Overview
Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego has partnered with Children’s Specialized Hospital in New Jersey to launch the first inpatient children’s chronic pain management program in Southern California.
The Children’s Hospital partnership expands Children’s Specialized Hospital’s East Coast-based Chronic Pain Management Program to serve and care for pediatric and adolescent patients in San Diego, Southern California, and the southwestern United States through the all-new Children’s Specialized Hospital Chronic Pain Management Program at Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego.
The pediatric pain management program follows the Children’s Specialized Hospital model of pain management for pediatric patients and adolescent patients that is opioid- and pain medication-free. Some pain medications can lead to dependency and many times, are not needed to control pain. Instead of focusing on pain medication, our pediatric pain management program aims to provide coping strategies and healthier ways to respond to pain. For more info about what you need to know about chronic pain, download this brochure.
Conquering Chronic Pain: Amelia’s Journey
Learn more about our Inpatient Chronic Pain Management Program and discover how one of our recent patients was able to overcome her chronic pain.
Multidisciplinary Pediatric Chronic Pain Management Team
Our multidisciplinary pediatric chronic pain management team of health professionals at Rady Children’s Hospital includes physicians specializing in rehabilitation/physical medicine, a psychologist, occupational therapists, physical therapists, certified therapeutic recreation specialists, and a social worker. Children and teens work closely with our medical professionals to develop their own strategies so they can return to school, sports, and their social life. Meet our expert team of health professionals who specialize in pediatric pain management.
Pediatric Chronic Pain Management Services
Our services include:
- Acupuncture
- Aquatic therapy
- Healing Arts – Music and Art
- Healing Touch
- Meditation
- Occupational therapy
- Physical therapy
- Psychology
- Recreation therapy
- Therapeutic yoga
About Children’s Specialized Hospital
Since its inception, Children’s Specialized Hospital has been at the forefront of chronic pain management, reporting significant, positive outcomes in pain reduction and quality of life improvement. The Rady Children’s partnership is an important milestone in expanding its services to treat and care for more patients dealing with pediatric pain. Children’s Specialized Hospital is part of RWJBarnabas Health and a leading pediatric provider for children facing healthcare challenges, including chronic child’s pain and illness.
Contact Us
Contact us below regarding any questions about our inpatient program including referrals, availability, and general information.
Location
Rady Children’s Hospital (Map it)
Nelson Pavilion, Entrance 9
8001 Frost Street
San Diego, CA 92123
Resources
http://stopchildhoodpain.org/additional-resources
In the News
- Kids Learn to Hack Chronic Pain with Their Brains and Mindful Motion, The San Diego Union-Tribune, features Anke Reineke, Ph.D.
- New Rady Clinic to Fight Chronic Pain Without Opioids, The San Diego Union-Tribune, features Anke Reineke, Ph.D.
- Children’s Specialized Hospital Partners with Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego, New Jersey Business Magazine, features Patrick Frias, M.D., Anke Reineke, Ph.D.
Patient Stories
- Ellie’s Story
- Mya’s Story
- Kayliana’s Story (watch the video below)