Ryan Jacobs, MD

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Ryan Jacobs, MD

  • SpecialtyPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine
  • Education / QualificationUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
  • FellowshipPain Medicine. Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois
  • Board CertificationPhysical Medicine, Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine
  • ResidencyPhysical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois

Pain Management San Diego

Dr. Ryan Jacobs is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physician and Pain Medicine specialist with advanced training in non-surgical musculoskeletal care, comprehensive pain management, and interventional procedures, including minimally invasive surgical options. He partners with patients and referring providers to deliver targeted, effective relief from chronic pain while emphasizing collaborative, evidence-based care.

Dr. Jacobs treats a wide range of conditions, including headaches and neck pain, back pain, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis-related joint pain, spinal compression fractures, sciatica, herniated discs, sports- and work-related injuries, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), cancer-related pain, and nerve pain from shingles. He prioritizes personalized, compassionate care by identifying the root cause of pain and tailoring treatment to each individual, with a focus on interventional techniques to reduce medication use and delay or avoid major surgery. His expertise includes implantable nerve stimulators, intrathecal medication delivery systems, minimally invasive lumbar decompression, and a special interest in Spinal Cord Stimulation for focused pain syndromes such as CRPS, post-surgical pain, and pelvic floor disorders. His innovative work has been featured on the cover of Pain Medicine News, highlighting his commitment to advancing the field and improving patient outcomes.

Treatments & Services

Pain Specialist San Diego

Conditions Treated & Areas of Expertise

  • Neck, back, spine pain, headaches, sciatica
  • Low back pain, sciatica, & lumbar spine conditions
  • Degenerative disc disease & herniated discs
  • Spinal stenosis & neurogenic claudication
  • Facet joint pain & sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  • Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis-related joint pain
  • Spinal compression fractures
  • Sports injuries & work-related musculoskeletal pain
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS / RSD)
  • Post-surgical / failed back surgery syndrome pain
  • Cancer-related pain & palliative pain management
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Interventional Treatments

  • Spinal cord stimulation
  • Dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation
  • Peripheral nerve stimulation
  • Intrathecal drug delivery systems (pain pumps)
  • Minimally invasive lumbar decompression
  • Radiofrequency ablation (cervical, thoracic, lumbar, peripheral)
  • Epidural steroid injections & nerve root blocks
  • Joint & bursa injections
  • Vertebroplasty & kyphoplasty
  • Regenerative medicine options
  • Sympathetic nerve blocks