Treatments & Procedures
To help you manage your condition
Interventional Treatments
These are some of the interventional treatments offered by the specialists at PainMedSA
Botox treatments
While it is more commonly known for its use in cosmetic treatments, Botox is also an important tool in pain management.
Cervical Medial Branch Blocks
Primarily used as a diagnosis tool to ascertain if the pain you are feeling is coming from the medial branches in your neck.
Cervical Radiofrequency Lesioning
If the Medial Branch Block procedure has confirmed pain is arising from the medial branches in the neck, then Cervical Radiofrequency Lesioning may provide long term relief.
Chemical Lumbar Sympathectomy
The chain of nerves which are targeted in this procedure control the amount of blood flow to the lower leg
Cluneal Nerve Blockade
This nerve cluster is at the upper portion of the buttocks and is the termination of the lumbar nerves at the base of the spine
Dorsal Column Stimulation
Dorsal Column Stimulation, also known as Spinal Cord Stimulation, is a recognised treatment for patients with chronic back, neck or limb pain.
Genicular Nerve Block
A genicular nerve block is the injection of a local anaesthetic to block the nerves that transmits pain from the knee.
Genicular Radiofrequency Ablation
A genicular RFA is a procedure to cauterize (burn) a nerve that is transmitting pain signals from an arthritic or damaged knee to the brain.
Hip Joint Pain, Nerve Block & Radiofrequency Ablation
A diagnostic steroid injection around the obturator and femoral nerve articular branches
Lumbar & Thoracic Radiofrequency Lesioning
This procedure does not destroy the nerve but rather disrupts the ability of the nerve to conduct painful messages
Lumbar Medial Branch Block
Utilising a small amount of Local Anaesthetic to block nerves temporarily.
PENS Therapy
Pain is transmitted by nerves so it is often possible to reduce pain by blocking signals from affected nerves.
Peripheral Nerve Stimulation
A surgical procedure that involves the insertion of electrodes close to the peripheral nerves which are responsible for causing the sensation of pain
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) is a promising solution to accelerate the healing of tendon injuries and osteoarthritis.
Radiofrequency Neurotomy/Rhizolysis
Radiofrequency neurotomy is used for patients who suffer from facet joint pain and who have had a positive response to medial branch block.
Sacroiliac Joint Injection
In order to establish whether pain is coming from the sacroiliac joints (two lowest points in the spine) a person can undergo a sacroiliac joint injection.
Sacroiliac Joint Injections & Radiofrequency Neurotomy
The aim of neurotomy or ablation is to interrupt the nerve supply to the joints, so decreasing the pain signals being sent to your brain
Stellate Ganglion Block
An injection of local anaesthetic in the sympathetic nerve tissue of the neck
Suprascapular Nerve Block
An injection of local anaesthetic and steroid near the suprascapular nerve
Suprascapular Nerve Radiofrequency
Patients who get temporary relief from suprascapular nerve block may be suitable for suprascapular pulsed radiofrequency.
Thoracic Medial Branch Block
An outpatient procedure for diagnosing and treating upper and middle back pain.
Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
TENS is a non-invasive, patient controlled form of pain relief using a TENS machine.All treatments are
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Specialists
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