United
Pain Center is a United Hospital-based outpatient clinic. The Pain Center provides comprehensive
services using a multidisciplinary approach for individuals experiencing chronic
pain. The staff team works together with patients to reduce their pain and
improve the level at which they function.
The
Pain Center is accredited by the American Academy of Pain Management. Accreditation
signifies that United Pain Center has been surveyed and found to meet published
quality standards. These standards, which were developed by recognized leaders
in the field of pain management, require meaningful commitment to high levels
of quality and concern for the patient as an individual coping with pain. United
Pain Center is the only program in the state of Minnesota to receive this recognition.
The Center offers a variety of services:
diagnostic and therapeutic injections such as nerve blocks and epidural
steroid injections
anesthesiologists and physicians specializing in pain management
nurse practitioners
psychologist
biofeedback therapist
social worker
registered nurses
Although you or your primary care physician can refer you to United Pain Center,
please check with your health plan for referral requirements and coverage.
Biofeedback:
Biofeedback can help individuals learn to improve their health by recognizing
their body's responses to stress, tension and pain. Sensors taped to the skin
monitor changes in muscle activity, skin temperature, sweat activity, heart
rate and breathing patterns. Information from the sensors is processed in a
state-of-the-art computer system that "feeds back" the information
to you using a variety of visual displays and sounds. You can watch and hear
how your body is responding to stress, anxiety, pain and tension.
A typical biofeedback program includes one session per week for four to six
weeks, with two to four follow-up sessions completing the program. At each one-hour
session you will learn and practice breathing, relaxation and stress management
techniques that you can use at home, work or play.
In addition to medical care, complementary
therapies can play an important role in helping you take care of yourself
and manage your pain.
All practitioners at United Pain Center are credentialed in their field of practice
and stay current through continuing education courses.
The Pain Center is located on the sixth floor of the Doctor's
Professional Building at 280 North Smith Avenue in St. Paul. For more information
about United Pain Center, please call 651-241-7246.
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United
Pain Center is a United Hospital-based outpatient clinic. The Pain Center provides comprehensive
services using a multidisciplinary approach for individuals experiencing 
The
Pain Center is accredited by the 
Biofeedback:
Biofeedback can help individuals learn to improve their health by recognizing
their body's responses to stress, tension and pain. Sensors taped to the skin
monitor changes in muscle activity, skin temperature, sweat activity, heart
rate and breathing patterns. Information from the sensors is processed in a
state-of-the-art computer system that "feeds back" the information
to you using a variety of visual displays and sounds. You can watch and hear
how your body is responding to stress, anxiety, pain and tension.