NEUROPATHIC PAIN Specialists

Advanced Non-Narcotic, Non-Surgical and Minimally Invasive Treatment

Over 20 Years of Experience

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Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain represents a significant challenge in the realm of chronic pain management. It is characterized by persistent pain resulting from damage or dysfunction within the nervous system. Patients who present with a primary complaint of neuropathic pain often experience a wide array of symptoms, including burning, tingling, and shooting pains, which can severely impact their quality of life. At Western Rockies Interventional Pain Specialists, under the expert care of Dr. Kenneth Lewis, innovative and comprehensive approaches are utilized to address and alleviate neuropathic pain.


Understanding Neuropathic Pain

Neuropathic pain arises from injury or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system. Unlike nociceptive pain, which is caused by tissue damage, neuropathic pain stems from a malfunction in the nerve signaling pathways. Common conditions contributing to neuropathic pain include diabetes (diabetic neuropathy), shingles (postherpetic neuralgia), nerve compression or injury, and conditions such as multiple sclerosis.


Symptoms and Diagnosis

Patients with neuropathic pain commonly report symptoms such as:


  • Burning sensations
  • Shooting or stabbing pain
  • Electric shock-like pain
  • Numbness or tingling
  • Increased sensitivity to touch (allodynia)
  • Pain from stimuli that are not typically painful (hyperalgesia)


After a thorough evaluation and diagnosis, Dr. Lewis will treat your pain with a variety of treatments that can include:



Types of neuropathic pain we treat:

  • Complex regional pain syndrome
  • Neuropathic pain (diabetic neuropathy)
  • Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles)
  • Phantom limb pain

expert care for lasting pain

With more than 20 years of experience, our specialists have a proven track record of helping patients manage and overcome chronic pain.