Conditions and Treatments

Pain Management Conditions: 

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• Lower back pain

• Neck and shoulder pain

• Muscle pains

• Headaches

• Fibromyalgia

• Post-operative pain

•  Joint pains

• Nerve pain, Nerve related pain 

• Complex regional pain syndrome​

• Arthritis Pain (knees, shoulders)

• Tendinopathies 

• Plantar Fasciitis

• Chronic Pelvic Pain

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Medications

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To help manage your pain you may have tried over the counter medications or given by your GP. They may be associated with side effects. Morphine based medication can help some conditions and is to used cautiously.

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Sometimes, medications which are not usual pain killers that may be helpful like gabapentanoids or antidepressants. These medications are used to treat epilepsy and depression, however, some people benefit from it.

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Injection Therapies

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Injection therapy is helpful in some pain ful conditions.  It can be done under X-ray, ultrasound or just by feeling (anatomical method). These injections are performed awake and as a day case procedure. you should home the same day after few hours walking. The injection therapy is not permanent cure.

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Various injection that are performed at DRG Health Clinic include:

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• Facet Joint Injection - Back Pain

• Nerve Root Injection - Sciatica

• Epidural - Sciatica

• Radio Frequency Abalation - Back, Knee and Shoulder Pain

• Medial Branch Block - Cervical Neck and lower Lumbar back Pain

• Nerve Block For Shoulder Joint - Shoulder Pain

• Intravenous Regional Anaesthesia: Complex regional Pain Syndrome

• Sympathectomy - Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

• Trigger Point Injection - Myofascial Pain

• Pudendal nerve block for Chronic Pelvic Pain

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Other Treatments:

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• Platelet rich plasma therapy for arthritis

• Use of medicinal Cannabis

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Pain Management and Physical Therapies

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Pain affects an individual in various way. It affects mobility, mood, socialising, and relationships. These aspect can become so apparent and frustrating that an individual goes in a down ward spiral. These aspects need to be looked in detail and addressed. It is essential to understand the pain syndrome. You may need a holistic approach. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and physical therapy based programmes are available to help deal and manage your pain.

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Alternative Therapies

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• TENS

• Electro Acupuncture

• Relaxation/Hypnotherapy