Services We Offer

We use advanced technologies and therapies to minimize your pain. Our specialists will complete a full evaluation to understand your symptoms and recommend the best treatment options.

Pain Medicine

You’ll meet with a team, including a pharmacist, to discuss medications to help manage your pain. They’ll make recommendations based on your lifestyle, symptoms and medical history.

Your care plan may include:

• Electro-medicine to stimulate the nerves and muscles
• Implantable technologies, including spinal drug delivery and spinal stimulation
• Oral pain medications, like nerve stabilizers or opioids
• Procedural treatments, like nerve blocks or trigger point therapy, to inject medicines into the body

Biobehavioral Treatments

When you have physical pain, it takes a toll on your mental and emotional well-being, too.

By taking a holistic care approach, we recognize all your needs and offer support in several areas, including:

• Nutrition education
• Pain management education
• Pain support groups
• Peer education groups
• Psychiatric and psychological care
• Stress management, relaxation training and coping skills

Physical Rehabilitation

Living with pain can make everyday activities difficult. We provide rehabilitation services to restore your function and independence.

You may benefit from:

• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• Self-care training

Frequently Asked Questions

Pain is often frustrating and overwhelming to deal with. So, when you have questions about your condition, it’s good to know our USC Pain Center has the answers you need.

Why Should I Go to a Pain Management Center for My Pain?

Early, aggressive pain treatment can make a dramatic difference in your outcome. We can prevent acute (short-term) pain problems from becoming chronic (long-term).

How Can Pain Affect My Life?

There’s more to pain than physical symptoms.

You may experience:

• Anxiety
• Decreased ability to function at home or work
• Decreased mobility
• Depression, frustration, irritability or anger
• Digestive issues
• Financial difficulties
• Low self-esteem
• Medication issues, like dependence or overuse
• Social isolation
• Sleep issues
• Weight gain or loss

What Other Approaches Can Support Pain Management?

You can continue to manage your pain at home by:

• Applying heat or cold compresses
• Distracting yourself from the pain through hobbies, chores and other activities
• Exercising and stretching
• Keeping a positive attitude
• Practicing deep breathing, relaxation and meditation techniques
• Reducing stressors in your life