Pain Management
COMPREHENSIVE MEDICATION MANAGEMENT FOR CHRONIC PAİN

Explore Our Pain Management Services
At Arkansas Pain Specialists, we provide a wide array of pain management services to address various conditions and improve your quality of life. Our expert team is committed to offering personalized, effective treatments to help you manage chronic pain and other health issues.
Pain Management Services
Balloon Kphoplasty
Balloon kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure done to repair and stabilize spinal compression fractures in order to relieve pain and restore function.
Epidural Steroid Injections
Is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive treatment to relieve pain caused by inflammation and irritation of spinal nerves that reach legs, arms and other areas.
Facet Joint Injections
A facet joint injection is a non surgical procedure that can temporarily relieve or block the pain coming originating in the facet joints.
Ganglion Impar Block
A Ganglion Impar block is a minimally invasive procedure that can be used to treat recalcitrant visceral, pelvic, and genital pain.
Hyalgan Injection
A Hyalgan Injection is a noninvasive injection to help eliminate knee pain.
Intrathecal Pain Pump
A pain pump is a system that uses a small pump that is surgically placed under the skin. The pump delivers pain medication through a catheter to the spinal cord.
Joint Injections
A joint injection is used to deliver steroids into an inflamed joint. It is often used for wrists, elbows, shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles.
Medial Branch Blocks
A nonsurgical procedure that temporarily relieves or blocks back or neck pain. It also helps determine if the pain is from a specific nerve or joint. If nerve-related, radiofrequency ablation may follow.
Medical Marijuana
Medical marijuana treatment effectively alleviates chronic pain and inflammation naturally.
Medication Management
Injections that relieve pain by reducing inflammation around spinal nerves.
Nerve Block Trials
Is a nonsurgical procedure that can temporarily relieve or block joint or nerve pain of the knees or shoulders. The procedure is used as a diagnostic test to determine if the pain is coming from the nerve or the joint.
Occipital Nerve Block
An occipital nerve block can help treat chronic headaches that comes from chronic irritation or inflammation of the occipital nerve.
Plantar Fasciitis Injection
A Plantar Fasciitis Injection is an injection of steroid into your heal to temporarily relieve the pain.
Qutenza
Is a topical treatment that can be used in the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with postpherpetic neuralgia and for neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy of the feet.
Radiofrequency Ablation For Back Pain
Is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that uses the energy of radio waves to stun/burn the painful nerves of the lower back.
Radiofrequency Ablation For Knee Pain
Is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that uses the energy of radio waves to stun/burn the painful nerves of the knee.
Radiofrequency Ablation For Neck Pain
Is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that uses the energy of radio waves to stun/burn the painful nerves of the shoulder.
Radiofrequency Ablation For Shoulder Pain
Is a nonsurgical, minimally invasive procedure that uses the energy of radio waves to stun/burn the painful nerves of the neck.
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
A sacroiliac joint injection is used to treat lower back pain that originates in your sacroiliac joint.
Spinal Cord Stimulator
A spinal cord stimulator is a device that is surgically placed under your skin and will send mild electric currents to your spinal cord.
Stellate Ganglion Block
A Stellate Ganglion Block is an injection of medications to the nerves that can help relieve pain in the head, neck, upper arm and upper chest.
Trigger Point Injections
Trigger point injections are a simple in-office procedure that can help soothe muscle pain that occurs when a muscle can not relax.
Botox Injections for Chronic Migraines
Botox injections are an FDA-approved treatment for chronic migraines, helping to reduce the frequency and intensity of headaches by relaxing overactive muscles and blocking pain signals.
Minimally Invasive Spinal Fusion
A surgical procedure that stabilizes the spine with less tissue damage, promoting quicker recovery and reduced pain.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
Peripheral nerve stimulation delivers gentle electrical pulses to targeted nerves, helping to reduce chronic, treatment-resistant pain.
PRP Injections
Platelet-Rich Plasma injections use concentrated platelets from the patient’s blood to accelerate healing and relieve pain.
Physical Therapy
Physical therapy uses targeted exercises and techniques to improve movement, reduce pain, and restore physical function naturally.
Selective Nerve Root Block
This injection targets specific spinal nerves to diagnose pain sources and provide long-lasting inflammation relief.
Celiax Plexus Block
A targeted injection that blocks nerve signals to relieve severe abdominal pain, often from cancer or pancreatitis.
Minimally Invasive Lumbar Decompression
A procedure that relieves pressure on spinal nerves through small incisions, reducing pain and improving mobility.
Basivertebral Nerve Ablation
A minimally invasive treatment that uses heat to disrupt nerves causing chronic vertebral body pain in the spine.
TENS Unit
A therapy that uses low-voltage electrical currents through the skin to reduce pain and stimulate natural healing.
Regenerative Medicine
A field focused on repairing or replacing damaged tissues and organs using techniques like stem cells and tissue engineering.
Vertebroplasty
A minimally invasive procedure injecting cement into fractured vertebrae to stabilize and relieve spinal pain quickly.
Sacroiliac Joint Fusion
A surgical procedure that stabilizes the sacroiliac joint by fusing bones to reduce pain and improve function.
Myofasciaal Pain Syndrome
A chronic pain disorder involving sensitive trigger points in muscles, causing localized and referred pain.
Cancer Pain
Pain caused by cancer growth, treatment, or nerve damage, often requiring specialized management strategies.
DRG Therapy
DRG (Dorsal Root Ganglion) therapy is a targeted neuromodulation treatment used to manage chronic nerve pain by stimulating specific nerve clusters.
Who can Benefit from Pain Management?
Ideal Candidates:
- Individuals with persistent or chronic pain
- Patients seeking non-surgical pain relief options
- Those who have not found adequate relief from medications alone

Benefits of Our Pain Management Services

Personalized Treatment
Personalized approaches based on your unique pain condition and medical history.

Diverse Techniques
A range of treatment options to address various types of pain.

Enhanced Quality of Life
Reduced pain levels and improved daily functioning.

Preparing for Your Appointment

CONSULTATION REQUIRED
Ensure you have a referral and necessary medical records.

ARRIVAL
Arrive 20 minutes early to complete initial paperwork.

DOCUMENTATION
Bring your Photo ID, insurance card, updated medication list, and any relevant imaging reports.

Ready to Manage Your Pain?
Take control of your chronic pain with our comprehensive medication management services.
Patient Testimonials
Helpful and Understanding Staff
Awesome staff always there for me khristina is awesome listens to her patients can’t say enough thank you so much
Doctor Who Really Listens
This doctor took the time to listen to me and actually read my MRI and discussed it with me and is one of the nicest doctors I have been to. The entire staff is wonderful and caring. Highly highly recommended.
They Help You Live Better
Wonderful people that truly care about helping you achieve a better quality of life
Friendly and Comfortable Atmosphere
The Doctors and staff are very friendly and make you feel comfortable.
Nice and Caring Staff
I have been a patient for a year staff are always nice and caring I would recommend to anyone
They Treat You Like Family
They are great with you and help u get better they treat you like you are family
They Actually Listen
Excellent doctors Very compassionate and helpful they actually listen to your needs.
Sweet and Reliable Team
Never have had a problem the staff and the doctor is so sweet. I would recommend anybody to come here.
They Listen and Make Sure Things Fit Right
The doctor’s and staff are compassionate and they listen to me when I have issues. My new back brace fits. Thanks for all you do for me
Always Leave With a Smile
It’s a great place, you will leave with a smile ?? , every time!!!.. Thanks to all the guys at Arkansas pain specialists. Great job.
Amazing Team That Truly Listens
Doc,Kristy, and all the staff are amazing and they treat you right. They listen to your concerns.
Always Treated Well by Everyone
I’ve always been treated well from everyone from the front desk staff all the way up to seeing my Dr.
Relief for My Neck and Back
Love this place! Great staff n great docs. They have done great things for my neck and back, I highly recommend Arkansas Pain Specialists! ????
Couldn’t Ask for Better Doctors
Amazing doctors! Incredible people! They will listen to everything you are concerned about and address it. I couldn’t have wished for a better doctor.
They Listen Without Judgement
This place is extremely good! I would recommend This place to anyone that is looking for a extremely good Listener and someone who doesn’t judge and cares about what you have to say and will answer any questions you have and people who have Sooner Care and that’s all the insurance they have no worries you’re covered
Doctors Who Truly Care in Tough Times
Drs here are all about helping me get through my day. I have stage 4 cancer and kidney failure these doctors CARE. I’ve been in pain mgmt. for many years and wish I had found these doctors longgggg ago.
Best Pain Relief Team Around
I have nothing to say but the best treatments from there team they will try there best to keep you out of pain and he is so awesome and does the best to help you and the nurse is so awesome I would never want to go any where else so I sure pray that they will always be there to treat people like me if you are looking for the best then look no further than here because you will not find another place that will help you like they do I really appreciate what they are doing for me thank to all the staff ?? ?
Great Doctors and a Clean Office
The Dr.s here are very kind and professional, and hygienic. They help those who need their help. Staff is kind, understanding knowledgeable. It’s a great dr.’s Office. What else could I say.
Like Family and Very Knowledgeable
The Drs are wonderful their assistance make you feel like family the receptionist are very nice I would never go anywhere else the whole staff Drs and all are very professional very knowledgeable thank you so very much for all the help you do for my back.
Professional, Caring, and Clean
I love them they are very professional and care about their patients needs . Always clean and they work with you to ensure your getting the best treatment
Respectful and Professional Treatment
I’ve been seen here for over a year. The care has been fabulous! Treated professionally with empathy and not feel like a criminal. This goes from the front desk to back office. Thank you APS
Compassion That Changed My Life
They have the best staff!!! Im treated soooooo well from everyone at this practice with fantastic compassion it’s been life changing I feel like I can enjoy being a grandmother again, a Nana that’s able to enjoy living a nice active and productive life again. Once again Thank you!!
Always Polite and Professional
I have a very pleasant visit each time. Everyone has always been very polite and professional. Worth the drive! ??
Feels Like I’m Truly Cared For
Only the very best care, from the time I walk-in the door and get checked in, till the appointment is finished. NP Kristina Dean takes the time to talk to her patients and I always leave feeling like she cares about her patients.
Great First Impression and Friendly Service
Was very impressed first doctors visit you get into on time the staff was friendly and the doctors was friendly as well he answered all my questions and things I needed to no !! Thank you
Punctual and Accessible Experience
Amazing staff, super nice and great to chat with! We are actually seen at our appointment time! I feel very heard when it comes to my pain and what I’m feeling. It’s a very nice facility, staff and experience. They are wheelchair accessible and the handicap buttons actually work!
Years of Trust and Amazing Care
I can not say enough about all the staff here! They are all so amazing and Dr. D is amazing, he cares about helping you. I know he became a doctor to make the money as well as help his patients, and he does go above and beyond for you! I am blessed to have been going here for i guess close to 8 years now. I started with Doctor Whatcott, and was leary when he said he was retiring. I have to say he couldn’t have found a better replacement for the clinic! Thank you Arkansas Pain Specialists, without you all doing such an amazing job….well quality of life would surely be miserable! This place ROCKS!!!!
Kind and Attentive Staff That Truly Care
I absolutely love the girls that work there. Megan, Lana, Kat….and Dr. D is amazing. He cares and he listens to you. They have all gone above and beyond to be kind and to take excellent care of me. I would tell anyone if you are looking for a staff and a doctor who cares this is the place to be. I appreciate everyone I come into contact with there. Receptionists are also very sweet! Thanks Arkansas Pain Management, you all rock!!!
