Condition
Chronic Pain
Pain that lasts more than three months, which can come from injury, arthritis, nerve problems or unknown causes.
Also called: long-term pain, persistent pain
Who Can Help with Chronic Pain?
- Pain Management Doctors
A physician who treats long-term pain, such as back, neck and nerve pain, with medicines, injections and other procedures.
- Integrative Medicine Doctors
A physician who combines standard medical care with approaches such as nutrition, mind-body therapies and acupuncture.
- Acupuncturists
A licensed provider who places thin needles at points on the body to relieve pain and treat other health concerns.
- Massage Therapists
A licensed therapist who uses massage to relieve muscle pain and tension and help with relaxation.
- Naprapaths
A licensed provider who treats muscle, joint and connective tissue pain with hands-on therapy, exercise and nutrition advice.
- Physical Therapists
A licensed therapist who helps people recover strength, movement and function after injury, surgery or illness through exercise and hands-on care.
- Addiction Medicine Doctors
A physician who treats alcohol, opioid and other substance use disorders, including medicine-assisted treatment.
- Physiatrists
A physician who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, treating injuries and conditions that affect movement without surgery.
- Anesthesiologists
A physician who gives anesthesia and monitors patients during surgery and other procedures.
- Rheumatologists
A physician who treats arthritis and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and gout.
- Osteopathic Manipulation Doctors
An osteopathic physician who uses hands-on manipulation of muscles and joints to treat pain and other musculoskeletal problems.
- Exercise Physiologists
A professional who designs exercise programs to help people manage or recover from heart, lung and other chronic conditions.
- Rehabilitation Counselors
A counselor who helps people with disabilities live independently and find or keep work, including mobility and assistive technology training.
- Nurse Anesthetists
An advanced practice nurse who gives anesthesia and monitors patients during surgery and other procedures.
- Palliative Care Doctors
A physician who relieves pain and other symptoms of serious illness and supports patients and families with care decisions, including hospice care.
- VA Clinics
A Department of Veterans Affairs clinic that provides health care to eligible veterans.
Where Practices List Chronic Pain
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- San Diego, CA (1,092)
- Chicago, IL (914)
- Austin, TX (652)
- Aurora, CO (576)
- Tulsa, OK (524)
- Grand Rapids, MI (496)
- Kansas City, MO (448)
- Hattiesburg, MS (425)
- New York, NY (393)
- Dayton, OH (368)
- Miami, FL (361)
- Los Angeles, CA (348)
- Houston, TX (304)
- Des Moines, IA (293)
- San Francisco, CA (276)
- Manchester, NH (274)
- Phoenix, AZ (271)
- Portland, OR (258)
- Hagerstown, MD (200)
- Gastonia, NC (183)
- Youngstown, OH (172)
- Seattle, WA (159)
- Honolulu, HI (154)
- Fairbanks, AK (149)
- Bethesda, MD (147)
- Baltimore, MD (141)
- Indianapolis, IN (136)
- Pensacola, FL (131)
- Lynchburg, VA (130)
- Atlanta, GA (124)
- Arlington, VA (123)
- Richmond, VA (120)
- Tampa, FL (119)
- Princeton, NJ (113)
- Clearwater, FL (103)
- Boulder, CO (102)
- Colorado Springs, CO (102)
- Denver, CO (100)
- Hyattsville, MD (97)
- Las Vegas, NV (96)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about chronic pain and what is right for you.