We treat the whole problem, not just the pain
Treatments include:
- Ablation
- Radio frequency ablation (RFA) for spine, shoulders, hips, knees, SI joint
- Genicular nerve ablation
- Nerve cryoablation for knees
- Injections
- Epidural steroid injections
- Stellate ganglion block
- Peripheral nerve block
- Symapthetic nerve block
- Myofascial trigger point injections
- Occipital nerve block
- Joint injections
- Sacroiliac joint injections
- Trigger point injections
- Piriformis injections
- Bursa injections
- Corticosteroid injections
- Migraine nerve injections
- Lumbar epidural steroid injections
- Cervical epidural steroid injections
- Medial branch nerve blocks for facet mediated pain
- Non-narcotic medication
- Pain management before surgery to decrease pain and increase ease of recovery afterward (part of your surgery treatment plan)
When to see the specialist
- Ongoing, persistent pain – pain that hasn’t gone away in a month
- Uncontrolled pain – pain that isn’t going away with standard treatments like icing and over-the-counter medications
- Undiagnosed pain – you’ve seen a provider, and they are unsure what is causing your pain or how to treat it
- Quality of life is suffering
- Unable to do activities due to pain
- Chronic conditions that are painful
- Pain that is causing emotional and mental health problems
- Socially isolated due to pain
- Treatable conditions such as PTSD/CRPS/Post-herpetic neuralgia/chronic migraines
- Patients who’ve tried other pain relief treatments with unsatisfactory results
- Patients who would like to stop using opioids for their primary treatment
Team-Based Care
- Pain Medicine Provider
- Primary Care Provider
- Dietitians
- Surgeons
- Pharmacists
- Physical Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Psychologist
- Chiropractor
- Acupuncturist / Dry needling
Patient Benefits
- Treat cause of the pain
- Reduce, manage or alleviate pain
- Eliminate or significantly decrease opioid use
- Learn home therapies to decrease chance of recurrence
- Increase life activities
- Surrounded by full care team
Services We Provide
- Ablation
- Injections
- Non-opioid medication
- Pre-surgery pain management
Our Team of Doctors and Providers
Service Locations
Faribault Clinic
Northfield Clinic
Surgery Center
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the appointment take?
Your first appointment may take up to an hour.
Is NH+C in my insurance network?
Please check with your insurance to make sure that NH+C is in network before making an appointment.
Do I need to bring my records from another healthcare provider?
If you had x-rays, CT or MRI scans, lab work, studies, tests, imaging or any other procedure completed at some place other than Northfield Hospital + Clinics, please have your medical records and office notes sent prior to your first appointment.
Do I need a referral?
No, you do not need a referral. You can make an appointment directly with us.
Do I need to be a patient of NH+C?
You don't have to be a current NH+C patient to take advantage of our pain management service. We welcome patients from anywhere, including Allina, Mayo, Fairview, Park Nicollet, and more. We are an independent organization.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Remember to bring any X-rays, studies, tests, lab work or office notes from other health care providers that are relevant to your visit. These may have already been sent by your provider for you, but bringing these with you helps us avoid having to repeat tests or studies and helps keep your health care costs down.
What non-surgical solutions do you offer?
- Injections (medication is placed directly to reduce or alleviate pain)
- Ablation therapy
- Physical or occupational therapy to increase your range of motion, build strength, and decrease pain
- Anti-inflammatory medications to decrease swelling
How do I refer a patient?
If you are a health care provider and would like to refer a patient, please call 507-646-1494 for the Northfield location and 507-334-1601 for the Faribault location. Medical records can be faxed to 507-646-6870 for the Northfield location 507-646-8946 for Faribault location. For more information about sending medical records call 507-646-1182.