Advanced Pain Specialists of Southern California
Our Services
These include medical management, non-invasive or minimally invasive procedures, rehabilitation and behavior modifications. Many of these procedures are described and illustrated on our web site.
Advanced Pain Specialists of Southern California physicians are trained in the latest and most clinically proven interventional procedures for pain. If our doctors recommend a procedure for your pain, they will discuss it in detail with you beforehand, and answer all your questions.
Comprehensive Pain Evaluations
Rapid appointment scheduling
Board certified Pain Medicine physicians
Experts in treating most all chronic pain conditions
Wide range of treatment options available
Evidence based treatment guidelines referenced
Treatment Options
Our board-certified physicians offer a comprehensive range of evidence-based treatments tailored to your specific condition.
Cancer Pain Management
- Rapid assessment with fast pain relief strategies
- Easy access to physician for phone consultation
- Office works closely with primary treating doctor
Chronic Neck and Low Back Pain Management
- Conservative and advanced interventional treatment strategies available
- Evidence based treatment guidelines referenced
- Treatments provided by board certified experts with extensive experience
Occipital Nerve Blocks
- For headache pain resulting from chronic neck pain
- Can be administered periodically in office
Buprenorphine (Suboxone) Therapy
- Alternative medication treatment solution compared to classic opiates
- Option to inpatient detox programs in select patients
- Once or twice a day dosing for convenience
Acupuncture
- Alternative treatment option to conventional medicine
- Provided by licensed acupuncturist – Doctor of Oriental Medicine
- Useful in many chronic pain conditions
Epidural Steroid Injections
- For neck or low back pain unresponsive to conservative treatment
Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Non-medication approach for select chronic pain conditions
- Especially helpful for chronic nerve pain in extremities
- Ideal for severe Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (RSD)
- Non-surgical trial done before permanent implant
Intrathecal Morphine Pump Implants
- Long term treatment option for severe chronic pain
- Small, computerized pump placed in the abdomen
- Pain medication administered directly to the spine
- Non-surgical trial done before permanent implant
Percutaneous Disc Decompression
- Minimally invasive
- Used for painful disc injuries unresponsive to conservative treatment
- Out-patient procedure
Botox Therapy for Chronic Pain
- Indicated for cervical torticollis
- Useful for certain types of chronic headaches
- Useful for severe chronic pain caused by myofascial trigger points
Supra Scapular Nerve Blocks
- Useful to block shoulder pain to allow greater mobility with physical therapy
Qualified Medical Examiner (Q.M.E.) Evaluations
- Worker's compensation claims
- Rapid report turnaround
- AME and IME evaluations also available
- Lakewood, Santa Ana, and Rancho Cucamonga locations
Ready to Start Your Path to Relief?
Our team is ready to help. Fast appointment scheduling available — most insurance plans accepted.