Chronic Pain Management Program - Amy's Story

The Nebraska Medicine Chronic Pain Management Program has been serving patients for over 40 years and is one of the longest running chronic pain management programs in the country. The program is designed for patients with chronic pain, which means pain lasting at least six months. In fact, most of our patients have had pain lasting years, interfering with their daily lives, including their ability to keep a job, do housework and socialize.

By the time patients come to see us, most have already tried a variety of interventions for their pain, including physical therapy, medications, acupuncture, injections and surgery.

What makes our program different is that patients are with us for four weeks, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. During this time, they work closely with our physical therapists, psychologists, nurse and medical director to develop an individualized treatment plan. While in the program, patients are mentored by fellow participants who have at least two weeks of experience in the program, allowing patients to see the benefits of treatment in other patients with chronic pain.