1. What is Pain Management?

2. Do I need a referral to see a physician?

3. Are APAC physicians Medical Doctors?

4. What is the role of physical therapy in the practice of pain management?

Pain Medicine, a subspecialty with roots in Anesthesiology, provides patients treatment options that were not readily available in the past. In our practice we utilize a comprehensive approach to pain management. We focus on medical intervention, physical rehabilitation, and psychology. The medical intervention aspect focuses on healing the patient through injections and procedures. Our practice also utilizes Interventional Physiatrists (rehabilitation physicians trained to do injections) to incorporate rehabilitation techniques to regain function, provide injections, and assign physical therapy treatment.

No, to schedule an appointment please call one of the following numbers:

Chicago: (312) 442-9102

Geneva/Elgin: (630) 443-2068

Northwest Indiana: (219) 756-2722

Tinley Park : (708) 342-7994

Westchester: (708) 483-7007

Yes, all A.P.A.C. physicians are medical doctors. APAC is a group composed of thirteen physicians, seven Double Boarded in Pain Management and Anesthesia, three full-time Anesthesiologists and three Interventional Physiatrists (Rehabilitation Physicians).

Physical and occupational therapies are designed to improve function, increase endurance, reduce re-injury and instill confidence in patients with a pain related injury or disability. An important component of therapy is to teach patients ways to control pain without medication.

Lack of physical exercise has been shown to reduce muscle strength, mobility, and energy levels and to promote joint stiffness and related pain. Studies have demonstrated that stronger muscles help support joints and may lessen the degenerative process and alleviate pain and inflammation.

Specific therapies may be recommended after a diagnosis has been established. These may include core stabilization, stretching and strengthening exercises, posture reeducation, joint mobilization, ergonomic assessments, education on proper body mechanics and lifting techniques and certain modalities such as electrical stimulation, ultrasound and iontophoresis.

To maximize the patient’s ability to return their usual work, sports, daily and leisure activities, the physician and therapist work closely together to design a rehabilitation program specific to the patients needs.