Talk to a Specialist

Life with more joy and less pain

Getting relief for your chronic pain depends on finding the right medical professionals and being honest and open about your pain.

Explore your options

Finding what works to relieve your chronic pain, from over the counter medications to a Medtronic Pain Therapy, will likely take a team of medical professionals.

Know your medical team. Learn what types of medical professionals you might work with as you explore options for treating your chronic pain.

Find a specialist. Let us help you find a doctor in your area who specializes in treating chronic pain.

Get tips for talking to your medical team

Your medical team's recommendations for treating your pain depends on the source of the pain. It's important to describe what you're experiencing as completely as possible. Knowing what questions you want to ask your doctors and other health care providers ahead of time can help you get the most out of your visits. Our online tools can help with this process.

Interactive discussion guide. Map your pain, document your treatment history and keep a pain journal that you can bring with you to your appointments.

Common questions. See what questions people with chronic pain typically ask and print a list to ask your doctor.

Last updated: 9 Sep 2009

What Doctors Say

Hear from pain specialists who have recommended Medtronic Pain Therapies to their patients.

Find out what they say

Jerry Screenshot

Jerry: Neurostimulation Therapy Since 2008

"I can move around again, like I used to many years ago."

Read personal stories

Get Information & Support

You're not alone. 90,000 people like you are members of Tame the Pain® and get ongoing support and information from the free program.

Join Tame the Pain