We are proud to congratulate Dr. McHugh for being recognized as one of Nashville’s Top Doctors by Nashville Lifestyles Magazine. He has received Top Doctors recognition several years in the past, along with recognition from U.S. News & World Report and Castle Connolly. He is a board-certified pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation physician. Congratulations again to Dr. McHugh for this recognition!   For more information on The Pain Management Group, please visit thepainmanagementgroup.com or schedule an appointment at one of our locations ..read more

Back pain is always frustrating. It can be even worse when you don’t know the cause. Fortunately, there’s an interventional procedure that can help diagnose the cause of persistent, severe back pain. Learn more about discography. WHAT IS DISCOGRAPHY?  Discography is an interventional diagnostic imaging test to diagnose the cause of back pain. During a discogram, a board-certified physician can determine whether a specific intervertebral disc may be the source of back pain. During a normal x-ray, this is not always visible. The contrast from a discogram allows physicians to see the vertebr ..read more

Back and neck pain are common. While sometimes aches and pains are normal, chronic or severe pain is not. This can be caused by a variety of conditions and injuries. However, if you suffer from certain conditions affecting the spinal cord, an epidural steroid injection may help. WHAT IS AN EPIDURAL STEROID INJECTION? An Epidural Steroid Injection (ESI) is a common procedure. This minimally invasive injection treats pain and swelling around the spinal cord. The injection reduces pain by injecting steroid medication and sometimes anesthetics. The epidural space is the outermost part of the spina ..read more

If your pain is concentrated in your neck, back or legs, it can be hard to do even basic exercises like walking. Sometimes, facet joint injuries cause this type of pain. If this is the case, radiofrequency ablation may be a treatment option. Keep reading to learn more about radiofrequency ablation and facet joint injuries. WHAT IS RADIOFREQUENCY ABLATION? Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a procedure to treat lower back, hip, groin, buttock, neck pain and headaches.  The procedure uses radio waves to generate heat. Then, the heat “burns” nerves to disrupt their function. Disrupted nerve fu ..read more

Our Centennial office has moved! We are now located at 2222 State Street, Suite C in Nashville. The Pain Management Group offers a full range of chronic and acute pain care. Call us today at 615.941.8538 to schedule an appointment in our new Centennial office. For more information on The Pain Management Group, please visit thepainmanagementgroup.com or schedule an appointment at one of our locations throughout Middle Tennessee.    We are committed to providing holistic, individualized care and vow to treat each patient with compassion and respect, never turn ..read more

Back pain is well… a pain. Whether it’s a constant ache or a sharp jab, back pain can keep you from doing what you love. It can even keep you from doing normal, daily activities. If you suffer from back pain, you’re not alone. Each year, an estimated 16 million people report chronic back pain. With those numbers, it’s not surprising that many people consider back pain a normal part of life. But it doesn’t have to be. Learn more about kyphoplasty and how it can treat some types of back pain. WHAT IS KYPHOPLASTY? Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to correct compression fractures ..read more

Due to the special circumstances of the COVID-19 virus, we are experiencing significantly high call volume surrounding the following questions. Below is an overview of several key questions to hopefully ease concerns. Is PMG open? Yes, we remain open Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm What special efforts are in place to protect patients and staff? We continue to follow the CDC Guidelines for proper hand hygiene, as well as thorough exam room sanitation following each patient visit. Our patient lobbies have been rearranged to accommodate the six-foot social distancing requirements. Additionally ..read more

Warmer weather is right around the corner. Spring and summer bring many things, and if you’re not a fan of cold weather, you’re probably excited for the season change. One thing that comes in spring is the farmer’s market. Depending on where you live, you might have a year-long market or you might have an outdoor, seasonal market in the spring and summer. Your local farmer’s market is a great place to find seasonal produce. Not only can you save a little money, but you’ll also be getting fresh food. We’ve talked before about how important nutrition is to controlling chronic pain symptoms, and ..read more

February is the month of love, a time to show we love our friends, family and partners. But, it can also be a month of self-love! You’ve probably heard of the term “self-care” by now. It’s incredibly popular on the internet, with celebrities and influencers promoting the idea. In fact, even Barbie is promoting self-care these days. With all of the information swirling around, though, it can be difficult to know what self-care is and how exactly you should practice it. We’re here to help. WHAT IS SELF-CARE? What exactly is self-care, though? Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines self-care as, “c ..read more

The Pain Management Group is proud to welcome Jonathan Tran, MD, to its growing group of pain management specialists. Dr. Jonathan Tran is a physical medicine, rehabilitation and pain management doctor in Nashville, Tennessee. A native of Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada, Dr. Tran attended Houston Baptist University for his undergraduate premedical studies. He then attended The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas for his medical education. He completed his preliminary year in internal medicine at the University of Alabama, Birmingham in Montgomery. Dr. Tran then comp ..read more