Southwest Ohio Pain Management Ambulatory Surgery Center

I feel better than I have in years. Going through life with migraines was like only seeing in black and white. Without the pain, everything is brighter and fullof color.

Welcome to Southwest Ohio Pain Management Ambulatory Surgical Facility.

Our Mission: To provide outstanding care and education for people who suffer from chronic pain. We are committed to providing quality services in an empathetic, caring and humane manner with patient satisfaction in mind.

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See how our non-narcotic treatments can help your chronic pain patients.

“These procedures are simply amazing and highly effective in providing rapid pain relief. It’s why I love my work. We help our patients start living better today.” — Tricia Croake-Uleman, M.D.
Learn more about our unique non-steroid treatments that can break the pain cycle and help healing begin.

Who We Are

A Caring Team of Pain Relief Professionals

When you’re in pain, you want to be treated by people who understand and, more importantly, can help. Everyone at Southwest Ohio Pain Management is dedicated to helping people who suffer from chronic pain. Our staff welcomes patients with compassion and warmth, while providing them with experienced, quality care. We consult carefully with each patient to identify the source of pain and appropriate management.

About Tricia Croake-Uleman, M.D.

Southwest Ohio Pain Management is led by medical director Tricia Croake-Uleman, M.D., who has extensive experience in family medicine and pain management. Before opening this clinic, she spent four years performing thousands of non-steroidal injections at Arizona Pain Centers in Phoenix, Arizona. Earlier in her medical practice, Dr. Croake-Uleman provided family medicine services including health maintenance, pain management, gynecology, pediatric, adult and geriatric care, and urgent care.

Dr. Croake-Uleman’s education included a residency at Bethesda Family Practice Residency in Cincinnati, Ohio. She earned her MD at Wright State University School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio, and her BSE in Biomedical Engineering at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona.

She is a member of the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians and the American Academy of Family Medicine. She has been certified by the American Board of Family Medicine and the Ohio State Medical Board since 2002, as well as the Arizona State Medical Board since 2006. In 2009, she became a Fellow of the International Academy of Medical Acupuncture.

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Our procedures are highly effective for treating common types of pain such as:

Spinal injury Osteoarthritis
Migraine or tension headaches Rheumatoid arthritis
Fibromyalgia Low back and neck pain
Whiplash Injury Pelvic
Vaginal Rectal Pain
Radiating shoulder, arm, or elbow pain

What We Do

Southwest Ohio Pain Management Inc. offers our patients a choice for treating their pain. Our non-narcotic injections have been proven to treat inflamed nerve tissue without affecting the body’s ability to produce cortisone. That means our patients can continue treatments without adverse side effects or safety concerns. We do not prescribe narcotics or pain medication, however, we can treat patients while they are on them.

Learn more about Tricia Croake-Uleman, M.D., certified physician.

How It Works

Southwest Ohio Pain Management Inc. offers our patients a choice for treating their pain. Our non-narcotic injections have been proven to treat inflamed nerve tissue without affecting the body’s ability to produce cortisone. That means our patients can continue treatments without adverse side effects or safety concerns.

Once the pain cycle has been broken, healing can begin.

Integrative pain management: The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Types of Treatment We Offer:

  • Prolotherapy
  • Neural Therapy
  • Scar Therapy
  • Acupuncture
  • SI Injections
  • Nerve Blocks
  • Biopuncture
  • Vaginal Injections
  • Epidural
  • Facet
  • Pudendal and Paracervical Injections

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Take the First Step Ready to start living better today? Call us at (513) 229-7800 to set up your initial consultation.

For Patients

You Don’t Have to Live with Chronic Pain

If you’ve been dealing with back pain, neck pain, osteoarthritis, migraines, tension headaches, fibromyalgia or other chronic pain, you deserve to start living better today. Southwest Ohio Pain Management may have the solution with procedures that are safe and highly effective in treating many chronic pain disorders.

FAQ

Do your treatments hurt?

We do everything possible to ensure our patients are as comfortable as possible while we administer pain-relieving treatments. Southwest Ohio Pain Management uses a new advanced medical technique that enables even the most sensitive patients to get the help they need. We often hear from patients that the treatments are painless, but it depends on individual pain tolerance. The procedure has been described as simple pressure, or being snapped by a rubber band or a slight sting. Some say they feel no pain at all.

What types of medications do you use?

We are proud to say we can offer a choice to our patients depending on their individual health needs and insurance requirements. We use non-narcotic anti-inflammatory medicines, and in many cases, no steroids are used.

Will my insurance cover the treatment?

We accept many insurance plans, but please call for more information. Medicare is gladly accepted, and cash options are available.

How long does the procedure take?

15 to 20 minutes.

How should I get ready for the treatment?

Our procedure has been proven to be safe and easy. You may want to eat a light snack before the treatment. This can help reduce a drop in blood sugar, which some people may experience.

What can I expect after the procedure?

Everyone is different, but we recommend that you have someone drive you home. Take it easy for the day of the procedure. Our patients find it helpful to apply ice to the affected area. After the first day, you should be able to perform normal activities and return to work the next day unless otherwise instructed by the doctor.

Most patients report immediate pain relief due to the local anesthetic, lasting a few hours. Your pain may return and then continue to lessen over the next few days as the anti-inflammatory has time to work. You may also feel some discomfort at the treatment site, which subsides quickly.

How long does the pain relief last?

Your doctor can best answer this question. It will depend on the condition that’s being treated.

Still have more questions?

Please contact our physician group at 513-229-7333 to schedule an appointment today.

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Help Your Patients Break the Pain Cycle

For Doctors

Southwest Ohio Pain Management Inc. is proud to offer non-narcotic treatments designed specifically for patients of chiropractors and physicians. It’s proven to treat inflamed nerve tissue without affecting the body’s ability to produce cortisone. That means your patients can continue treatments without adverse side effects or safety concerns. This treatment helps stabilize chronic pain cases.

We Can Help

Our resources are dedicated to your most difficult cases. All patients are referred back to you for care. Let Dr. Tricia Croake-Uleman help you build patient confidence and value by providing this injectable treatment to relieve pain from:

  • Spinal injury
  • Migraine or tension Headaches
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Radiating arm, shoulder or elbow pain
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Low back and neck pain
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Our Latest News

Check this page for updates on Southwest Ohio Pain Management, including press releases, media appearances and other news.

October 2010

Our very own Dr. Tricia Croake-Uleman has started a new blog called The HOListic Truth. The blog is designed to help educate you on holistic and complimentary treatments that help lead to a healthy lifestyle.

You have a choice when it comes to your health and wellness. The HOListic Truth is here to help you better understand what those choices are. Alternative medicine is growing in popularity as more people are using these treatments in combination with or even in leu of traditional Western medicine. Dr. Tricia Croake-Uleman believes in combining the best of alternative and western medicine to provide a complete treatment plan for each individual. Many people don’t understand what those options are. Dr. Croake-Uleman will help you learn what is available to you.

This blog will highlight all the great alternative health and wellness businesses located within the Cincinnati region. We’ll take a closer look at herbal medicine, acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic medicine, yoga, meditation and much more. Dr. Croake-Uleman will provide valuable insights on what has worked for specific ailments and illnesses. Take control of your health and wellness plan for your life! The HOListic Truth is here to help you do that. Visit The HOListic Truth today!

February 2010

On the blog Working Moms Against Guilt, Tricia Croake-Uleman, M.D., shared her story of working as a physician while caring for her three children. Read her guest post here.

Media Contact

Dr. Tricia Croake-Uleman is available to speak with the media as an expert on pain management and alternative methods of relief for chronic pain sufferers. Please call us at (513) 229-7800 or email us at pr@ohiopainmanagement.com to set up an interview with Dr. Croake-Uleman.

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Contact Us

To see if you're a candidate for this treatment please call 513-229-7333 to schedule an appointment.

Southwest Ohio Pain Management Inc. is located at:

5700 Gateway Blvd., Suite 100B Mason, OH 45040.

Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:30pm.

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: Procedures are scheduled between 11:30am and 5:30pm.

Tuesday and Thursday: Procedures are scheduled between 8:30am and 2:30pm.

Southwest Ohio Pain Management is closed Saturday & Sunday.

Media Contact

Dr. Tricia Croake-Uleman is available to speak with the media as an expert on pain management and alternative methods of relief for chronic pain sufferers. Please call us at (513) 229-7800 or email us at pr@ohiopainmanagement.com to set up an interview with Dr. Croake-Uleman.

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