Testimonials

"I got sick when I was fourteen, and am now twenty and currently on medical leave from nursing school. I have seen countless doctors and pain specialists, but Dr. Aurora and his team have been the best. No one has been more caring, kind and considerate than Dr. Aurora has and I recommend him to anyone with any condition. I truly believe he will treat you with the utmost respect and will work as hard as he possibly needs to in order to give you the best care possible. I am incredibly grateful for all he has done for me and continues to do. I know that every time I contact him or someone from his team, they will work with great urgency to find a solution to my problem. When your illness takes over your life like mine has, you need to find someone you trust to care for you, and Dr. Aurora is that person for me and my family."
- Abigail Shafer
"I've been seeing Dr. Arora for a while now and have been impressed with his extensive expertise in pain management and conditions that cause chronic pain. He has a compassionate, caring and gentle 'bedside manner'. He really does listen. I feel I am a part of my care as he seems to have a team approach. I have a couple of different issues going on and he is treating each of them. Prior to my first visit with him I was in unbearable pain, I felt like I just couldn't take one more day of it. He did nerve ablations and steroid injections himself. I was really nervous and fearful about the nerve ablations but his calm & soft demeanor made me very comfortable. The combinations of nerve ablations, injections and medication have enabled me to participate in life more and I am so very grateful for that. He is continuing to treat chronic pain I have as a result of failed back surgery. He has referred me to Dr. Polly at the U of M for consultation (who is also wonderful to work with) & it looks like I will be having surgical repairs. The staff at MIPM are very professional and easy to work with as well. I really don't know what I would do without Dr. Arora's very competent treatment and care. I just cannot say enough about him and would recommend him to anyone for pain management."
- Pam
"Oh my God! Dr Arora after 3 days post injection in my left buttocks I thought I was doomed there was no change in my pain level, then all of a sudden the pain melted away it was like I was a new man. I was in pain constantly and the best part of my day was for about an hour when I first woke up, only to go downhill throughout the day.

At bedtime I was in so much pain I wanted to put a gun to my head. The Botox along with the steroid injections has given me a new lease on life. Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou you are my hero, I am able to walk and sit and stand , play golf all pain free. the only limitations is the distance I can walk is still limited but at the moment it is without the severe pain I have come to bite the bullet. My wife thinks she has a new man living with her.

It has become a new way of life, I tell you that living from one dose of pain killers to the next dose all day every day I am now weaning myself from the constant dosage of pain meds with the goal of getting off the pain meds altogether that day is coming and it is thanks to you. If you ever need me to talk to your other patients just let me know, i would be happy to recommend you and your talents. Thanks again to you and your staff."
- Scott Morse
"Dr. Arora is the only medical provider who has helped me manage my pain! After a severe car accident in 2012 I have been seeing a chiropractor regularly, and I have been to multiple specialists about the pain in my neck and shoulders. I have even gone through PT, but the pain was just getting worse instead of better! I started to think that I was crazy and the pain was all in my head. Dr. Arora was patient with me as I considered what types of pain treatment I wanted to explore and never pressured me to make any choice that I didn't understand or wasn't completely comfortable with. Not only is Dr. Arora a wonderful MD, but he expertly performed my recent nerve ablation surgery himself and it was very effective! I would highly recommend Dr. Arora and his staff to anyone who is struggling with chronic pain, or pain related to an accident. I feel secure and at ease knowing that he is my resource for pain management in the future!"
- Asha Agar Brown
“I got into a car accident about a year ago. With MIPM, I can still enjoy some aspects of my life pain free. My provider went above and beyond what most doctors do. We came up with a plan of action and this clinic puts my needs first!”
-Jody Bruber
“I really enjoyed being taken care of here at MIPM I strongly believe that they take great care of their patients. They treat us like family and always are flexible with scheduling. Thank you for treating me.”
-Ryan Vang
“Dr. Arora has taken great care of me. I was in a car accident and he has been with me every step of the way. He explains what kinds of injuries I am enduring very well and lays out a treatment plan to help me recover from my injuries and also build the legal aspects of my personal injury case.”
-Kevin Carrell
“Dr. Arora was very kind and patient. For the first time, in a long time I did not have to plead about how much pain a flare up cause my spine. He treated me like an adult and respected my choice(s). I was impressed that he recalled that in a few months, I will be traveling and will have a flare-up usually after the flights. He wanted to make sure I had pain control after those visits. He put in orders to start physical therapy and I agreed. I will post after that visit next week-but if the therapist are like him-I think that I have finally found a really nice doctor and staff who listen.”
-Marno Simon
“I have been coming to Minnesota Institute for Pain Management for 7 years. The staff have been great and very helpful. I would highly recommend Dr. Arora and his team.”
-Scott Jaeger
“Dr. Arora has been an absolutely outstanding doctor for me. Between my headaches from my brain tumor to the 4 bulging discs in my neck he has been able to get my pain under control and has given me a much much better quality of life! He's a compassionate doctor who really listens to his patients, and sincerely cares for them and they're well being. I would recommend him to all my family and friends, as I know they would love him as a doctor and would absolutely get the help they needed too.”
-Ashley Austad
“Having had to deal with ongoing back issues for many years. Dr. Arora is the only doctor to actually listen and seem to care about my wellbeing. He and his care team are amazing and friendly making it a easy place to visit.”
-Jennifer Jones
“I am have been seeing Dr. Arora for several years, and I couldn't ask for a more kind and compassionate Dr. He truly cares about his patients. His staff is also very kind, caring, and engaging. I recommend him to all of my family and friends.”
-Lisa Duncan
“I heard about MIPM from a family friend. I enjoy the people here and they make it easy. Also, scheduling an appointment is very straightforward.”
-Brandon Smith
“I came here for a physical therapy appointment, for neck issues following a car accident. The entire staff including the front desk workers are very helpful and caring people. I would recommend this clinic to anyone and am happy to be referred to MIPM.”
-Eric Hardie
“I saw Dr. Arora and now am basically pain free! We started by diagnosing my pain and he was very professional and listened to me intently. After my injections my pain has disappeared and I would surely recommend this clinic.”
-Maha A.
“Rebuilding the strength in my back and neck through physical therapy and having an advocate for me personally is a big part of me choosing Minnesota Institute for Pain Management for my pain caused by a car accident.”
-Sendy Xiong
"Dr Arora is a board certified pain medicine specialist. This sets him far and above others who claim to be pain specialists.

Until I started working with Dr Arora, I had pain that numerous specialists treated but I remained in pain. I thought the pain was hopeless to contain or resolve. Dr Arora patiently listened and explained what could be done. We worked together. I did my part and he did his. My pain declined and in some places disappeared. He is my invaluable medical resource for a healthy, active and happier life."
- Carol A Leitschuh
"Dr. Sipple works with me well and treats me as if I am a priority. Controlling my pain has been a godsend and offering injections makes the process even better. The ability to want to help me with my pain has been overwhelming and it has been a great experience here, I love it."
-John Lutz
“The ability to diagnose back pain very well makes my life a lot easier. I am very satisfied with how professional Dr. Arora has been in our appointments and listens to my needs very much. I recommend him to anyone with chronic back pain."
-Berhane Z.
"I've found the entire staff at the Minnesota Institute of Pain Management to be most thoughtful and caring. They are committed to treating each person with dignity and respect. Dr. Arora is truly an amazing healer. I appreciated that he integrated the options for treating the pain and encouraged me to be an active part of the process. I felt assured by his years of experience and comforted by his gentle and caring manner. Within a couple of weeks I had far more range of motion and considerably less pain. I'm grateful to be in the care of these fine people."
- Mike Kiley
"Here at MIPM, they are more in depth about treatment options and different procedures. Honestly one of the better pain management clinics that I’ve been to. They offer nerve burns here as well which was a new treatment for me.”
Megan Taylor
"Dr Arora was the 3rd doctor I had seen for the pain down my right leg that I have had for 22 months. He took the time to ask questions about the pain and what causes more pain and what relieves the pain. After one visit he changed my whole world when he stated it is my hip not my back giving me the pain. All this time everyone keep looking at my spine and everything that was done did not relieve the pain. He did the tests (xrays, MRI) to find a tear in my hip joint. He has been a life changing doctor to me and I will be forever grateful."
- Lori Whitman-Utter
“They understand from a financial standpoint that I cannot afford surgery, so the providers make me as comfortable as possible until I decide what is right for me. Minnesota Institute for Pain Management allows me to be the decision maker."
- Cynthia Langr
“The providers do a great job here- they give me ways to deal with my pain and I have tried things that I never have before, sharing ways to deal with my chronic pain at home on my own as well.”
- Meseret T.
“The way that they treat you here is so pleasant and they do a great job of helping me with chronic pain. Not only helping me physically, but also mentally is really important to me. If you want to be treated fairly and get your spirits up, come to Minnesota Institute for Pain Management.”
- Jae Davis
“I was referred by a friend to MIPM and it was a convenient location for me to get to. My pain has been at a tolerable level now because of seeing a pain management specialist. It was easy to get into the clinic to see a provider.”
-Denise Berg
"I feel like the doctors really know what they are doing in order to identify my pain. The doctor’s really do care about their patients and I do recommend MIPM to others. Definitely come here for an assessment.”
Keng Vue
“One of the places that I actually love coming to because the doctors here are very patient with you and understanding and push you to recover as soon as possible. Driving in my vehicle, looking at text messages and other daily tasks like cleaning have become easier since coming to Minnesota Institute for Pain Management.”
Michelle Evans
"Great clinic and great staff. Very prompt and nice from the moment I come in until I leave. Glad to have such great people helping in this traumatic time in my life- I would recommend MIPM to anyone needing healing after an accident. Thanks to Mitch (PT) my movements are much better than when I started coming here."
Jordan Clavelle

Common conditions that we treat

  • Low back pain (with or without radiating leg pain). Acute and chronic.
  • Low back pain associated conditions like Hip and Neck pain (with or without radiating arm pain). Acute and chronic.
  • Mid back (thoracic) pain
  • Headache originating from the neck
  • Accident related and work related back and neck pain
  • Sciatica
  • Whiplash
  • Fibromyalgia

Specialized Non Surgical / Medical spine care

  • Cervical disc degeneration
  • Cervical disc herniation
  • Cervical facet arthropathy
  • Cervical stenosis (Narrowing of the spinal canal)
  • Coccydynia (Tail Bone Pain)
  • Lumbar disc degeneration
  • Lumbar disc herniation
  • Lumbar facet arthropathy
  • Lumbar stenosis
  • Occipital neuraligia
  • Pars fracture
  • Myelopathy
  • Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  • Spondylolisthesis

Spine and Pain Accreditations and Associations

  • American Academy of Pain Management American Academy of Pain Management
  • American Board of Pain Medicine American Board of Pain Medicine
  • Spine Intervention Society Spine Intervention Society