More than 80% of patients who undergo surgical procedures experience acute postoperative pain and approximately 75% of those with post-operative pain report the severity as moderate, severe, or extreme. Evidence suggests that less than half of patients who undergo surgery report adequate postoperative pain relief. Inadequately controlled pain negatively affects quality of life, function, and functional recovery, the risk of post-surgical complications, and the risk of persistent postsurgical pain. Evidence supports the use of multimodal analgesia in many situations, although the exact components of effective multi-modal care will be dependent on the patient, setting, and surgical procedure. A complete pain management plan of care tailored to the individual and the surgical procedure including preoperative education, perioperative pain management planning, use of different pharmacological and nonpharmacological modalities, organizational policies, and transition to outpatient care.