Patient Resources
The Pain Management Brief
Plain-language guides to pain conditions, procedures, and what to expect at every step — from the team at Axis Pain Group.
When to See a Back Pain Specialist in Downey
Wondering when to see a back pain specialist in Downey? Here is how to decide and what a first pain-management consultation typically covers.
Trigger Point Injections for Myofascial Pain: What to Know
How trigger points cause myofascial pain, what a trigger point injection is, how the evaluation works, and when to see a pain specialist.
Sciatica: When Should You See a Pain Specialist
Most sciatica eases within weeks, but some patterns signal a need for specialist care. Learn what to track and when to see a pain specialist.
Greater Trochanteric Pain: When to Seek Care
Outer-hip pain has many possible sources. Here is what a first visit with a pain specialist involves and when it makes sense to schedule one.
Cervicogenic Headache: When to See a Pain Specialist
Cervicogenic headache starts in the neck. Learn the signs that separate it from migraine, which symptoms need urgent care, and what an evaluation involves.
What to Expect at Your First Pain Consultation
Here is what a first pain management consultation involves, from scheduling and paperwork to who you meet and how long to plan for the visit.
Piriformis Syndrome: When to See a Pain Specialist
Learn what a pain specialist evaluation involves, how to schedule a visit, and which persistent symptoms may be worth discussing with a provider.
Cervical Radiculopathy: When to See a Specialist
Cervical radiculopathy causes neck pain that radiates into the arm; learn the symptoms, what prompts evaluation, and non-surgical care options.
Lumbar Herniated Disc: When to See a Pain Specialist
Learn how a lumbar herniated disc is assessed, which symptoms point toward a pain specialist referral, and what to expect at your first consultation.
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: Recognizing the Signs and When to See a Pain Specialist
Learn the early signs of complex regional pain syndrome, why limb pain can feel disproportionate, and when a specialist evaluation is worth pursuing.
Vertebral Compression Fracture Symptoms: When to Seek an Evaluation
Learn how vertebral compression fracture symptoms appear, from sudden pain to gradual posture changes, and when to seek a specialist evaluation.
Radiofrequency Ablation for Chronic Back Pain: What to Expect
Learn how radiofrequency ablation for chronic back pain works, how candidacy is assessed after a diagnostic block, and what recovery involves.
Chronic Shoulder Pain: When to See a Pain Specialist
How persistent shoulder pain is evaluated, the conservative steps that usually come first, and what to expect at an initial pain-management consultation.
Shoulder Genicular Nerve Rhizotomy: How Candidacy Is Evaluated
How our clinic evaluates candidates for shoulder genicular nerve rhizotomy, from history and imaging review to who may benefit and who may not.
Medial Branch Block for Diagnostic Back Pain Evaluation: What to Expect
How a medial branch block uses image guidance and temporary anesthetic to identify whether facet joints are the source of your back or neck pain.
Knee Genicular Nerve Rhizotomy: A Candidate Evaluation Guide
Learn how providers evaluate candidates for knee genicular nerve rhizotomy, including imaging review, a diagnostic nerve block, and goals discussion.
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis and the mild Procedure: How Candidacy Is Evaluated
How pain specialists evaluate lumbar spinal stenosis patients for the mild procedure: imaging review, symptom pattern, and conservative-care history.
Occipital Nerve Blocks: A Patient Consultation Guide
Learn how the first consultation for occipital nerve blocks maps headache patterns, reviews your history, and weighs diagnostic or therapeutic options.
Balloon Kyphoplasty: A Patient Guide to Vertebral Compression Fracture Care
A patient guide to balloon kyphoplasty for vertebral compression fractures: what the procedure involves, who may be a candidate, and questions to ask.
Sacroiliac Joint Injections: What a Pain Management Evaluation Typically Involves
Learn what an SI joint pain evaluation involves, including exam findings, image-guided injection technique, and what the response window can show.
Facet Joint Injections: What to Expect During a Consultation
A plain-language guide to facet joint injections: how they work as both a diagnostic test and treatment, and what happens during your consultation.
What to Expect From an Epidural Steroid Injection
Learn how an epidural steroid injection works, what happens before, during, and after the procedure, and what most patients feel in the days after.
Spinal Cord Stimulation: A Plain-English Patient Guide
Spinal cord stimulation uses mild electrical pulses to change how pain signals reach the brain. Here is what the trial and recovery really involve.
Questions about your pain?
Talk with our team about whether a consultation with Dr. Cohen makes sense for you.