Spine Pain Management

When you have spinal pain, everything in your life feels harder.

UPMC Pain Management can help you find relief so you can get back to the activities you enjoy and the people you care about.

Find the Right Care For You

What Is Pain Management?

At UPMC, spine pain management is provided through three disciplines:

• Neurosurgery pain management.
• Pain management.
• Physical medicine and rehabilitation.

Our pain specialists work closely with experts in a wide range of health disciplines. We will review your case and schedule a consultation to discuss the severity of your pain symptoms and your treatment goals.

Finding the right treatments can take time. We will create a custom care plan focused on your needs and lifestyle. This plan will address how pain is affecting you and may include a mix of noninvasive and invasive treatments.

How Can Pain Management Help Me?

Pain differs for each person. It can be sudden and intense or slow-building and long-lasting. It can get worse with things like stress, depression, and fatigue.

UPMC pain clinics treat many types of pain — both acute and chronic.

Our pain medicine experts use a range of treatments to help you feel better, such as:

• Medicines — Prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs can help block or lessen pain.
• Nonsurgical interventional pain management treatments — Including shots and advanced pain-relieving techniques.
• Specialized therapies — To help you manage and cope with your pain, including occupational and physical therapy and behavioral health.

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By UPMC Editorial Staff. Last reviewed on 2025-06-26.