Pain Management in Fort Worth, Texas

✓ Double Board-Certified Expertise

Dr. Martinez holds board certifications in both Pain Medicine and Anesthesiology from the American Board of Anesthesiology. This dual expertise means he understands pain from multiple perspectives and can safely administer advanced treatments like ketamine infusions with precision and care.

✓ Academic & Clinical Leadership

As Director of Pain Management at Baylor Scott & White Fort Worth and a professor at TCU Burnett School of Medicine, Dr. Martinez stays at the forefront of pain medicine research and innovation. His patients benefit from the latest evidence-based treatments and techniques.

✓ Personalized Treatment Plans

We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all pain management. Every patient receives a comprehensive evaluation and a customized treatment plan tailored to their specific condition, lifestyle, and goals. Our focus is on long-term relief and improved quality of life—not just temporary fixes.

✓ Minimally Invasive Approach

Dr. Martinez specializes in interventional pain management techniques that provide relief without major surgery. Many of our procedures are performed on an outpatient basis, allowing you to return to your normal activities quickly.

✓ Focus on Root Causes

Unlike clinics that simply prescribe medications to mask pain, WOW Spine takes a comprehensive approach to identify and treat the underlying cause of your discomfort. Our goal is to reduce your reliance on pain medications while improving your function and mobility.

Spine & Back Pain

• • Chronic lower back pain
• • Herniated or bulging discs
• • Degenerative disc disease
• • Spinal stenosis
• • Failed back surgery syndrome
• • Sciatica and radiculopathy

Neck Pain

• • Cervical disc herniation
• • Cervical radiculopathy
• • Whiplash injuries
• • Cervical facet syndrome

Joint Pain

• • Hip pain and arthritis
• • Knee pain
• • Shoulder pain
• • Sacroiliac (SI) joint dysfunction

Nerve Pain & Neuropathy

• • Peripheral neuropathy
• • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
• • Diabetic neuropathy
• • Post-herpetic neuralgia (shingles pain)

Other Chronic Pain Conditions

• • Fibromyalgia
• • Myofascial pain syndrome
• • Headaches and migraines
• • Post-surgical pain
• • Cancer-related pain

Epidural Steroid Injections

Epidural injections deliver powerful anti-inflammatory medication directly to the source of pain in your spine. This treatment is highly effective for herniated discs, spinal stenosis, and sciatica, providing relief that can last weeks to months.

Nerve Blocks

Nerve blocks interrupt pain signals from specific nerves, providing both diagnostic information and therapeutic relief. We offer medial branch blocks, occipital nerve blocks, and other targeted nerve block procedures.

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Radiofrequency ablation uses heat energy to disable the nerves transmitting pain signals. This minimally invasive procedure can provide long-lasting relief—often 6 months to 2 years—for patients with chronic back, neck, or joint pain.

Spinal Cord Stimulation

For patients with chronic pain that hasn’t responded to other treatments, spinal cord stimulation offers a drug-free option. This implantable device delivers mild electrical pulses to the spinal cord, interrupting pain signals before they reach the brain.

Ketamine Infusion Therapy

As a board-certified anesthesiologist, Dr. Martinez is uniquely qualified to administer ketamine infusions safely and effectively. Ketamine therapy works differently than traditional pain medications—it helps reverse central sensitization and reset pain receptors, providing relief for patients who haven’t responded to other treatments. Ketamine is also effective for treatment-resistant depression.

Joint Injections

We offer targeted injections for hip, knee, shoulder, and sacroiliac joint pain. These injections can provide significant relief from arthritis and other joint conditions, often delaying or eliminating the need for surgery.

Trigger Point Injections

Trigger point injections target painful muscle knots that can cause localized and referred pain. This quick, in-office procedure provides immediate relief for myofascial pain syndrome and chronic muscle tension.