For millions of Americans, chronic back pain, nerve irritation, joint stiffness, or post-surgical discomfort can have a significant impact on functioning and quality of life. If you’re entering 2026 determined to reclaim more comfort, mobility, and control, you’re already on the right path.
Today you have more treatment options for pain relief than in the past. The future of pain management is moving away from opioids and toward safer alternatives. At Pain Management Specialists in Rockville and Frederick, Maryland, board-certified interventional pain physicians Stuart Hough, MD, and Ramani Peruvemba, MD, help patients break out of the cycle of persistent pain.
Our team implements a comprehensive, multimodal, and patient-centered approach. Whether conditions like spinal stenosis, herniated discs, or neuropathy are driving your pain, our team is dedicated to effectively managing your pain so that you can reclaim the parts of your life pain has interrupted.
Here are five ways to take control of your pain in 2026.
Getting an accurate diagnosis is one of the most important, and sometimes overlooked steps in effective pain management. Pain can be misleading. For example, sciatica may feel like a leg problem but starts in the spine, and neuropathy can mimic circulatory issues, whereas what seems like a pinched nerve could be a vertebral compression fracture.
At Pain Management Specialists, detailed assessments focus on uncovering the root cause quickly and efficiently. Getting a clear diagnosis paves the way for targeted treatment rather than trial-and-error, which saves you time, frustration, and prolonged discomfort.
If your current treatment plan is falling short, today’s interventional treatments offer relief without major surgery. Depending on your condition, our team may recommend:
These treatments can significantly reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you rely less on long-term medications.
For chronic pain that has outlasted conservative care, cutting-edge therapies like spinal cord stimulation, peripheral nerve stimulation, and ReActiv8 restorative neurostimulation can be life-changing.
Neuromodulation works by interrupting pain signals before they reach the brain. This solution often helps when nothing else has. Many patients experience meaningful, sustained relief and greater day-to-day function with these advanced therapies offered right in-office.
Pain is multidimensional, and so is effective pain care. Our team collaborates closely with primary care physicians, orthopedic surgeons, physical therapists, chiropractors, and psychologists to ensure each patient receives comprehensive support.
This approach addresses not just the physical pain, but the emotional strain, functional limitations, and lifestyle disruptions that often come with it. When your care is coordinated, progress is often more sustainable.
Sometimes the most meaningful improvements come from small adjustments such as:
Our team can help you identify where small shifts may translate into major improvements in your daily comfort.
You don’t have to push through or settle for living with pain that completely limits your life. With expert interventional care, advanced therapies, and a personalized plan, you can enter 2026 feeling more capable and in charge of your pain.
To start the year with a care plan built around your needs, contact Pain Management Specialists or schedule a consultation or book online today.
