Pain management
Care for acute and chronic pain
Our pain management experts offer care and treatment for everything from post-operative discomfort to migraines, joint pain, sciatica and more.
Specialists in pain management
Pain is a complex condition that can have a serious impact on your physical and mental wellbeing.
Pain is generally defined as acute or chronic:
• Acute pain can occur as a result of an injury, illness or medical procedure
• Chronic pain is ongoing or recurrent pain, usually lasting for six months or more.
Whatever your condition, our pain management experts are dedicated to improving your comfort, supporting your recovery and helping you get back to the activities you enjoy.
Treatment options for managing pain
Depending on the nature and severity of your pain, we provide a wide range of treatment options and pain management techniques, including:
- pain relieving medication
- injections and nerve blocks
- physiotherapy
- occupational therapy
- psychological support
Our expertise in managing pain
Our multidisciplinary team of pain management consultants, specialist surgeons, nurses, osteopaths, rheumatologists and therapists work together to deliver the best treatment.
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Dorsal root ganglion block
Need to know
The dorsal root ganglion is a bundle of sensory nerve cells that send impulses to your spinal cord. If your spinal nerves are irritated, an injection can block painful impulses. As well as treating pain, a dorsal root ganglion block can be used to help pinpoint the area and cause of your back pain.
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Steroid injections for joint pain
Need to know
If you have arthritis or experience pain in your joints, local steroid (cortisone) injections could give you some relief. Joint pain is usually caused by inflammation. Steroid injections help reduce inflammation to reduce pain in that area.
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Epidural for pain management
Need to know
During an epidural, an anti-inflammatory medicine, such as cortisone, is injected near the nerve roots that are causing pain. It can give you very effective relief during periods of acute pain as part of a comprehensive programme which includes stretching and strengthening exercises.
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Labour pain relief epidural
Need to know
An epidural is commonly used to give pain relief during childbirth. It is a type of local anaesthetic which is injected into your spine to numb the nerves in your womb and cervix that send pain signals to your brain. It can help during a long, complicated or especially painful labour.
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Facet joint injection
Need to know
Facet joints are thumbnail-sized pairs of joints in the neck, mid and lower back. Sometimes, they can cause pain in the head, neck, shoulders, chest, abdomen, bottom, groin or legs. A time-release steroid injection can be used to locate which joints are causing pain and help reduce inflammation.
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Physio after spinal surgery and injury
Need to know
If you've had spinal decompression, spinal fusion or lumbar disc surgery with us, our physiotherapy team will work with you to create a rehabilitation plan. Initially this involves some gentle stretching and breathing exercises while you're in hospital. These will help to improve circulation and keep...
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Sacral nerve stimulation
Need to know
By stimulating the relevant nerves in your lower back with mild electrical impulses, a neurostimulator device can improve the co-ordination between your brain and your bladder, bowels, pelvic floor and sphincter muscles. Your consultant may recommend this if other treatments haven't worked.
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Sacral nerve root injection
Need to know
If you have persistent back, hip or limb pain, your consultant may recommend a spinal injection to treat the pain or help pinpoint its source. Spinal injections, including sacral nerve blocks, can reduce inflammation and numb painful nerve signals, helping to manage spinal pain and associated pain radiating...
Treatment for persistent pain
Our pain management consultants
Our locations
From complex surgery to straightforward procedures, we provide exceptional care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics.
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Pain Medicine Clinic at The Wellington Hospital
The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
London NW8 9LE
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The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront
The Waterfront Business Park
Beaufort House, Elstree Road
Elstree WD6 3BS
Request an appointment
Our team can help with any enquiries or you can make an appointment with one of our experienced consultants.
Call us today
020 7079 4344