A pain management doctor focuses on evaluating the likely source of pain and treating it with non-surgical, rehabilitative, medication, or minimally invasive options when the diagnosis supports that route. An orthopedic surgeon focuses on musculoskeletal injuries and conditions, including cases that need surgical repair. For spine, joint, nerve, arthritis, or injury-related pain, the right first […]
Your first pain management appointment is usually focused on understanding your pain, medical history, previous treatments, and daily limitations. Bring your ID, insurance details, medication list, allergies, imaging, records, referral if needed, and surgery or procedure history. Treatment doesn’t always happen during the first visit. The main goal is to evaluate your symptoms and build […]
You should consider seeing a pain management doctor when pain lasts longer than expected, keeps coming back, limits daily life, or causes symptoms like numbness, tingling, burning, weakness, or pain traveling into your arms or legs. A pain specialist can help identify the source of pain and build a plan around your diagnosis, function, and […]
If you’re asking, “what does a pain management doctor do?” the simple answer is this: they evaluate what’s driving your pain, explain your options, and build a care plan around your symptoms, diagnosis, daily limits, and goals. A pain management doctor treats spine, joint, nerve, arthritis, and chronic pain. Their goal isn’t only a lower […]
Meet Dara Sanchez De Placer: Co-Founder & CEO of Florida Spine & Pain Institute Featured in Orlando Magazine’s “Women Who Move the City 2026” June 2026 | Florida Spine & Pain Institute We are beyond proud to share a milestone that speaks not only to the achievements of our practice, but to the vision, grit, […]
Finding relief from constant back pressure shouldn’t feel like a full-time job. You might have noticed that your daily walks are getting shorter. Maybe you find yourself leaning on a grocery cart just to finish your shopping without leg cramps. These aren’t just signs of getting older; they are classic indicators that your spinal nerves […]
You might wake up and notice that familiar ache right away. On days like this, walking the dog can feel like a challenge. It often influences whether you feel up to getting down on the floor to play with your grandkids. Resting and taking over-the-counter pills fail to bring lasting relief. Friends or your primary […]
Living with persistent back pain is more than a physical challenge. It is an emotional weight that keeps you from the life you enjoy. When you look for relief, you will likely find two main options: a facet joint injection or an epidural. While both treatments use a needle to deliver medicine, they serve very […]
Living with persistent tingling, numbness, or weakness is exhausting. You might feel like you are chasing a ghost because no one can see your pain. You leave doctor appointments with temporary prescriptions but no real answers about why your hands burn, or your feet feel heavy. We understand how frustrating this cycle is. That’s why […]
Most people with back pain don’t need a specialist right away. That might seem like an odd way to begin, but understanding this distinction helps you get the right care at the right time. Back pain is so common that it’s easy to dismiss. According to the National Library of Medicine, roughly 80% of adults […]
