{"id":4891,"date":"2026-10-26T15:37:38","date_gmt":"2026-10-26T15:37:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/?page_id=4891"},"modified":"2026-10-26T15:37:39","modified_gmt":"2026-10-26T15:37:39","slug":"pain-management-specialist","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.maryfreebed.com\/kids\/pain-management-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"Pain Management Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Pain Management Specialist<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

At Mary Free Bed Kids, pain management specialists use evidence-based and family-centered care to help kids return to the activities that matter most. Pain management specialists are an important part of our care team and support children through personalized treatment plans designed to help them achieve their goals.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Mary Free Bed Kids?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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As a CARF-Accredited Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Program<\/strong>, we provide expert, family-centered care designed to support the best possible recovery outcomes. Rehabilitation is essential after illness, injury, or surgery, and research consistently shows that beginning specialized care early can significantly improve a child\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our accredited programs, seasoned clinical teams, and compassionate approach ensure that children and families receive the highest standard of support throughout their rehabilitation journey. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital holds a number of special accreditations from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities International (CARF). This voluntary but rigorous accreditation process is based on specific and comprehensive standards ensuring the highest-quality rehabilitation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARF is an independent organization dedicated to providing reliable information to help patients and families make informed health care decisions. Consumers and medical professionals collaborate to develop the leading-edge standards by which providers are measured. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is a pain management specialist?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A pain management specialist is a health care professional who helps kids and their families understand and manage pain and functional symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When kids understand the connection between their brains and their bodies, they’re able to build confidence and return to what matters most. Chronic pain can affect how a child learns, feels and socializes. Everyone experiences pain differently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Mary Free Bed Kids, we heal with our hands and treat with our hearts. We utilize compassionate care to address the physical and emotional compenents of your child’s pain.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What does a pain management specialist do?<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A pain management specialist works with your family and your child’s care team to create a unique treatment plan to help your child reach their rehabilitation goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain management specialists accomplish this through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Comprehensive Evaluations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pain management specialists work with pediatric psychologists<\/a> and physiatrists<\/a> to gain a detailed review of health history that helps guide personalize and structured care plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Personalized Care Plans<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Our pain management specialists understand the complexities of chronic pain. They use the comprehensive evaluation to understand your child’s needs and then build a personalized care plan designed to reach important goals and milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multidisciplinary Collaboration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At Mary Free Bed Kids, our approach to treating chronic pain emphasizes the brain-body connection. Pain management specialists work with multiple disciplines like occupational therapy<\/a>, physical therapy<\/a> and psychology. This collaboration addresses the multifactorial aspects of chronic pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Family-Centered Approach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Families play an important role in a child’s recovery. Pain management specialists use a family-centered approach that incorporates family goals and provides education on continued care.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Who can a pain management specialist help?<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Pain management specialists work with children who may have:<\/p>\n\n\n\n