Pain management
Our private pain management services are provided at the Hadley Wood Hospital, High Barnet.
Conditions we treat
At our private pain management clinic, we can help you manage conditions like:
- Back pain
- Arthritis pain
- Nerve pain
- Post-surgical pain
- Joint pain
Contact us Monday to Friday, 8am - 6pm:
Booking line: +44 (0) 20 4502 8783
Pain management treatments we offer include…
Capsaican therapy
Capsaicin therapy – this non-invasive treatment can be used to manage peripheral neuropathic pain (PNP). Capsaicin is a compound found in chilli peppers but it can also be used to block pain receptors within the body. We apply capsaicin patches to your skin for up to 60 minutes to provide pain relief that can last for months at a time.
Epidural injections
A pain relief injection that is administered into the epidural space in your spine. This treatment can target nerves and discs in your back to help relieve pain for the next few months.
Ketamine infusions
Ketamine infusions – these can be used to alleviate chronic nerve pain such as PNP and pain conditions like fibromyalgia. The infusion is administered through an intravenous drip to provide prolonged pain relief.
Lidocaine infusions
Lidocaine infusions – these are similar to ketamine infusions and can be used to treat chronic nerve pain too. Lidocaine infusions are administered through an intravenous drip and can provide pain relief for months afterwards.
Nerve block injections
Nerve block injections – sometimes called ‘perineural’ injections, this treatment uses local anaesthetic and depot corticosteroids to temporarily block the pain signals you are experiencing. The effects of using a nerve block injection can last many months.
Platelet-rich plasma injections (PRP)
Platelet-rich plasma injections (PRP) – this innovative treatment can provide joint pain relief by using your own blood plasma to create a platelet-rich solution that is then injected into the affected area.
Trigger point injections (TPI)
Trigger point injections (TPI) — this treatment can alleviate muscular pain by targeting trigger points with local anaesthetic or steroids. TPI can offer long-term pain relief in areas such as your neck, back and legs.
Your consultation with us
For us, the consultation is a key part of the patient journey. We are committed to ensuring all patients feel fully informed about their treatment options, along with any associated risks, and supporting you in making the right decision for you. Through an initial consultation, the pain specialist can help you to understand the causes of your pain problem, improve the medications you might be taking for it while minimising side effects, and can advise you on the appropriate treatments for your pain, and perhaps also the low mood and other difficulties your pain may bring.
Your treatment with us
During a consultation with a member of our team, we will assess your condition and provide you with recommended treatment options. We will also look at any other symptoms your pain is causing and see how we can help alleviate them.
Having an accurate diagnosis and assessment of the cause of your pain is crucial when putting together the right treatment plan. We are committed to your well-being and will ensure you are comfortable and relaxed during your treatment with us.
After care
Any interventional pain management procedures we recommend can be carried out on a day-case basis, meaning you should be able to go home soon afterwards. But aftercare is still very important. Some treatments will require a short stay, perhaps a couple of hours or after your procedure. We will ensure your needs and comfort are well taken care of during your time in hospital, and that you are fully equipped with all the advice and information you need when you go home. Generally speaking, a follow-up appointment with your specialist will be recommended as standard.
Why choose Hadley Wood for pain management?
The treatments we offer are considered for certain types of pain, often alongside treatments such as specialist medications, physiotherapy, and so on, which may be equally effective, and less invasive. Indeed, a wider treatment plan including physiotherapy and exercise rehabilitation can be very useful for people whose pain is preventing them from exercising. These treatments can get people going again and help to reduce or even ‘switch off’ the body’s pain responses, so patients are then able to get mobile again as they continue with physiotherapy.
We understand living with acute or chronic, long standing pain can have a significant impact on your quality of life, and on your psychological and emotional wellbeing as well as your physical health. Our specialists are here to help. Our goal is to help guide you towards the most suitable solutions for you, so you can regain control of your pain symptoms and move forwards with your life. We aim to help you feel comfortable and well cared-for at Hadley Wood Hospital, and providing a friendly, and supportive atmosphere is very important to us.
Meet our consultants
We work with leading experts who are all supported by the expertise of a multidisciplinary team. Our specialist team of doctors and surgeons includes:
Hadley Wood Hospital
Hadley Wood Hospital is a dynamic new private healthcare facility located in High Barnet, North London.
Part of the Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust, Hadley Wood Hospital offers you access to some of London’s most experience specialists, all of whom work as NHS consultants at the Royal Free, Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals.
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