US Medical Term · procedures
Pain Management
Manejo del dolor
Also: Control del dolor (regional variant)
In 9 languages
| Language | Term |
|---|---|
| English | Pain Management |
| Spanish (Español) | Manejo del dolor |
| Chinese (中文) | 疼痛管理 |
| Korean (한국어) | 통증 관리 |
| Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) | Quản lý đau |
| Filipino (Tagalog) | Pain management |
| Portuguese (Português) | Controle da dor |
| Thai (ภาษาไทย) | การจัดการความเจ็บปวด |
| Japanese (日本語) | 疼痛管理 |
What it means
Pain management is a medical specialty focused on evaluating, diagnosing, and treating chronic or complex pain conditions. It may involve a combination of approaches including medications (such as anti-inflammatories, nerve blocks, or controlled substances), physical therapy, injections, spinal cord stimulation, cognitive strategies, and complementary therapies. A pain management specialist works with you to identify the source of your pain and develop a personalized plan to reduce its intensity and impact on daily life. The goal is to improve function and quality of life, not necessarily to eliminate pain entirely.
How to say it
Sentences a patient might use with a doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or insurer:
My primary care doctor referred me to a pain management specialist for my chronic back pain.
Mi médico de cabecera me refirió a un especialista en manejo del dolor por mi dolor crónico de espalda.
I receive pain management injections every three months at a pain clinic.
Recibo inyecciones para el manejo del dolor cada tres meses en una clínica del dolor.
Does my plan require prior authorization for pain management procedures?
¿Mi plan requiere autorización previa para los procedimientos de manejo del dolor?
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Last reviewed: September 2026