Pain Education Resources
Free, plain-language resources to help you understand your pain and the treatments available, from first-line home care to advanced procedures.
Understanding pain
Chronic pain and inflammation
What chronic pain is, how it is diagnosed and how it affects daily life.
Knee pain diagnosis and treatment
Common causes of knee pain, when to see a doctor and treatment options.
What does a pain doctor do?
The types of pain specialists and how to choose the right one.
How to manage chronic pain
Everyday strategies that make a real difference.
Alternatives to surgery by body area
Knee pain
Non-surgical treatment options, costs and FAQs.
Shoulder pain
Non-surgical treatment options, costs and FAQs.
Elbow pain
Non-surgical treatment options, costs and FAQs.
Hip pain
Non-surgical treatment options, costs and FAQs.
Back pain
Non-surgical treatment options, costs and FAQs.
Neck pain
Non-surgical treatment options, costs and FAQs.
Foot & ankle pain
Non-surgical treatment options, costs and FAQs.
Hand & wrist pain
Non-surgical treatment options, costs and FAQs.
Treatment options
Non-interventional care
Rest, medication, physical therapy, TENS and other first-line treatments.
Shockwave & acoustic wave
Non-invasive pressure-wave therapy for tendon and muscle pain.
Interventional procedures
Nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation and stimulators.
PRP & bone marrow (BMC)
Orthobiologic injections that use your own blood or bone marrow.
Regenerative medicine
How PRP, cell-based therapy and shockwave fit together.
Surgical treatment
When surgery makes sense and what it involves.
Find a pain specialist near you
Search our map of pain management and regenerative medicine providers across the U.S.
This page is for general information only and is not medical advice. Talk with a qualified physician about your diagnosis and treatment options.
Blog posts
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Tennis Elbow That Won't Go Away: Treatment Opti...
Most tennis elbow improves without surgery, even when it has lasted months. Here are the next steps when rest and braces haven't worked.
Tennis Elbow That Won't Go Away: Treatment Opti...
Most tennis elbow improves without surgery, even when it has lasted months. Here are the next steps when rest and braces haven't worked.
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Can a Torn Rotator Cuff Heal Without Surgery?
Many rotator cuff tears improve without an operation. Here's which tears respond to non-surgical care and which usually need repair.
Can a Torn Rotator Cuff Heal Without Surgery?
Many rotator cuff tears improve without an operation. Here's which tears respond to non-surgical care and which usually need repair.
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PRP vs. Cortisone Injections: Which Is Better f...
Cortisone and PRP injections both treat joint and tendon pain, but they work very differently. Here's how they compare.
PRP vs. Cortisone Injections: Which Is Better f...
Cortisone and PRP injections both treat joint and tendon pain, but they work very differently. Here's how they compare.
