Pain management is medical care focused on evaluating pain, understanding what may be contributing to it, and developing a plan to reduce its impact on everyday life. Treatment goals may include improving movement, sleep, independence, and participation in the activities that matter to you.

Chronic pain can affect more than one part of your life, so treatment may involve several approaches. At Pain Consultants of East Tennessee, we work with you to develop an individualized plan based on your symptoms, medical history, previous treatments, and personal goals.

Your care begins with a clinic evaluation. Your provider will discuss your pain, review available records and imaging, and perform an examination. Additional testing or assessments may be recommended when appropriate. We explain our recommendations, answer your questions, and discuss potential benefits, risks, and alternatives.

Depending on your needs, your treatment plan may include:

• Medication management to evaluate whether medication is appropriate and monitor its benefits and side effects.
• Physical and occupational therapy to support movement, daily activities, and practical strategies for managing pain.
• Behavioral health support, when appropriate, to help address the emotional and everyday challenges of living with persistent pain.
• Injections or interventional procedures when your evaluation suggests they may be helpful.

Not every patient needs every type of treatment. A procedure is one possible part of care, and your recommendations will depend on your individual needs. When treatment at PCET Surgery Center is recommended, our clinic team coordinates care and scheduling.

Pain management is an ongoing process. At follow-up visits, we review how treatment is affecting your pain, function, and daily activities. If an approach is not helping as expected, we reassess and discuss the next appropriate step.

Pain Consultants of East Tennessee serves patients through our Knoxville and Oak Ridge offices. To learn more about becoming a patient, call (865) 579-0552 or visit our Patient Referrals page.