Dr. Setty attempts to minimize the need for narcotics as much as possible. However, any pain after surgery is managed with specific medications, local anesthetics, and muscle relaxers to alleviate discomfort. Dr. Setty does inject a long-acting local anesthetic called Exparel during surgery to help manage pain for 48-72 hours after surgery. New techniques, including Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy, are also a promising tool to help with pain control for the first 7-10 days.