Midwest Anesthesia & Pain Specialists

Midwest Anesthesia & Pain Specialists The largest and most innovative interventional pain management practice in the Chicago area.
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Midwest Anesthesia and Pain Specialists (MAPS) is a Chicago based medical practice specializing in the fields of both anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. Founders Darrel Saldanha MD, Thomas Pontinen MD, and Andrei Rakic MD are all double board certified in the fields of both anesthesiology and interventional pain medicine. Now with seven locations, MAPS is the largest and most innovative interventional pain practice in the Chicagoland area.

Living with knee pain in Chicago? You don’t need surgery to find relief.At MAPS Centers for Pain Control, our double boa...
11/10/2025

Living with knee pain in Chicago? You don’t need surgery to find relief.

At MAPS Centers for Pain Control, our double board-certified physicians use cutting-edge, non-surgical treatments to help you move pain-free again. Discover the innovative solutions transforming how Chicago patients treat knee pain.

Here’s what you’ll learn in our latest blog:

• The most common causes of knee pain and how to identify them

• Advanced treatments like Genicular Nerve Ablation and Cryoneurolysis

• The power of injection-based therapies for inflammation and healing

• How MAPS combines technology and precision medicine for faster results

👉 Read the full blog to learn more: https://www.mwpain.com/knee-pain-treatment-in-chicago-non-surgical-innovative-solutions/

“Mr. Juarez was thorough, caring, and treated my concerns with great attention. I recommend MAPS for anyone experiencing...
11/07/2025

“Mr. Juarez was thorough, caring, and treated my concerns with great attention. I recommend MAPS for anyone experiencing pain” ~ Monique B.

Thank you, Monique, for sharing your experience. Listening closely, taking our time, and addressing each concern with compassion is the exact kind of care the MAPS team of pain experts aims to provide.

🦵 Are you one of the millions of Americans suffering from knee pain? Finding the root cause is the key to lasting relief...
11/06/2025

🦵 Are you one of the millions of Americans suffering from knee pain? Finding the root cause is the key to lasting relief. At MAPS Centers for Pain Control, our experts specialize in identifying and treating the true source of discomfort using advanced, non-surgical methods.

Here’s what you’ll learn in our latest blog:

• The most common causes of knee pain, including arthritis, injury, and nerve irritation

• How inflammation, overuse, and nerve issues can overlap to create chronic pain

• Signs it’s time to see a pain management specialist

• The latest non-surgical treatments, such as genicular nerve ablation (GNA), cryoneurolysis, and image-guided injections

• Practical lifestyle tips to protect your knees and prevent future pain

💡 Discover how MAPS can help you move with confidence again without surgery.

👉 Read the full blog: https://www.mwpain.com/common-causes-of-knee-pain-and-how-to-treat-them/

This National Stress Awareness Day, we’re highlighting the powerful connection between chronic pain and stress.Living wi...
11/05/2025

This National Stress Awareness Day, we’re highlighting the powerful connection between chronic pain and stress.

Living with ongoing pain doesn’t just take a physical toll; it can also lead to emotional strain, mental fatigue, and increased stress over time. The reason why is:

➡️ Chronic pain keeps your nervous system in a constant state of tension

➡️ Long-term stress can increase pain sensitivity and inflammation

➡️ Daily life becomes harder to manage, leading to frustration, fatigue, and isolation

The good news is there are ways to ease this cycle.

Along with medical care, these strategies can help relieve pain-related stress:

✅ Gentle movement like walking or stretching

✅ Deep breathing or mindfulness practices

✅ Prioritizing quality sleep

✅ Talking to someone, whether it’s a counselor, support group, or trusted friend

✅ Seeking care from providers who listen and take your concerns seriously

Pain affects more than the body; it touches every part of your life. At MAPS, we’re here to listen, guide, and help you find a path forward.

Schedule a consultation and learn how our team can help you today!

https://www.mwpain.com/make-an-appointment/

Happy Halloween from the MAPS Team! 🎃Our team wishes you a fun, safe, and spooky holiday. Remember to enjoy the festivi...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from the MAPS Team! 🎃

Our team wishes you a fun, safe, and spooky holiday. Remember to enjoy the festivities with care, because your health is the best treat of all!

When chronic pain refuses to fade, it may not be your body—it may be your nerves.At MAPS Centers for Pain Control, neuro...
10/30/2025

When chronic pain refuses to fade, it may not be your body—it may be your nerves.

At MAPS Centers for Pain Control, neuromodulation offers new hope for patients who’ve tried everything else. This advanced, non-surgical therapy retrains overactive nerves to reduce chronic pain and restore comfort.

You may be a good candidate if you:

• Have nerve pain lasting 6+ months
• Tried other treatments without lasting relief
• Feel burning, tingling, or electric pain
• Want to reduce medications safely
• Prefer a non-surgical, reversible option

Learn more about how neuromodulation could finally bring lasting relief for your nerve pain in our new blog.

Read the full article on our website: https://www.mwpain.com/who-is-an-ideal-candidate-for-neuromodulation-therapy/

10/29/2025

At MAPS, 85% of patients who try neuromodulation continue with long-term treatment, because it works.

Neuromodulation uses a small implant to send gentle pulses that interrupt pain signals before they reach the brain. It’s helping patients find relief from:

• Sciatica
• Diabetic neuropathy
• Post-surgical nerve pain
• Failed back surgery syndrome
• Chronic nerve pain that hasn’t improved with other treatments

The process starts with a simple trial, and for most, it’s the first real relief they’ve had in years. Find out if it’s right for you:

https://www.mwpain.com/category/neuropathy-treatment/

When chronic nerve pain persists, modern medicine offers a smarter solution.At MAPS Centers for Pain Control in Chicago,...
10/29/2025

When chronic nerve pain persists, modern medicine offers a smarter solution.

At MAPS Centers for Pain Control in Chicago, advanced neuromodulation therapies—like Spinal Cord, DRG, and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation—offer lasting relief for patients who have tried everything else.

Here’s what makes this treatment different:

• Minimally invasive and fully reversible
• Retrains nerve signals instead of masking pain
• Reduces medication use and restores daily function
• Proven results for diabetic neuropathy, CRPS, and post-surgical pain

Learn about what to expect from neuromodulation and neuropathy treatments at MAPS.

Read the full blog on our website: https://www.mwpain.com/neuromodulation-neuropathy-treatment-in-chicago/

What if your nerves could be retrained to stop sending pain signals?For people living with chronic neuropathy, that’s ex...
10/28/2025

What if your nerves could be retrained to stop sending pain signals?
For people living with chronic neuropathy, that’s exactly what neuromodulation therapy can do. At MAPS Centers for Pain Control, this non-surgical treatment helps calm overactive nerves and restore lasting comfort.

Why patients are turning to neuromodulation:

•Reprograms nerves to reduce chronic pain
• Non-surgical and fully reversible
• Eases diabetic, post-surgical, and localized neuropathy
• Helps improve mobility, sleep, and daily function

Learn more about how neuromodulation therapy at MAPS works and whether it’s right for you in our new blog.

Read the blog here: https://www.mwpain.com/what-is-neuromodulation-for-neuropathy/

10/25/2025

For years, pain ruled their days, until now.

Dr. Thomas Pontinen says neuromodulation is helping his patients rediscover the simple things: walking the dog, sleeping through the night, and going back to work.

It’s not magic — it’s medicine that works differently.

Learn how this breakthrough treatment targets pain at its source.

https://www.mwpain.com.

“Maps has helped me in more ways than they know!!! First time visiting the Frankfort location but as always I am happy a...
10/24/2025

“Maps has helped me in more ways than they know!!! First time visiting the Frankfort location but as always I am happy and comfortable at every location.”

- John G

Thank you, John, for the amazing review! We’re glad to know you've felt supported and comfortable at every MAPS location, including our new Frankfort clinic. Helping you find relief and feel at ease is exactly what we’re here for!

10/22/2025

Chronic pain doesn’t just hurt; it changes who you are. As Dr. Thomas Pontinen from MAPS explains, the right treatment can help you rediscover the parts of life you thought you’d lost.

💡 Neuromodulation isn’t just about managing pain; it’s about finding yourself again.

Learn more about how we help patients take back their lives at mwpain.com.

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