The Pain Institute

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Your Trusted Partner for Pain Relief Solutions

At The Pain Institute, we specialize in comprehensive pain management solutions tailored to individual patient needs. Our team of board-certified physicians delivers personalized treatment plans to address chronic pain conditions, utilizing advanced techniques such as epidural injections, radiofrequency lesioning, and spinal cord stimulation. With locations in Louisville, KY, and southern Indiana, we prioritize accessibility through convenient parking and wheelchair-friendly facilities. Patients benefit from rapid access to care, with new appointments available within a week and existing patients seen in as little as 48 hours. Our expertise spans treatment of arthritis, back and neck pain, neuropathy, and complex regional pain syndrome, among other conditions.

We integrate innovative therapies like amniotic stem cell recruitment and hormone replacement to optimize patient outcomes. Committed to patient-centered care, we focus on restoring quality of life through evidence-based practices and compassionate support. Our multidisciplinary approach ensures holistic management of pain, combining interventional procedures with lifestyle modifications. Serving over 70 million Americans affected by chronic pain, we strive to reduce suffering and improve daily functionality. Backed by fellowship-trained specialists, The Pain Institute remains dedicated to advancing pain relief through continuous medical education and technological innovation.

Services

Pain Management Arthritis Treatment Back Pain Relief Neuropathy Therapy Spinal Injections Hormone Replacement Nerve Blocks Trigger Point Injections Radiofrequency Lesioning Stem Cell Therapy

Highlights and features

Board-certified pain management specialists with fellowship training
New patient appointments available within one week
Wheelchair-accessible facilities with convenient parking
Personalized treatment plans for chronic pain conditions
Advanced therapies including spinal cord stimulation and radiofrequency lesioning

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Pain Management

Our comprehensive pain management approach addresses chronic conditions through personalized treatment plans combining interventional procedures, medication management, and lifestyle modifications. Board-certified physicians utilize advanced diagnostics to identify pain sources, creating customized strategies for conditions like arthritis, neuropathy, and post-surgical pain. We prioritize minimally invasive techniques to improve functionality and quality of life while minimizing reliance on opioids.

Epidural Injections

Targeted epidural injections deliver anti-inflammatory medications directly to inflamed nerve roots causing back and neck pain. Using fluoroscopic guidance, our specialists precisely administer corticosteroids to reduce swelling and irritation in spinal nerve pathways. This outpatient procedure provides rapid relief for conditions like herniated discs and spinal stenosis, often allowing patients to resume physical therapy and daily activities within days.

Radiofrequency Lesioning

Radiofrequency lesioning uses heat energy to disrupt pain signal transmission in targeted nerves. Our physicians employ this technique for chronic joint and back pain management, particularly for facet joint arthritis and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. The procedure offers longer-lasting relief than injections, with effects typically lasting 6-12 months, and can be repeated as needed to maintain pain control.

Hormone Replacement Therapy

Our hormone replacement program addresses hormonal deficiencies contributing to chronic pain and fatigue. Using bioidentical hormones, we restore balance for patients experiencing symptoms related to menopause, andropause, or thyroid dysfunction. This integrative approach improves energy levels, sleep quality, and overall well-being while complementing other pain management strategies for enhanced treatment outcomes.

Spinal Cord Stimulation

Spinal cord stimulation involves implanting a device that delivers mild electrical impulses to interrupt chronic pain signals. We offer trial periods to assess effectiveness before permanent implantation, particularly for complex regional pain syndrome and failed back surgery syndrome. This advanced therapy provides significant pain reduction for patients who haven't responded to conventional treatments, improving daily functionality and reducing medication dependence.

Questions

What conditions do you specialize in treating?

We treat chronic pain conditions including arthritis, neuropathy, back/neck pain, complex regional pain syndrome, spinal disorders, and post-surgical pain using advanced interventional techniques.

How soon can I get an appointment?

New patients typically receive treatment within one week, with existing patients often seen in 48 hours or less for urgent pain management needs.

Do you accept insurance?

We work with most major insurance providers. Contact our office for specific coverage verification and billing assistance.

What treatment options are available?

Our services include epidural injections, radiofrequency lesioning, spinal cord stimulation, hormone replacement therapy, and regenerative medicine techniques like stem cell recruitment therapy.

Are your facilities accessible for patients with mobility issues?

Yes, our Louisville clinic features wheelchair-accessible entrances and convenient parking to accommodate patients with mobility challenges.

Reviews (7)

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Ezzie Harrison

Feb 01, 2021 Report

Very rude office personal, they change your appointment and tell you you missed it and when you say anything about it, you are discharged!

Tammy Finch

May 22, 2019 Report

Don't waste your time and money on the BioTe pellet process they offer. They fail to tell you until you're there that there are restrictions if you've had breast cancer and then give you false information in order to get you to pay for the full spectrum of pellets you've been promised. Then when you complain, write letters and make phone calls, no one returns your call. I don't know anything about Dr. Cronin - never met him or talked to him even though his assistant was supposed to talk to him and call me back.

Angela Bennett

Apr 13, 2019 Report

ALLEY GETS 5 STAR.TOOK ME OFF MEDS OUT OF BLUE AFTER EXPLAINING THE PAIN AN PAIN LEVEL IM IN.VERY SAD THE HONEST PEOPLE WHO REALLY NEED GETS SCREWED EVERY TIME. THANKS DR. CRONAN FOR HURTING ME

Rod

Apr 03, 2019 Report

Patient of Dr. K's for 5 years and the NP Shiloh cancelled an appointment and told me to call and verify the other one got me discharged because she is a waste of a visit. Dr. k is great but only sees one side and it's not yours. The front office is a complete waste of space.

Amanda Tindall

Mar 02, 2019 Report

I've been there once, was scared to death and Dr Cronen and his staff made my visit so much easier and relaxed me. I need another injection but workman's comp closed my case knowing I needed it. So hioehopefi can get back in. Thank you all very much. This was his new Albany office

Tera

Feb 18, 2019 Report

Dont bother wasting your time. The docs are nice enough, however their office staff a 2nd a few of the arnps are useless. Your appointments are going to be rearranged constantly, and t9hey will call you at least once a month to cancel an appointment.then you will get a letter discharging you over an appointment THEY called to cancel. They just did the exact same thing to my husband.wouldnt do a procedure because they are billing wrong insurance.as of date. they are STILL Billing wrong insurance.

They cut you off and they give you no option to explain to someone what's going on. So I'd say someone does what they want and everyone gets discharged. The lady on the phone actually told me they dont make mistakes. Useless. My husband had been on pain meds for 5 years with dr k. This morning he was supposed to get his script but instead got discharged with nothing. Its malpractice at best.

Deborah Krahwinkel

Feb 10, 2019 Report

I absolutely love this group. I still have pain but, I can tolerate it compared to being bedridden is a major plus. His caring bedside manner is like no other.