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When you’re dealing with pain day after day, even the thought of a procedure can feel stressful. Most people walk in feeling nervous, unsure, or just plain tired of hurting. But here’s the good news: once you understand what actually happens before, during, and after your pain management procedure, the whole thing becomes a lot less intimidating.
And at Pain Care Specialists of Florida, we’re big on keeping you informed, comfortable, and supported — no surprises, no guessing. Just real guidance and real relief.
At Pain Care Specialists of Florida, you’ll be in expert hands with Dr. Luis A. Escobar. With over 15 years of experience in anesthesiology and pain management, he focuses on treating the source of pain and helping patients — including injured workers — get back to their daily activities and work with confidence.
Nothing complicated here. The night before, keep things simple: eat light, sleep well if you can, and follow any instructions your provider gave you. If they told you to hold off on certain medications or stop eating at a certain time, stick to that.
And if you’re unsure? Seriously — call us. It’s better to ask than stress.
Bring these with you:
Most patients say just having a small “game plan” makes them feel way more relaxed walking in.
Once you check in, we’ll bring you back and go over everything again — your medical history, the procedure you’re having, what your pain’s been like lately. This is your time to ask anything, even if it feels like a “small question.” (There are no small questions when it comes to your health.)
Pain procedures like epidural steroid injections, nerve blocks, joint injections, or trigger point injections are usually quick. You’ll get set up on the table, the skin gets cleaned, and a little numbing medicine goes in first.
What you might feel:
Most people are honestly surprised by how fast it’s done.
Once it’s over, you’ll hang out in our recovery area for a bit. A nurse will make sure you feel steady and good to go. Some patients feel relief immediately; others feel sore or a little tight for a day or two — both are normal.
Here’s what helps recovery:
If your procedure was meant to “test” where the pain is coming from, take mental notes of how you feel afterward — that info is really helpful for your doctor.
Complications are rare, but reach out right away if you notice:
We’d rather you call and it be nothing than sit at home wondering.
Pain procedures can sound scary on paper, but once you walk through it step by step, most people say, “That was it?” And honestly, that’s the goal. We want you to be comfortable, confident, and feel like you’re in good hands.
If you’re getting ready for a procedure or want to talk through your options, visit https://painconsults.com/ or reach out to Pain Care Specialists of Florida anytime. We’re here to help you get your life and comfort back — one step at a time.
