Pain Management Information
Art of Pain Management is an interventional pain practice on Bustleton Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia led by Michael J. Schina Jr., MD, with a second office in Havertown.
Injections, Nerve Blocks and Wellness Programs
Alongside procedures, the practice offers structured yoga and stretching, tai chi, swimming, meditation and weight management programs. It also provides onsite urine toxicology screening with confirmatory testing and treats workers’ compensation injuries.
Treatments & Procedures Offered
- Epidural Injections: Spinal injections for severe back and radiating pain.
- Facet & Medial Branch Blocks: Diagnostic and therapeutic blocks for facet joint pain.
- Radiofrequency Ablation: Heat-based nerve treatment for longer-lasting spine pain relief.
- Occipital, Suprascapular & Sciatic Nerve Blocks: Targeted blocks for head, shoulder and leg pain.
- Joint, SI Joint & Trigger Point Injections: Injections for joint inflammation and muscular pain.
- Hyaluronic Acid Injections: Knee osteoarthritis treatment when first-line options have failed.
- Spinal Cord Stimulator: Neuromodulation for chronic pain.
- Wellness Programs: Yoga, tai chi, swimming, meditation and weight management.
Conditions Treated
Arthritis, back and spine pain, neck pain, sciatica, hip pain, knee pain, shoulder pain and work-related injuries.
Medical Team & Philadelphia Location
- Lead Physician: Michael J. Schina Jr., MD (Certified by the American Board of Surgery, a former Temple trauma and vascular surgeon who has practiced interventional pain management for 8 years)
- Also Practicing: Lorna Ching-Carter, PA-C; Jarrad Teller, DC
- Philadelphia Office: 9622 Bustleton Avenue, Suite 3, Philadelphia, PA 19115
- Havertown: 324 Darby Road, Havertown, PA 19083
- Phone: (215) 375-7107
- Hours: Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 6:30 PM; Friday 9 AM to 3 PM
- Website: philadelphiapainmanagement.com
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who leads Art of Pain Management?
Dr. Michael J. Schina Jr., MD, a former Temple trauma and vascular surgeon who now focuses on interventional pain management.
Does the practice offer non-procedural programs?
Yes. Yoga and stretching, tai chi, swimming, meditation and weight management programs are offered alongside injections and nerve blocks.
Where are the offices?
The Philadelphia office is at 9622 Bustleton Avenue, Suite 3, Philadelphia, PA 19115, and a second office is in Havertown. Call (215) 375-7107.
