Pain Management

Providers: To refer a patient to one of our pain clinics, please click here to download the referral form.

Pain relief services

Lovelace Health System is dedicated to ensuring that our patients live life pain-free through our specialized pain relief services and advanced pain management treatments. Our team of chronic pain specialists is committed to addressing both acute and chronic pain symptoms. By combining thorough assessments and diagnoses with personalized rehabilitation plans, our doctors deliver effective treatments tailored to your needs.

Our primary goal is to collaborate with you, providing compassionate care that not only alleviates pain but also enhances your strength, endurance, and flexibility. Trust Lovelace Health System for comprehensive pain control therapies designed to improve your overall well-being.

Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital Pain Clinic

The Lovelace UNM Rehabilitation Hospital Pain Clinic is your trusted source for comprehensive pain assessments and interventional pain management services. Our dedicated specialists prioritize your well-being, offering referrals for outpatient therapies when necessary. We are committed to providing every patient with exceptional care, which is why we offer treatments for various acute and chronic pain conditions, including:

  • Arthritis
  • Back pain
  • Cancer pain
  • Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Hip and knee pain
  • Phantom limb pain
  • Shoulder and joint pain
  • Spinal stenosis

Depending on your diagnosis and pain management goals, our pain specialists will create a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. Our treatments include:

  • Caudal injections
  • Cervical, thoracic, and lumbar epidural steroid injections
  • Joint injections
  • Massage therapy
  • Nerve block injections
  • Paravertebral facet injections
  • Pelvic floor rehabilitation
  • Peripheral nerve blocks
  • Physical and occupational rehabilitation
  • Radiofrequency ablation
  • Sacroiliac joint injections
  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Trigger point injections

We are also proud to offer outpatient services, including aquatic therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and pre-employment health evaluations. For more information about our services at this location, please click here or call (505) 727-7177.

Lovelace Women’s Hospital Pain Clinic

The pain specialists at Lovelace Women's Hospital are proud to provide a continuum of care and support for women experiencing a variety of pain-related issues. We treat various pain conditions including:

  • Arthritis
  • Back pain
  • Cancer pain
  • Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Joint pain
  • Migraines
  • Pain from nerve damage
  • Phantom limb pain
  • Shoulder pain
  • Spinal stenosis
  • Vertebrae compression fractures

Pain therapy treatments help women manage their pain through the use of integrative medicine. Our services include traditional and specialized therapies, such as:

  • Joint injections
  • Massage therapy
  • Nerve block injections
  • Pelvic floor rehabilitation
  • Physical and occupational rehabilitation
  • Radiofrequency ablation
  • Spinal cord stimulation trial

For more information about our Women’s Hospital Pain Clinic, click here or call (505) 727-4400.

Please note: Some services received in our clinics may be considered hospital-based; therefore, a patient billing statement will be divided into two separate charges, which may include both a facility fee and a provider fee. For questions, please contact our Patient Financial Services office at 505.727.0100 or 866.948.1444 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday – Friday. Patients are responsible for the amount due portion of the statement for patient care services rendered.


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Lyn Dawson, CNP
Pain Management
Albuquerque

Ruben Franco, PA-C
Pain Management
Albuquerque

Julie A. Muché, M.D.
Pain Management
Albuquerque