Pain and Functional Restoration Program at Spaulding in Medford

Chronic pain can affect anyone, at any age and in all walks of life. Pain impacts every aspect of one’s being. If you are like many of our patients, you might feel like you have tried it all; medications, procedures, therapy, etc. Fortunately, there are many non-medication solutions that can help!

For over 30 years, we have helped thousands of people manage their pain and resume active lives. Our team of pain management specialists address your pain from all angles; physical, functional, neurological, environmental, social, and emotional. We utilize evidenced-based, neuroscience principles to help “retrain your brain” to control your pain, enhance your function, and get back to enjoying life!

Help for people with persistent pain

Spaulding Medford Pain & Functional Restoration Program

Our Team Approach to Pain Management

What is interdisciplinary treatment?

Research shows that interdisciplinary treatment provides the best long-term outcomes for function, increased satisfaction with life, and successful pain management. This gold standard approach is delivered by a coordinated team of specialists in one facility addressing the numerous issues that result from years of pain.

Physical Therapy

Our physical therapists teach you to exercise comfortably rather than push through the pain. Based on your individual needs, treatments can include:

Stretching, strengthening, and core exercises
Aerobic conditioning
Strategies to increase body awareness and improve posture and movement patterns
Graded exercise to increase your ability to sit, stand, walk, and lift
Education in pain control tools and self-massage

Occupational Therapy

Our occupational therapists help you find safe and comfortable ways to do all the activities that are important to you. Treatment can include:

Ergonomics and body mechanics training
Pacing and energy conservation for fatigue management
Bed positioning and strategies to enhance sleep
Biofeedback for relaxation and movement retraining
Work simulation and/or community reentry
Adaptive Yoga and Tai Chi

Behavioral Health

Our social workers understand that your pain has physical causes and can be impacted by your mood, thoughts, roles, and relationships. Treatment is specifically geared to give you tools to cope and manage the pain. These may include:

Meditation and Relaxation Training
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Supportive Counseling
Family Education
Mind/Body Techniques

The Benefits of Telehealth

We realize that it can be difficult to get to Medford, therefore participants can receive telehealth/virtual* treatments solely or in combination with in-person appointments. Receiving therapy from the comfort of your home, is not only convenient, but it allows you to practice techniques in your real-life environment and get immediate feedback from your clinician. If recommended by your treatment team, our virtual classes will also allow you meet and learn from other people living in chronic pain. We understand that your situation is unique, but you are not alone.

Common Pain Diagnoses

We treat people who have had pain greater than three months. These are some, but not all, of the diagnoses we see. If you have questions, please contact us at SRHMedford@partners.org.

Arthritis/Joint Pain
Back Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Neuropathy
Headaches
Post-Concussive Syndrome
Post-Covid Syndrome
Lyme
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome
Functional Neurologic Disorders
Fibromyalgia
Myofascial Pain
Repetitive Strain Injuries
Radiculopathy
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Post-Herpetic Neuropathy

Treatment may include group as well as individual sessions. Virtual options are available for people living in Massachusetts. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact us.

Ready for an appointment?

Ask your doctor to refer you the program: Chronic Pain & Functional Restoration Program Referral Process or call (781) 391-7518 for more information.