Increased Emphasis on Combining Pharmacological, Psychological, and Physical Therapies for Holistic Pain Relief
Chronic pain can be overwhelming and isolating. A better understanding of pain relief offers more hope to millions of people worldwide.
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Epidural treatment helps target pain stemming from your intervertebral discs, spinal cord or spinal nerve roots. The epidural space surrounds the dura, a fibrous layer of tissue surrounding the spinal cord. Using this space, we can deliver medications directly to the affected area of your spine. First, we numb your skin. Then, using X-ray guidance,
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Pain originating from the nervous system is termed neuropathic pain. When neuropathic pain is due to damage or compression of a particular nerve, we can target that nerve specifically using imaging techniques. Blocking the input signals from the nerve with local anaesthetic will quickly determine if the nerve is a large source of your pain.
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Chronic pain in children is a complex and often overlooked condition. While the physical aspects of pain are challenging, the emotional toll it takes on young patients is equally profound.
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Chronic pain in children is a condition that can be challenging and overwhelming for both the child and their family.
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In the realm of pain management, lumbar and caudal epidural steroid injections (LESIs) are common treatments aimed at alleviating back and leg pain caused by conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. These injections deliver corticosteroids directly into the epidural space around the spinal cord, reducing inflammation and offering relief. A video demonstrating these procedures
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Neuropathic pain is a complex condition characterized by sensations such as weakness, numbness, and chronic pain stemming from nerve damage, often affecting the hands and feet. It arises due to abnormalities in the nervous system, leading to persistent discomfort. Understanding neuropathic pain is crucial for effective management and treatment. Learn more in our video with
In our approach to pain medication decisions, we aim to encompass all medication classes contributing to different mechanisms of action for pain management. For episodes of acute or nociceptive pain, we utilize a combination of paracetamol and various non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications, choosing based on patient needs, potential side effects, and duration of action. Building on
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Radiofrequency neurotomy (also known as radiofrequency ablation) uses heat to target specific nerves and temporarily stop their ability to send pain messages. The heat is generated by radio waves from needles carefully inserted near the targeted nerve. This results in a significant reduction or complete resolution of the pain, which lasts about a year until
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Suprascapular nerve pain, caused by entrapment or injury to the suprascapular nerve, typically presents as severe, deep, aching pain radiating from the top of the scapula to the shoulder. This neuropathy can lead to various symptoms, including weakness and atrophy of the shoulder muscles, particularly the supraspinatus and infraspinatus. Patients may experience difficulty with overhead
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