Pain Clinic: What Is It?
The Pain Clinic is a unit where conditions such as chronic low-back and neck pain, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, cancer pain and neuropathic pain are managed with a multidisciplinary approach.
Start with the right assessment for Pain Clinic
Share your symptoms with our specialist physicians; let us determine the right diagnosis and treatment plan together.
Symptoms
- Unrelenting chronic pain
- Inadequate response to medication
- Limitation in daily activities
Warning
Sudden severe low-back/neck pain, leg weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, or pain accompanied by fever requires emergency evaluation. Seek care without delay.
Causes
- Lumbar and cervical disc herniation
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Cancer-related pain
- Neuropathic pain
Risk Factors
- Prolonged, sedentary desk work
- Uncontrolled diabetes
- Chronic stress and sleep disorders
- Smoking and obesity
- Previous spinal surgeries
Diagnostic Methods
Detailed Algology Examination
The character, duration and radiation of the pain; neurological and musculoskeletal assessment.
MRI / CT Imaging
High-resolution evaluation of the spine, nerve roots and soft tissues.
EMG (Electromyography)
Objective measurement of nerve conduction velocities and muscle function.
Diagnostic Nerve Blocks
Targeted local-anaesthetic application to confirm the source of the pain.
Treatment Methods
- 1
Epidural Steroid Injection
Controls pain by reducing inflammation in nerve-root compression from lumbar and cervical herniation.
- 2
Radiofrequency Thermocoagulation
Controlled heat is applied to the target nerve in facet-joint, trigeminal and sympathetic pain; the effect is long-lasting.
- 3
Nerve and Ganglion Blocks
Breaking the pain with targeted medication under ultrasound/fluoroscopy guidance.
- 4
Neuromodulation (Spinal Cord Stimulation)
Suppressing the pain signal with electrical stimulation in resistant neuropathic pain.
- 5
Intrathecal Pump Therapy
Delivering low-dose medication directly into the spinal fluid in advanced cancer pain.
- 6
Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation
A holistic approach with physiotherapy, exercise, psychological support and medication management.
When Should You See a Doctor?
- When your pain lasts more than three months
- If your complaints persist despite painkillers
- If your sleep, work and daily life are affected
- If there is weakness or numbness radiating to the leg/arm
- If your pain cannot be controlled during cancer treatment
Technologies Used
If pain is affecting your quality of life, talk to our specialists.
Fill in the form or book an appointment to learn about treatment options, the process and preparation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are interventional pain treatments surgery?
No. They are generally needle-tip interventions under local anaesthesia. Most procedures are day cases and same-day discharge is possible.
How long does the effect last?
It varies by the method and diagnosis. With radiofrequency procedures the effect can last 6-18 months and may be repeated when needed.
Can pain be controlled without medication?
In many patients, the need for medication can be markedly reduced with interventional methods, physiotherapy and lifestyle changes.
When should I visit the Pain Clinic?
For any pain lasting more than three months that affects daily life; an algology assessment is recommended especially for lumbar/cervical herniation, migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, diabetic neuropathy and cancer pain.
