Chronic Back and Neck Pain
Persistent back or neck pain can affect work, sleep, and daily activities. Depending on the cause, treatment may include medication, physiotherapy, image-guided injections, or minimally invasive procedures.
Sciatica
Sciatica occurs when the sciatic nerve becomes irritated or compressed, causing pain that travels from the lower back into the leg. Fortunately, many people improve with a combination of non-surgical treatments.
Nerve Pain
Nerve pain often causes burning, tingling, or electric shock-like sensations. Therefore, early diagnosis helps identify the underlying cause and guide appropriate treatment.
Cancer Pain
Pain specialists work closely with oncologists and palliative care teams to help people manage pain related to cancer or cancer treatment. The goal is to improve comfort and quality of life.
Pain Management Procedures
Some pain specialists perform procedures such as nerve blocks, epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, or other image-guided treatments when appropriate. These procedures may help reduce pain and improve function for selected patients.
What's the Difference Between a Pain Specialist and an Orthopaedic Surgeon?
A pain specialist focuses on diagnosing and managing pain using medication, rehabilitation, and minimally invasive procedures. Their goal is to reduce pain and improve function without surgery whenever possible.
An orthopaedic surgeon diagnoses and treats conditions affecting the bones, joints, muscles, and ligaments. When necessary, they perform surgery to repair injuries or improve joint function.
Pain specialists and orthopaedic surgeons often work together to provide comprehensive care.
When Should You See a Pain Specialist?
You should consider seeing a pain specialist if you experience:
- Pain lasting longer than three months
- Persistent back or neck pain
- Sciatica
- Nerve pain
- Ongoing pain after surgery
- Cancer-related pain
- Pain that affects sleep or daily activities
- Pain that has not improved with initial treatment
Early assessment helps identify the cause of persistent pain and allows a personalised treatment plan to improve comfort and daily function.
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