When it comes to pain, not all discomfort is created equal. At California Sports & Spine Institute, one of the first steps in developing your personalized treatment plan is identifying whether your pain is acute or chronic—because the source, duration, and ideal treatment approach can differ dramatically.

🔍 What’s the Difference?

Acute Pain:

This type of pain comes on suddenly and has a clear cause—like a sprained joint, muscle strain, or injury. It usually resolves within a short period of time, especially with appropriate care.

Chronic Pain:

Chronic pain lingers for three months or more, often long after the initial injury has healed. It may stem from conditions like spinal stenosis, arthritis, nerve damage, or may even persist without a clearly identifiable cause.

🩺 How We Treat Acute Pain

At CSSI, we help your body recover faster and prevent pain from becoming long-term by using:

Epidural steroid injections

Nerve blocks

Trigger point injections

Joint-specific injections

Personalized rehabilitation plans

These conservative, non-surgical treatments provide targeted relief to restore movement and function.

🧠 How We Manage Chronic Pain

Chronic pain requires a more comprehensive, multifaceted approach. Our team is highly skilled in using:

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)

Spinal cord stimulation

Peripheral nerve stimulation

Regenerative treatments like PRP and stem cell therapy

Sympathetic nerve blocks

Botulinum toxin injections for migraines and muscle pain

We also focus on lifestyle support and long-term strategies to reduce flare-ups and help you regain control of your life.

🧭 Not Sure What Type of Pain You Have?

Pain can be confusing and overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our expert team will assess your symptoms, perform diagnostic testing if needed, and build a personalized care plan designed to get you feeling better—faster.

📞 Ready to Start Healing? Call Us Today!

At California Sports & Spine Institute, we’re dedicated to helping you find relief—whether your pain is recent or long-standing. With locations in Arcadia, Glendale, and Palmdale, you can access expert care close to home.

Call (818) 338-6860 or (626) 460-1096 to schedule your consultation at the location most convenient for you:

📍 Arcadia: 51 N. 5th Ave Suite B, Arcadia, CA 91006

📍 Glendale: 317 S Brand Blvd Suite A-104, Glendale, CA 91204

📍 Palmdale: 41210 11th Street West, Suite K, Palmdale, CA 93551

Let’s take the first step toward lasting relief—together.