Your Insurance Can Help You Treat Your Severe Pain!

You wake up each morning with persistent back pain, struggling to complete simple tasks like getting out of bed, sitting at your desk, or even bending down to tie your shoes. Perhaps your knee pain has made it impossible to enjoy walks in the park, or your shoulder pain prevents you from lifting your child. Chronic pain isn’t just an inconvenience—it affects your ability to work, exercise, and enjoy life. As the discomfort worsens, you might wonder how you can afford the necessary pain treatments and whether your medical insurance will cover them.

At Pain Treatment Specialists, we understand your concerns. We work closely with patients to verify insurance details and secure coverage for minimally invasive pain treatments. Most insurance plans cover these treatments if deemed medically necessary, helping you get relief without excessive healthcare costs. Keep reading to learn how your insurance can help you treat your severe pain and how our team can guide you through the process.

What is Severe Pain?

Severe pain can originate from various conditions, including spine pain, joint pain, leg pain, neck pain, hip pain, and low back pain. Injuries, arthritis, nerve damage, or degenerative diseases may cause it. Left untreated, chronic pain can lead to limited mobility, emotional distress, and a reduced quality of life. That’s why seeking the proper pain treatment is crucial.

Your Minimally Invasive Pain Treatment Options

At Pain Treatment Specialists, we offer minimally invasive treatments to target the root cause of pain. Our board-certified pain doctors specialize in procedures such as:

Epidural Injections for Back Pain and Neck Pain

Epidural steroid injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly into the epidural space surrounding the spinal nerves. This treatment reduces inflammation and swelling caused by conditions such as herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and sciatica. By decreasing nerve irritation, epidural injections provide relief from back pain, neck pain, and spine pain.

Facet Joint Injections to Relieve Spine Pain

Facet joints connect the vertebrae in the spine, allowing movement and flexibility. When these joints become inflamed due to arthritis or injury, they can cause persistent spine pain. Facet joint injections contain a combination of anesthetic and corticosteroid medication, which numbs the affected area and reduces inflammation, helping patients regain motion and comfort.

Trigger Point Injections for Muscle Pain and Tension

Trigger points are tight muscle knots that cause pain and discomfort, often radiating to other body areas. They can develop from stress, injury, or repetitive strain. For patients with chronic pain related to muscle tension, trigger point injections involve administering a local anesthetic or corticosteroid into the affected muscle, relaxing the knot, and reducing pain.

Genicular Nerve Blocks for Knee Pain

The genicular nerves transmit pain signals from the knee to the brain. When knee pain worsens due to osteoarthritis or injury, genicular nerve blocks can provide relief. This treatment involves injecting a local anesthetic near the genicular nerves, temporarily blocking pain signals. If successful, patients may later undergo radiofrequency ablation to prolong the relief by disrupting the nerve’s ability to transmit pain.

Cooled and Thermal Radiofrequency Ablation for Long-Lasting Relief

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is an advanced treatment that uses heat to disrupt pain signals from irritated nerves. Cooled RFA and thermal RFA target different types of pain, with cooled RFA providing broader coverage and thermal RFA offering precise nerve ablation. This procedure is highly effective for chronic joint, back, knee, and neck pain.

Viscosupplementation for Arthritis-Related Joint Pain

Arthritis, particularly osteoarthritis, leads to joint cartilage breakdown and synovial fluid loss, which cushions the joints. Viscosupplementation involves injecting a gel-like substance (hyaluronic acid) into the affected joint to restore lubrication and improve shock absorption. This reduces stiffness, enhances mobility, and alleviates joint pain in the knee, hip, and shoulder.

Why Is It Important to Have Medical Insurance for Pain Treatments?

Many people delay pain treatment due to concerns about healthcare costs, but having medical insurance ensures you have access to necessary care without financial strain. Insurance providers recognize that untreated severe pain can lead to long-term complications, so they often cover medically necessary procedures.

At Pain Treatment Specialists, our team will review your insurance plan, explain your benefits, and handle the approval process. We work with most medical insurance providers to ensure you receive the care you need without unexpected out-of-pocket expenses.

How Much Does Insurance Cover?

The amount of coverage varies based on your insurance plan, deductible, and provider. However, most plans cover:

• Doctor consultations
• Diagnostic imaging (X-rays, MRIs)
• Minimally invasive pain treatments
• Follow-up appointments

While insurance plans differ, our team will do everything possible to get your treatments approved and minimize out-of-pocket costs. Contact us to verify your insurance details!

The Role of Pain Treatment Specialists in Navigating Insurance Coverage

Navigating insurance companies in the USA can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. Our patient support team assists with the following:

• Insurance verification before your first appointment
• Pre-authorization for procedures, ensuring approval before pain treatment
• Billing and claims assistance to prevent unexpected charges

We understand the complexities of insurance policies and are committed to helping you maximize your benefits. Our priority is to make your treatment process as smooth as possible.

Find a Pain Doctor Near You

Pain Treatment Specialists has convenient pain clinics across New York, Long Island, New Jersey, California, and Maryland. Whether you need relief from knee pain, hip pain, leg pain, or spine pain, our pain doctors will create a personalized treatment plan for you. Don’t let severe pain control your life—explore your minimally invasive pain treatment options today. Find a pain doctor near you and take the first step toward relief.

Most medical insurance plans cover minimally invasive procedures, making pain relief accessible and affordable. Pain Treatment Specialists will handle the insurance process so you can focus on what truly matters—your health and well-being. Take control of your severe pain today—contact us to visit your nearest pain clinic and explore your options.