Conditions treated
Different injections can be given to diagnose the source of, and relieve, pain. Options available at The Horder Centre are listed below and your consultant will discuss which is best for you.
If you suffer distress and discomfort caused by the following conditions, it is recommended that you seek the advice of a pain management specialist.
- Joint Pain
- Chronic Lower Back Pain
- Post Traumatic Pain Syndrome
- Muscle Pain
- Bone Pain
- Post-Surgical Pain
- Chronic Head, Neck and Facial Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Treatment options
Injections can be an effective form of pain management and may help avoid surgery.
- Epidural Injections – these are made into the spine to ease pain in your lower back and legs
- Occipital Nerve Injections – these are made into the back of the head just above the neck to ease chronic head pain
- Facet Joint Injections – these are made into the back of the spine to ease pain to the facet joints
- Trigger Point Injections – trigger points are painful knots or tight bands in the muscle. An injection is made into the problem area
- Caudal Injections – these are made into the base of the spine
- Denervations – a procedure that aims to change the way the pain is transmitted from the affected area to the brain
- Radiofrequency – a procedure used to treat lower back pain caused by facet joint or sacroiliac joint problems.
How can I be referred to a pain management specialist?
The best way to be referred to a pain management specialist is through your primary care physician. Most pain physicians work closely with their patient’s primary care physician to ensure good communication, which in turn helps to provide the optimum treatment.
What are the benefits of seeing a pain management specialist?
- Lessen the severity of the pain
- Overcome social isolation
- End sleep deprivation
- Alleviate stress and discomfort
- Enjoy freedom again
Recovery
You can usually return to normal daily activities the day after the injection, but you should avoid higher intensity activities and sport for around two weeks.
Complications associated with this procedure
There can be some risks with the procedures listed. At The Horder Centre, we do everything we can to minimise the risk of complications. Your consultant will talk to you about any possible complications before you decide to go ahead with injections for the management of pain.