FAQs

What is Modern Pain Solutions and what makes it different from other pain management practices in Granada Hills?

Modern Pain Solutions is an interventional pain management practice in Granada Hills, CA, led by Dr. Jungjae Lim, MD — a physician who is double ABMS board-certified in both Pain Management and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Our practice has a focused specialty in personal injury and lien-based pain management, meaning we are specifically structured to evaluate accident patients quickly, document injuries thoroughly, provide expert causation opinions, and work cooperatively with personal injury attorneys and case managers throughout the San Fernando Valley and Los Angeles. We accept lien-based cases for qualified personal injury patients. Call (818) 826-4145.

Does Modern Pain Solutions accept lien-based cases?

Yes. Modern Pain Solutions accepts medical liens for qualified personal injury patients. Under a lien arrangement, we provide evaluation and treatment with no upfront cost to the patient — payment is deferred until the personal injury case resolves, at which point the lien is satisfied from the case proceeds. This allows every accident patient to receive expert, board-certified pain management care regardless of their insurance status. Visit our Pain Management on Lien page for full details, or call (818) 826-4145.

What types of accidents and injuries does Dr. Lim treat?

Dr. Lim treats the full range of injuries commonly resulting from car accidents, rear-end collisions, motorcycle and bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slip and falls, workplace incidents, and other traumatic events. This includes whiplash, disc herniations, back pain after accidents, facet joint injuries, radiculopathy, shoulder injuries, hip and knee injuries, nerve damage, CRPS, and vertebral compression fractures. All are treated on a lien basis for qualified personal injury patients.

How quickly can I be seen after a car accident?

Modern Pain Solutions prioritizes rapid scheduling for accident patients — typically within days of the initial call or attorney referral. Prompt evaluation is critical for both your medical recovery and your personal injury claim. Every day between your accident and your first medical evaluation is a potential vulnerability in your case. Call (818) 826-4145 as soon as possible after your accident.

What treatments does Modern Pain Solutions offer for accident injuries?

We offer the complete spectrum of interventional pain management treatments for accident patients, including epidural steroid injections, facet joint injections and radiofrequency ablation, trigger point injections, medial branch nerve blocks, sacroiliac joint injections, PRP therapy, spinal cord stimulation and neuromodulation, and minimally invasive spine procedures including Kyphoplasty, MILD, Vertiflex, and Intracept. All are available on lien for qualified personal injury patients.

Does Dr. Lim provide medical documentation for personal injury cases?

Yes — and thorough, physician-authored medical documentation is one of the distinguishing features of our practice. Dr. Lim personally writes all clinical notes, which include detailed injury evaluations, mechanism of accident documentation, specific diagnoses, imaging interpretations, causation opinions relating injuries to the accident, treatment records, functional impact assessments, and prognosis statements. Our records are organized, detailed, and designed to clearly support your personal injury claim at every stage of the legal process.

Will Dr. Lim provide a causation opinion linking my injuries to my accident?

Yes. Causation opinions — connecting a patient’s diagnosed injuries to the accident that caused them — are a standard component of our personal injury documentation. These opinions are particularly important for rebutting common defense arguments, including pre-existing condition disputes and claims that injuries are unrelated to the collision. Dr. Lim’s double board certification gives his opinions significant credibility with insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and courts.

I was told my MRI is “normal” but I’m still in significant pain. Should I still seek evaluation?

Yes — absolutely. Many significant accident injuries, including cervical and lumbar facet joint injuries, ligament tears, and early disc injuries, may not appear clearly on standard MRI sequences. The absence of clear MRI findings does not mean the absence of injury. At Modern Pain Solutions, Dr. Lim evaluates accident patients clinically and, when appropriate, uses fluoroscopic-guided diagnostic injections (such as medial branch blocks) to confirm pain sources that imaging may miss. A “normal” MRI should not be a reason to delay or forgo proper evaluation and treatment. Call (818) 826-4145.

My accident was a “minor” fender-bender. Do I still need evaluation?

Yes. Vehicle property damage does not reliably predict occupant injury severity. Research consistently shows that significant spinal and soft tissue injuries can occur in low-speed collisions where vehicle damage appears minimal or absent. Modern bumpers and chassis are designed to protect the vehicle, not the occupant — meaning more energy may be transferred to the people inside the car, not the car itself. Dr. Lim evaluates every patient based on their clinical presentation and injury mechanism, not the severity of vehicle damage.

My accident was several months ago and I’ve been in pain since. Is it too late to be seen?

No. It is never too late to seek proper evaluation and treatment for accident injuries. While early evaluation is ideal, patients who have been living with untreated or inadequately treated accident pain for months can still benefit significantly from the targeted interventional treatments Dr. Lim provides. If you have been told your injuries are “just soft tissue” or prior treatment has not adequately addressed your pain, a fresh evaluation at Modern Pain Solutions may identify pain sources that were previously missed. Call (818) 826-4145 to schedule an evaluation.

Do I need a referral to be seen at Modern Pain Solutions?

In most cases, no referral is required. Personal injury patients can contact us directly after an accident, or be referred by their attorney or case manager. Some insurance plans require a primary care referral before seeing a specialist — call (818) 826-4145 and our team will help you navigate your insurance requirements. For lien-based care, an attorney is typically needed to establish the lien arrangement.

Does Modern Pain Solutions work with personal injury attorneys in the San Fernando Valley?

Yes — and this is central to how our practice is structured. We provide rapid scheduling, expert documentation, causation opinions, timely record production, and responsive communication to support attorneys and their clients throughout the entire duration of a case. We accept lien-based cases and are experienced in working cooperatively with personal injury legal teams across the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles. Visit our For Attorneys page to learn more, or call (818) 826-4145.

Does Modern Pain Solutions treat Spanish-speaking patients?

Yes. Modern Pain Solutions serves Spanish-speaking patients throughout Granada Hills, Northridge, Van Nuys, North Hills, Reseda, and the broader San Fernando Valley community. We understand that language barriers should not prevent any accident patient from receiving the expert medical care they need and deserve. Visit our Página en Español de Lesiones Personales or call (818) 826-4145.

What are your office hours and where are you located?

Modern Pain Solutions is located at 10700 Balboa Blvd, Suite 102, Granada Hills, CA 91344 — with easy access from the 118 and 405 freeways. Office hours are Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Closed Sunday. Call (818) 826-4145 to schedule your evaluation or visit our Appointments page.

What areas does Modern Pain Solutions serve for personal injury pain management?

Modern Pain Solutions serves accident patients and personal injury attorneys from throughout the San Fernando Valley and greater Los Angeles, including Granada Hills, Northridge, North Hills, Porter Ranch, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Van Nuys, Reseda, Chatsworth, West Hills, Canoga Park, Panorama City, Woodland Hills, and throughout Los Angeles County. See our location pages for more: Granada Hills | Northridge | Encino/Sherman Oaks/Tarzana | Van Nuys/North Hills/Reseda | Porter Ranch/Chatsworth/West Hills.

Does Modern Pain Solutions accept insurance in addition to lien cases?

Yes. Modern Pain Solutions accepts most major health insurance plans and Medicare for patients who are not pursuing a personal injury lien arrangement. Call (818) 826-4145 to verify your specific coverage prior to your first appointment.

What should I bring to my first appointment at Modern Pain Solutions?

Please bring any imaging you have had performed since your accident (MRI, X-ray, CT scan) on disc or as printed reports, your insurance card or information about your lien arrangement, a list of any current medications, the name and contact information for your attorney if applicable, and a summary of the accident and your current symptoms. The more information you can provide about your injury history and prior treatment, the more effectively Dr. Lim can evaluate your case from the first visit.