Multiple studies say folks who have comprehensive pain management have less pain and emotional distress. Research says they also can do their daily tasks easier.

National Spine & Pain Centers (NSPC) is one of the nation's largest pain management practices in the United States.

Unlike traditional pain management, interventional pain management uses minimally invasive procedures to, quite literally, intervene and disrupt the signals of pain. These might include steroid injections, joint injections, or other therapies.

In a mature practice employing one pain physician, annual revenue from facility fees alone can range from $2.5 million to $3 million. Revenue from professional fees represents another $1 million. Overall program profitability can and will range from three to four times the physician's income.