Assessment-led treatment for persistent pain
Treatment for persistent pain may include medicines, guided injections, nerve procedures and physiotherapy after a clinical assessment.
What to expect.
Persistent pain can affect sleep, movement and work. An assessment helps identify likely causes and realistic treatment goals.
The service assesses back and neck pain, sciatica, nerve and joint pain, arthritis, spine disorders and pain related to surgery or cancer.
Procedures available at Wellmed.
Medication management
Medicine selected according to the pain type, health and side-effect risk.
Epidural steroid injections
Image-guided injections for selected spine and nerve-root pain.
Joint and trigger point injections
Injections for selected joint or muscle pain.
Nerve blocks
Diagnostic or therapeutic injections near selected nerves.
Radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
Heat treatment to reduce pain signals from selected nerves.
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation
Movement, strength and activity rehabilitation.
Lifestyle and ergonomic guidance
Advice on movement, work setup, sleep and activity.
Start with a consultation.
Discuss your diagnosis, options and costs before deciding on treatment.