieve pain so you can regain range of motion and resume daily activities.

Facet Block. Facet joints are the joints in the spine that make it possible for you to twist, turn, and bend. When one of these joints becomes irritated or damaged, it can result in pain and discomfort. Facet blocks are small injections, administered with the use of a local anesthetic, that ease discomfort from facet joint pain.

Lumbar Sympathetic Block. A lumbar sympathetic block helps relieve lower back pain by targeting the sympathetic nerves that are located on both sides of your spine, which help control involuntary functions of the body and trigger responses within blood vessels. A lumbar sympathetic block works by blocking these nerves from transmitting pain signals to the brain.

Nerve Root Block. When spinal nerves are squeezed or inflamed, it can result in pain and numbness in the parts of your body that are connected to those specific nerves. A nerve root block reduces or eliminates pain by injecting local anesthetic at the exact location of these nerves.

Radiofrequency Ablation. Radiofrequency ablation—also known as neurotomy—provides relief from chronic back or joint pain by using heat to reduce or eliminate the transmission of pain signals to the brain from an irritated or inflamed nerve.

Sacroiliac Joint Injections. The sacroiliac (SI) joint connects the spine to the hips and is responsible for easing the burden of the shift between upper body and legs as you move. Sacroiliac joint injections help to reduce swelling around the affected joint and nearby nerves.

Trigger Point Injections. Muscles can form knots called trigger points that result in pain, tension, and even spasms. Trigger point injections can help alleviate the pain associated with this condition by using an anesthetic mixture to relax the trigger point.

What to Expect With Pain Management Treatments

At your first pain management visit with ISSI, you can expect:

- An evaluation of your medical history
- A physical exam
- A pain assessment
- Diagnostic testing
- A customized treatment or therapy plan

Be sure to provide your doctor with all information about your pain, including when it started, what conditions you have that may exacerbate it, if you currently take medications for it, or if you’ve previously undergone surgery for your pain.

Before any treatment or therapy is recommended, our pain management professionals will take everything into consideration to ensure your treatment plan is tailored specifically for your unique needs.

Frequently Asked Questions About Pain Management

Q: How long does pain management take to work?
A: Most patients feel pain relief from our blocks and injections after about 5 – 10 minutes. Intramuscular injections and radiofrequency ablation can take up to 30 minutes.

Q: What are the drugs used in pain management?
A: Medications known as analgesics are primarily used in the management and treatment of pain. Analgesics include acetaminophen, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), certain antidepressants and antiepileptics, local anesthetics, and opioids.

Q: How do I know if my pain requires pain management?
A: There are numerous causes of chronic pain. If you’re not sure what is causing your pain, our team of advanced pain specialists can help determine the source of your pain and create a treatment plan that’s best suited for your needs. We can administer different spinal injections to help identify and diagnose the cause of your chronic pain.

Meet Our Team

Our award-winning, board-certified team of surgeons and medical staff offer the latest in research, technology, and treatments for pain management and minimally invasive surgery.

From expert diagnosis to state-of-the-art treatment, our spine surgeons are dedicated to achieving the best results for every patient with the least invasive approach possible.

Scott Katzman, MD

Lead Orthopedic Surgeon & Spine Specialist

Steven Scheibert, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Chris McCarthy, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Howard Sharf, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Monica McPhail-Pruitt, MD

Anesthesiologist & Pain Management

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More Than 3,000 Patients Living Pain-Free

See what some of our patients say about their treatment experience with the ISSI surgeons and staff.

I am very pleased with the service of Doctor Katzman and his colleagues for a wonderful experience. I had been suffering for numerous years from my tailbone and sciatica pain which included numerous infections and visits for pain management medication which had no long lasting effect. My pain management also included numerous epidurals that would help for a very short time. I had come to a dead-end. I always continued looking for a permanent solution to my back pain. Finding the orthopedic laser surgery group and Dr. Katzman was the answer to my prayer. From first contact they were very courteous, concerned and helpful. The staff was very professional and I was taken care of with professionalism and concern. Everything was explained to me before and after my procedure and what to expect, so I was put very much at ease.

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New Jersey Pain Management Experts

Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Living

What is Pain Management?

When to Consider Pain Management

How is Pain Management Performed?

What to Expect With Pain Management Treatments

Frequently Asked Questions About Pain Management

Meet Our Team

Scott Katzman, MD

Steven Scheibert, MD

Chris McCarthy, MD

Howard Sharf, MD

Monica McPhail-Pruitt, MD

Our Networks & Industry Affiliations

More Than 3,000 Patients Living Pain-Free

Florida Locations

North East Locations

Didn't find what you were looking for?
Our patient advocates are here to answer all your questions.
Call us now at (973) 552-2932 or submit the form to request a callback.

New Jersey Pain Management Experts

Take the First Step Toward Pain-Free Living

What is Pain Management?

When to Consider Pain Management

How is Pain Management Performed?

What to Expect With Pain Management Treatments

Frequently Asked Questions About Pain Management

Meet Our Team

Scott Katzman, MD

Steven Scheibert, MD

Chris McCarthy, MD

Howard Sharf, MD

Monica McPhail-Pruitt, MD

Our Networks & Industry Affiliations

More Than 3,000 Patients Living Pain-Free

Florida Locations

North East Locations

Didn't find what you were looking for?Our patient advocates are here to answer all your questions.Call us now at (973) 552-2932 or submit the form to request a callback.

Didn't find what you were looking for?
Our patient advocates are here to answer all your questions.
Call us now at (973) 552-2932 or submit the form to request a callback.