Pain Management Center Expertise and Treatment Approach
National Leaders in Pediatric Pain Care
The Pain Management Center is the second largest pediatric chronic pain treatment center in the United States. Our physicians and researchers present their work at national and international conferences.
Each year, our team cares for about 2,700 children and teens with chronic and complex pain conditions.
Innovative Programs That Restore Function
Our team offers a range of treatments designed to help children return to daily life. These include non-opioid medications, physical therapy, behavioral therapy and integrative treatments such as acupuncture.
For children with severe pain-related disability, we offer the Functional Independence and ReSToration (FIRST) Program. This intensive inpatient program provides one-on-one therapy focused on restoring movement, independence and normal routines.
individualized and one-on-one.
Team-Based Care for the Whole Child
Pain can affect many parts of a child’s life. Our team-based care approach brings together experts from several specialties to create one clear treatment plan.
Your child’s care team may include pain physicians, pain psychologists, physical and occupational therapists, psychiatrists, social workers, child life specialists and integrative medicine providers.
We also partner closely with other specialists at Cincinnati Children’s, including neurology and gastroenterology, when needed.
Care for Complex and Rare Pain Conditions
Our specialists treat many challenging conditions that require deep expertise. These include complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), painful neuropathies and pain linked to rare diseases.
We also collaborate with other programs at Cincinnati Children’s to support children with rare conditions such as epidermolysis bullosa, chronic pancreatitis and thoracic outlet syndrome.
Families come to us when pain has disrupted school, activities and everyday life. Our goal is simple: help your child return to living fully.
