If you’ve never been to a pain clinic before, you may be wondering what the process looks like. At Cedar Rapids Pain Associates (CRPA), we want your first visit to feel welcoming, informative, and focused on finding relief for your pain. Here’s a step-by-step guide so you know exactly what to expect.

1️⃣ A Warm Welcome at Check-In

From the moment you walk through our doors, our front desk team will greet you with a smile and help you get settled. We’ll confirm your information, collect any necessary paperwork, and answer your initial questions. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable and cared for right away.

2️⃣ A Thorough Review of Your Medical History

Your provider will spend time listening to your story—where your pain started, how it impacts your daily life, and what treatments you’ve already tried. Every patient is unique, and understanding your background is the first step to creating an effective treatment plan.

3️⃣ A Comprehensive Evaluation

Your provider will perform a focused physical exam based on your pain concerns. We may also order diagnostic imaging or review recent scans. The goal is to pinpoint the true source of your pain so we can treat it—not just mask it.

4️⃣ A Personalized Treatment Plan

Unlike large hospital systems where pain management is just one of many departments, pain care is our specialty. At CRPA, you’ll benefit from a multidisciplinary team that includes:

✅ Fellowship-trained pain medicine anesthesiologists
✅ Nurse practitioners specializing in pain medicine
✅ Physical therapists and chiropractors under one roof

Together, we’ll design a treatment plan tailored to your goals—whether that means getting back to work, returning to sports, or simply enjoying time with your family pain-free.

5️⃣ Discussion of Your Options

We’ll walk you through your treatment options, from non-invasive therapies to advanced procedures. CRPA offers:

💊 Non-narcotic medication management
💉 Spine and joint injections & procedures (epidurals, medial branch blocks, nerve blocks, SI joint injections, radiofrequency ablations, spinal cord stimulator trials, etc.)
🦾 Durable medical equipment (knee braces, back braces, TENS units)
🧬 Regenerative medicine (PRP, shockwave therapy)
🤖 MLS Robotic Laser Therapy
🌀 Spinal decompression therapy
💪 Comprehensive physical therapy & chiropractic care

We’ll explain how each option works, what results to expect, and which is best for your condition.

6️⃣ Clear Next Steps

Before you leave, we’ll make sure you fully understand your treatment plan, schedule your next appointment, and answer any remaining questions. At CRPA, you’re never just a number—we treat patients like family.

7️⃣ Affordable, Transparent Care

One more reason patients choose CRPA: no hidden facility fees. Unlike many hospital-based pain clinics, your care with us is not only more personalized, but also more affordable.

✨ Take the First Step Toward Relief ✨

Living with pain doesn’t have to be your normal. At Cedar Rapids Pain Associates, we combine expertise with compassion to help you get back to living life.

📞 Call us today at (319) 294-0094
💻 Visit us at www.crpainfree.com to schedule your appointment

🌟 Quick Relief from the Pain Specialists 🌟