Chronic pain and its psychological effects can reduce your quality of life and that of the people around you. Pinpointing the cause is not always straightforward or achievable and this can be frustrating. Thankfully new technologies are providing symptom relief in a variety of ways.
At QPain, we specialise in safe and innovative interventional treatments proven to minimise or eliminate pain. Our patients experience the benefits of our expertise in new technologies such as nerve blocks, nerve stimulators and a range of advanced medical options now available to reduce or eliminate pain including
A positive result achieved via these injections is only temporary and primarily used to diagnose the effectiveness of additional procedures. In most cases once the pain location is pinpointed radiofrequency ablation (neurotomy) may be recommended for longer-term pain relief.
Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatments for Pain – an electrical pulse is applied through a special needle targeting a nerve to reduce pain without destroying the nerve. As the nerve will recover, pain relief is temporary using this procedure but may provide relief for several months before returning.
Radiofrequency Neurotomy of Facet/Sacroiliac Joints – A needle is inserted beside the nerve that supplies sensory response – particularly at the facet and sacroiliac joints – and a radiofrequency signal is passed through the needle to cauterise the nerve to terminate the pain signals at the nerve. On average pain relief lasts between 9-12 months.
This technology directly targets pain signals at the spinal cord. Electrodes are positioned in the epidural space of the spine and attached to a transmitter which transforms pain signals into a mild tingling sensation or no sensation at all.
To find out more about our treatment options that can help reduce or eliminate your pain, contact us or make an appointment today.
