Pain Management

Living with pain doesn't have to be your normal.

Find relief from chronic neck, back, joint, and nerve pain with personalized, minimally invasive treatment options at Clarinda Regional Health Center.

What is Pain Management?

Chronic pain can affect every aspect of your life... from work and sleep to hobbies and time with family. Pain management focuses on identifying the source of your pain and creating an individualized treatment plan designed to reduce discomfort, improve movement, and help you return to the activities you enjoy. Our experienced Pain Management Provider, Kip Anderson, CRNA, has a patient-centered approach and is committed to helping patients regain function. Take the first step toward pain relief. Don't let chronic pain keep you from living the life you enjoy. Request an appointment with your primary care provider to address your concerns!


Request an Appointment with your PCP

Is Pain Management Right for You?

You may benefit from pain management services if you have:

  ► Pain lasting more than several weeks

  ► Specific areas of pain in your neck or lower back

  ► Pain radiating into your arms or legs

  ► Sciatica

  ► Tingling or numbness

  ► Pain after shingles

  ► Pain limiting or preventing you from work or hobbies

  ► Pain not improving with medication or physical therapy

Conditions & Areas We Treat

Every patient's pain is different. After a thorough evaluation, Kip will recommend the treatment option best suited to your condition, symptoms and treatment goals. Many procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, allowing you to return home the same day.

Services

Neck

  • Neck Pain
  • Cervical Radiculopathy




Spine & Back
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Herniated Disc
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Facet Joint Pain
  • Pelvic or Tailbone Pain


Nerve Pain

  • Sciatica
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia (Shingles)
  • Nerve-related pain
  • Headaches or postherpetic neuralgia

Other

  • Pain affecting the arms or legs
  • Trochanteric Bursitis
  • Muscle Spasms
  • Chronic muscle tightness
  • Complex regional pain


Here are a few other helpful resources for our new pain management patients:

New Patient Intake Form Epidural Injection Instructions

Treatment Options

Many treatment options are available depending on your diagnosis or the type of pain you experience. Our team will work with you to choose a treatment that helps reduce your pain so you can return to doing the things you enjoy!

  • Epidural Steroid Injections (ESIs)

    Reduce inflammation around irritated spinal nerves to relieve neck, mid-back or lower back pain.


    Available procedures include:


    • Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Thoracic Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Lumbar Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Transforaminal Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Selective Nerve Root Injection

  • Facet Joint & Medial Branch Procedures

    Facet joints are small joints in the spine that can become painful due to arthritis or wear and tear. These injections and nerve blocks help both diagnose the source of pain and provide relief.


    Available procedures include:


    • Facet Joint Injections
    • Lumbar Facet Joint Injections
    • Lumbar Medial Branch Blocks

  • Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

    When certain nerves continue sending pain signals long after they should, radiofrequency ablation uses controlled heat to interrupt those signals. Relief may last 3 months to 3 years, and pain may return due to nerves regenerating over time.


    Available procedures include:


    • Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation

  • Sacroiliac (SI) Joint Injections

    Pain doesn't always come from the spine itself. The sacroiliac joints connect the pelvis and spine and can become inflamed or irritated. SI joint injections reduce inflammation and can help confirm whether the joint is the source of pain.


    Available procedures include:


    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • Lumbar Sacroiliac Joint Injection

  • Trigger Point Injections

    Trigger points are tight, painful muscle knots that may develop after injury, overuse or chronic muscle tension. Trigger point injections can relax these muscles and reduce pain while improving mobility.


    Often used for:


    • Muscle spasms
    • Neck pain
    • Shoulder pain
    • Upper back pain
    • Chronic muscle tightness

  • Nerve Blocks

    Nerve blocks involve placing medication around specific nerves to temporarily interrupt pain signals. These procedures can help relieve pain while also helping identify the exact source of discomfort.


    Available procedures include:


    • Selective Nerve Root Block 
    • Lumbar Sympathetic Nerve Block 
    • Stellate Ganglion Block 
    • Ganglion Impar Block
    • Sphenopalatine ganglion block

Why Choose CRHC?

✔ Local care close to home

✔ Experienced pain management provider

✔ Personalized treatment plans

✔ Advanced image-guided procedures

✔ Convenient outpatient care

✔ Coordinated care with your primary provider



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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Does pain management mean taking pain medication?

    No. Many pain management treatments involve minimally invasive procedures designed to reduce pain without long-term medication use.

  • Do I need a referral?

     Yes, a referral is typically needed. Please visit your primary care provider (PCP) to discuss your symptoms with them, so if appropriate, a referral can be made to our Pain Management clinic. 

  • Will my procedure hurt?

    Most procedures involve minimal discomfort and are performed using local anesthetic.

  • How long do appointments take?

    Initial evaluations usually take up to 60 minutes. Other visits after evaulation vary based on the procedure or what other types of personalized treatment is involved in your care plan. 

  • How long does pain relief last?

    Your response to any of our therapeutic procedures is dependent upon many factors, so be sure to ask any questions like this with Kip when you come in for your initial evaluation. 

  • Are these outpatient procedures?

    Yes, all of these treatment options are outpatient procedures that will take place in CRHC's Surgery Center. 

  • Will insurance cover treatment?

    We have specialists on our team who will work to obtain insurance pre-authorization before scheduling your procedure. 


    Also learn more about insurance or billing-related questions on our billing information page or price transparency page. 

  • What should I bring to my apointment?

    Any medical readings, medication lists, or diagnostic studies that you have had completed at any other facilities. 


    Also, please know that you may need a driver the day of your procedure, so if that is the case, please arrange that ahead of time.