A pathway to health you can trust

Pain Pathway North is Northern Ontario’s premiere multidisciplinary health facility dedicated to getting you back on your best path forward.

Open Hours

Mon - Fri: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Services

We offer a full range of pain managment services

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About Us

Our team has only one mission: Make you better

We will look into what you are experiencing, what has been done,  what can be done and work with you to create a plan to a healthier you.

Kim Brouzes and Dr. Dennis Reich

Owners of Pain Pathway North
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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few of the most common questions we get.

What is pain management?

Pain management is a comprehensive approach to diagnosing, treating, and controlling pain. It uses a multi-pronged and individualized treatment plan to coordinate safe and effective options that can address the physical, emotional, social, and psychological aspects of pain. In a balanced approach to pain management, people with pain, along with their family members and caregivers, learn to manage the pain in safe, effective, responsible, and healthy ways to improve or maintain their overall well-being.
Components of a balanced pain management plan may include:
- minimally invasive injection-based therapy
- physical therapy and rehabilitation
- psychological counseling
- social support
- medication
- other complementary approaches

When medications are necessary, there must be full recognition of potential side effects and appropriate management of the medications.

It is important that individuals afflicted with pain know that they will have to be active participants in their journey from being a patient to a functional person — all with the assistance of their support network.

Will I be sleep for the injection procedures?

Most minimally invasive procedures performed in our clinics are quick, relatively painless, and require only local anesthesia. Your pain management physician or treating provider will discuss each step in the procedure, including the anesthetics you’ll receive and any necessary fasting or preparation, prior to your treatment. A small needle is used to numb the skin in the general area of the injection. This may feel like a bee sting for a few seconds and is like getting a shot. This is recommended for patients who do not have a driver and have at least a mild tolerance for pain. Some procedures require diagnostic feedback, and sedation may obscure the diagnostic feedback.

It is normal to have pain after an injection? What can I do for the pain?

“Minimally invasive” simply means that the majority of the procedures we perform (with few exceptions) are done percutaneously or through the skin. Percutaneous procedures involve the introduction of very small needles or needle-like instruments, and do not require stitches afterwards. This approach means that the risk of infection and complications, while still present, is minimized.Yes, it is normal to have pain after an injection. Every body works differently; some patients feel worse before they feel better, others feel better right away. If pain persists, apply icepacks for 10-15 minutes every 4-6 hours. DO NOT use a heating pad for 3-4 days after your injection.Call the office if you experience any of the following symptoms: fever, persistent headache, bowel/bladder issues, or weakness.

Does insurance pay for the pain management?

Clinical evaluations and procedures to treat pain are covered by most insurers. We evaluate each policy to determine appropriate coverage before treatment is rendered.

Are Your Services Covered By OHIP?
Consultations conducted with some providers may be covered but many are not covered by OHIP. However, most extended health plans offer a certain amount of coverage. We can help you check with your insurance benefits plan to confirm if you are covered.

What Is The Difference Between Acute And Chronic Pain?
Pain is considered chronic if it lasts more than 3 or 6 months. Acute pain usually is due to a specific cause (like a broken leg or a kidney stone): when the cause is removed or healed, the pain goes away. In many cases of chronic pain, the original cause of pain may have gone, but pain continues. Treatments that help acute pain, may not work in cases of chronic pain. In our Centre we will explain to you where the pain comes from and we will offer you several treatments and methods how to control it.  

What’s your main dental service?

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Do you offer appointments on weekends?

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How many dentists do your clinic has?

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What is the cost for an appointment?

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What’s your main dental service?

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Do you offer appointments on weekends?

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How many dentists do your clinic has?

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