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PAIN MANAGEMENT CENTER IN CHARLESTON, SC
Getting to the source of your pain is the first step to becoming pain-free and getting back to your daily activities. Chronic pain can be present anywhere in your body and can range from mild to severe, from occasional to constant. Anyone can get chronic pain, but you don’t have to suffer and let it interfere with your life.
At Pain Specialists of Charleston, we perform a thorough evaluation to get to the root of your pain and determine the best course of action to help you take a step toward a better quality of life.
We treat pain in the back, neck, shoulder, hip, and knee as well as other types of nerve and muscle pain.
CONDITIONS WE HANDLE
- Achilles Tendinitis
- Acute Headaches
- Arthritis
- Back Pain
- Bulging Disc
- Cancer Pain
- Car Accident Injuries
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cervicogenic Headache
- Chest Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Compression Fractures
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Degenerative Disc Syndrome
- Diabetic Pain
- Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
- Edema (Swelling)
- Elbow Pain
- Extruded Discs
- Face Pain
- Facial Pain
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Fibromyalgia
- Foot Pain
- Groin Pain
- Hammertoe
- Headache
- Headaches
- Heel Spur
- Herniated Disc
- Herniated Discs
- Hip Pain
- Joint Pain
- Knee Pain
- Leg Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Motor Vehicle Injuries
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Myofascial Pain Syndrome
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Pain
- Neuropathy
- Nighttime Leg Cramps
- Orthopedic Leg Pain: Musculoskeletal and Neurological
- Orthopedic Leg Pain: Vein Conditions
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Pelvic Pain
- Phantom Limb Pain
- Piriformis Syndrome
- Plantar Fasciitis
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
- Post-Surgical Pain
- Post-Traumatic Pain
- Prolapsed Disc
- Radiculopathy
- Radiculopathy: Cervical, Thoracic & Lumbar (Pinched Nerve)
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Sacroiliac Joint Pain
- Sciatica (Lumbar Radiculopathy)
- Sciatica Pain
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Pain
- Shingles
- Spider Veins
- Spinal Stenosis
- Sports Injury
- Stasis Dermatitis (Discoloration)
- Tension Headaches
- Testicular Pain
- Thoracic Pain
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Upper Back Pain
- Varicose Veins
- Vertebral Body Fractures & Vertebral Compression Fractures
- Venous Insufficiency
- Venous Ulcers
- Whiplash Pain
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TREATMENT WE OFFER
Our local trusted pain specialists provide non-surgical, customized pain solutions utilizing advanced technology and industry-leading treatment. We’re here to help you return to everyday life feeling brand-new.
- Epidural Steroid Injection including cervical, thoracic and lumbar injections
- Joint Injections including knees, shoulders and hips injections
- Caudal Epidural Injection
- Hip Joint Injection
- Lumbar Sympathetic Block
- Facet Joint Injection
- Medial Branch Block
- Radiofrequency Ablation (Rhizotomy)
- Sacroiliac Joint Injection
- Discography
- Neurostimulation, also known as Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Stellate Ganglion Block
- Transforaminal Selective Nerve Root Block Injection
- Medical Massage Therapy
- Clinical Trials
- …and MORE!
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- 20+ Years of Board Certified Experience
- Accepting New Patients
- Accepts Medicare
- Accepts Medicaid
- Treatment at a fraction of the Price
- No Referral Needed
- Same Day Appointments
ACCEPTED INSURANCE PLANS*
- Aetna
- AARP Medicare
- Avantria
- Beech Street
- Blue Choice
- Blue Choice Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Federal
- Blue Cross State
- Carolina Care Plan
- CHC Cares of S. Carolina/Wellpath Medicaid
- Cigna
- Coventry Health Care
- Evercare
- Evolutions
- First Health Mailhandlers
- Galaxy Health Network
- Great West
- Humana Choice Care Pro
- Humana Gold Choice (Medicare Advantage Plan)
- Instil Health (Medicare Advantage)
- Kanawha
- Medcost
- Medicare
- Multiplan
- PHCS
- PPO Next (Acquired by Beech Street
- Provider Select Inc
- Railroad Medicare
- Secure Horizons
- S.C. Medicaid
- Southeastern Community Care
- Thomas Cooper Corporation
- Total Carolina Care
- Tricare
- Tri-County Project Care
- United Health Care
- Wellpath
- Workers Compensation
*Please verify insurance information directly with our medical office.
MEET DOCTOR EDWARD M. TAVEL, JR., MD
- Over 20+ Years of Specialty Training
- Double-Board Certified in Anesthesiology and Pain Management
- Completed Training at One of the Top Hospitals in the Southeast, University of North Carolina Hospitals
AWARDS & ASSOCIATIONS
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WHEN SHOULD I GO TO THE ER FOR CHRONIC PAIN?
If you’ve been dealing with pain from a known condition for a while, an ER visit may not be necessary. It’s important to watch out for significant changes in your pain level or experience sudden, severe pain you haven’t felt before.
If you’ve been suffering from chronic pain, remember to call Pain Specialists of Charleston five days a week – no referral is necessary!
WHAT ARE PAIN COPING TECHNIQUES?
Pain management techniques can include physical therapies, such as cold packs, heating pads, massage, hydrotherapy, and exercise; psychological therapies, such as cognitive behavioral therapy, relaxation techniques, meditation, and prescribed medicines, mind and body techniques, such as acupuncture, and participating in community support groups.
WHAT QUALIFIES AS SEVERE CHRONIC PAIN?
Chronic pain is defined as pain that is ongoing and typically lasts longer than six months. This continuous pain can be a result of an injury or illness, with pain signals remaining active in the nervous system for longer than the ailment is present.
WHAT TYPE OF PAIN IS COMMONLY TREATED BY PAIN MANAGEMENT PHYSICIANS?
Our pain specialists treat various types of pain and are trained to manage both acute and chronic pain conditions.
At Pain Specialist of Charleston, our board-certified pain management physicians manage several common types of pain including:
- Abdominal Pain
- Ankle Pain
- Arthritis Pain
- Cancer Pain
- Chronic Back Pain
- Chronic Pain Syndromes
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Elbow Pain
- Foot Pain
- Hand Pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Hip Pain
- Leg Pain
- Musculoskeletal Pain
- Neck Pain
- Nerve Pain
- Pain from Injuries
- Pain from Shingles
- Pain in Cancer Survivors
- Pelvic Pain
- Post-Surgical Pain
- Rib Pain
- Shoulder Pain
- Spine Pain
- Toe Pain
- Wrist Pain
- & More
WHAT IS THE GOLDEN RULE OF PAIN MANAGEMENT?
The golden rule for pain management is to treat your patient as you’d want to be treated. At Pain Specialists of Charleston, we listen to our patients closely to deliver the best pain management treatment for their needs.
We perform a thorough evaluation during your initial appointment to get to the root of your pain and develop a personalized solution to your pain. Schedule today to get started on your treatment!
WHAT HAPPENS DURING YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT?
During your first appointment, we’ll perform a thorough evaluation of your pain to get to the root of its cause. Then, we’ll determine the best course of action for your treatment plan and get you back to feeling like yourself again. What Should I Bring?
ARE YOU ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS?
Yes! Our office is accepting new patients. Call us today to schedule or request an appointment online – no referral is needed!
DOES PAIN SPECIALISTS OF CHARLESTON REQUIRE A REFERRAL?
You can schedule an appointment without a referral! We accept both self-made appointments and referral appointments to help you get to the bottom of your pain. We’re open five days a week, so reach out today to get started! Schedule your first appointment today!
HOW LONG IS A PAIN MANAGEMENT APPOINTMENT?
Your initial visit with your pain specialist will last approximately 30 minutes. This appointment will allow us to evaluate your condition and recommend a combination of procedures and/or therapies to treat your chronic pain. What else should new patients expect?
DOES PAIN SPECIALISTS OF CHARLESTON OFFER SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS?
Yes, we do! We’re open five days a week and we can get you in to see one of our board-certified pain specialists within the same day if appointments are available! Reach out to us today to see our availability.
