Midwest Pain Clinics

One-Stop Care for Pain Needs

By Deborah Daley

According to national health surveys, chronic pain affects 50 million Americans, 20 million of whom experience high-impact chronic pain. The causes of pain are varied, and so are the treatments. However, experts agree that each person with pain is entirely unique: a treatment that works well for one individual may cause a negative reaction in someone else. 

People with pain often go through a long process of trial and error to identify what treatment or treatments will work best for them. A multidisciplinary, multimodal approach that combines various treatments is typically most effective. That is why the Omaha community is so lucky to have Midwest Pain Clinics in town! You do not simply have to live with pain. It can be managed so you can participate fully in life again, and Midwest Pain Clinics can help you get there.

Pain results from a variety of conditions. Acute pain can be caused by surgery, illness, or injury. Chronic pain, which is a persistent state of pain, is often associated with long-term medical conditions or diseases including arthritis, cancer, herniated disc disease, fibromyalgia, and migraines. 

Pain conditions have also been linked to an increased risk of mental conditions like depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. A body in chronic pain continually sends stress signals to the brain, leading to a heightened perception of not only the pain itself but also of the perceived level of threat. It’s a vicious cycle.

Midwest Pain Clinics provide comprehensive care and support for all types of pain. “We treat head-to-toe acute and chronic pain conditions,” says Dr. Joseph Parks, who joined the team in April 2025. “Our multimodal approach utilizes medications, physical and occupational therapy, complementary and alternative medicine modalities, pain psychology, nutrition and weight management, and procedural-based interventions.” 

Their on-site surgery center is an incredible convenience for patients who need to undergo procedures. They can provide IV sedation for anxious patients, even if the patient’s insurance company denies the sedation. 

As many patients already know, pain is a complex problem that can require combining multiple treatments in order to get the best results. Having all of the pain management doctors together in
one clinic helps them coordinate the team approach that their patients need. 

The staff members at Midwest Pain Clinics have more than 30 years of experience finding long-term relief for individuals living with pain associated with accidents, surgery, and chronic conditions. Dr. Parks is a recent addition to the team, and he is pleased to be part of such a strong group. 

Dr. Parks was a US Air Force Health Professions Scholar at Michigan State University and graduated from Michigan State’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2014. He has completed a general surgery internship as well as fellowships in pain management and physical medicine and rehabilitation. He has also served as a US Air Force Flight Surgeon at Offutt AFB. 

Dr. Parks specializes in treating head-to-toe pain, including migraines, spine pain, sports related conditions, and much more. He also performs minimally invasive procedures and surgeries to diagnose and treat conditions.

“I treat every patient as a unique individual with specific needs and symptoms,” says Dr. Parks. “I discuss with each patient what their ultimate needs and goals are, and then I tailor a treatment plan, with the patient’s input, to achieve those goals.” Treatments might include physical therapy, occupational therapy, prosthetics and orthotics, complementary and alternative medicine, chiropractic care, naturopathic medicine, pain psychology, and more. 

A vital part of successful pain management, Dr. Parks asserts, is managing patients’ expectations of the process. Something that has been successful for one person’s pain might not be a good fit for another person, and patients need understand that pain management can be a long and complicated road. Communication is so important!

“The biggest reward is being able to make an impact on a patient’s life and help them continue life with less pain,” Dr. Parks shares. He loves helping patients get back to the point when they “can perform activities of daily living, enjoy hobbies or sports, be independent at home, or get back to work or school.” 

Patients at Midwest Pain Clinics are pleased with the results. Sandra is a retired registered nurse suffering from chronic pain. “I also had occasional acute pain for which I was unable to obtain relief that would allow me to do the things I enjoy doing. They have helped so much! I would recommend them to anybody suffering from chronic pain.” 

Midwest Pain Clinics has two locations: 825 North 90th Street, in Omaha, and 2301 Eastern Avenue, in Red Oak, Iowa. You can learn more or book an appointment on their website, midwestpainclinics.com, or by calling 402-391-7246. 

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