Pain Management

Pain management is a specialized area of medicine focused on treating persistent or complex pain that may not improve with rest, traditional therapies, or surgery alone.

The goal is not just to reduce discomfort, but to help you:

• Move more comfortably
• Return to daily activities
• Improve strength and function
• Prevent pain from limiting your lifestyle

At Mercer-Bucks Orthopedics, we take a whole-person approach to pain care—tailoring treatment plans to your needs, condition, and long-term goals.

Pain management may be recommended when pain becomes chronic, difficult to diagnose, or resistant to standard treatment.

Common conditions we treat include:

• Failed back surgery syndrome
• Herniated discs
• Spinal stenosis
• Arthritis-related joint pain
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic neck or back pain

In some cases, the exact source of pain may be unclear. Our specialists work to identify contributing factors and provide relief through targeted therapies.

Because pain affects every patient differently, treatment is always customized. Your plan may combine multiple therapies to reduce inflammation, calm irritated nerves, and improve mobility.

Mercer-Bucks Orthopedics offers a wide range of evidence-based treatments, including:

• Physical therapy and rehabilitation
• Dry needling
• Osteopathic manual therapy
• Medication management
• Corticosteroid injections
• Trigger point injections
• Epidural steroid injections
• Nerve root blocks
• Facet joint injections
• Lumbar sympathetic blocks
• Radiofrequency ablation

Many of these treatments provide both immediate and longer-term relief, helping you return to activity safely and confidently.

Yes. For patients who have not found relief through traditional approaches, our PM&R specialists offer advanced regenerative medicine therapies, including:

• Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
• Prolotherapy

These treatments use your body’s natural healing properties to support tissue repair, restore function, and reduce chronic pain.

Medications may be part of a comprehensive pain plan, especially for reducing inflammation or managing nerve-related discomfort.

Because medications can carry risks such as side effects or dependence, our providers closely monitor and coordinate all prescriptions. We carefully review your medical history and other medications to ensure safe, effective treatment.