Diseases & Conditions

West Suburban Medical Center’s Pain Center provides comprehensive pain management for a variety of diseases and conditions, including arthritis, back pain, bursitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, headaches, joint and nerve pain, sciatica and more. At the Pain Center, you’ll find doctors and specialists who have extensive training and expertise in the pain management and procedures. Below are some of the conditions we may treat.


Arthritis and other rheumatic diseases are characterized by pain, swelling, and limited movement in joints and connective tissues in the body. Arthritis is usually chronic, which means that it rarely changes, or it progresses slowly. Specific causes for most forms of arthritis aren’t yet known.

Back Pain



A bursa is a closed, fluid-filled sac that functions as a cushion and gliding surface to reduce friction between tissues of the body. The major bursae are located adjacent to the tendons near the large joints, such as in the shoulders, elbows, hips and knees. When the bursa becomes inflamed, the condition is known as bursitis. Bursitis is usually a temporary condition.

Cancer Pain

The two most common causes of cancer pain are the cancer itself and the treatments you receive to treat cancer. Most types of cancer pain can be managed with drug and non-drug therapies.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome


Complex Regional Pain Disorder (CRPS)

Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition that causes long-lasting pain. CRPS causes pain that is severe and continuous. If you've been diagnosed with CRPS, you may experience persistent, burning pain in a leg, hand, foot or another part of your body.

Diabetic Neuropathy




Joint Pain

Sprained ankles and wrists, arthritic knees and hips, and torn rotator cuffs all have one thing in common: they result in joint pain. The usual causes of joint pain are overuse, sprains, fractures, and arthritis. Becoming familiar with the usual causes and symptoms of joint pain can help you seek appropriate treatment and ongoing care, if necessary.

Stroke Pain

Stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted. Disruption in blood flow is caused when either a blood clot blocks one of the vital blood vessels in the brain (ischemic stroke), or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts, spilling blood into surrounding tissues (hemorrhagic stroke). Recovery from stroke depends on the size and location of the stroke. A small stroke may result in problems such as weakness in an arm or leg. Larger strokes may cause paralysis, loss of speech or even death.





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To schedule an appointment with one of our board-certified pain management specialists, call (866) 938-7256 or click the button below. A doctor’s referral is required for an appointment. Private insurance plans and Medicare are accepted.

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