The subspecialty of interventional pain management aims to help patients who are suffering from all types of pain by using invasive interventions. This may include anything from nerve blocks to implantable drug delivery systems to spinal cord stimulation. This kind of treatment is often helpful for patients who have long-lasting pain that cannot be easily managed with medication or other means of pain management. Therefore, these treatments are usually reserved for those with serious pain problems.

Psychiatrists are doctors who specialize in treating mental, addictive, and emotional disorders. They order diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and use psychotherapy to help patients and their family members deal with these disorders and diseases. They often work with other doctors and specialists to help come up with the best treatment option for their patients.