Most people with long-term (chronic) pain can be supported by their GP and local healthcare team without needing to see a pain specialist. However, our specialist pain doctors still play an important role. They support patients and healthcare professionals by sharing expert advice quickly through electronic messages, phone calls, or in clinics when needed.
There have been big advances in how we understand chronic pain. One of our main roles is to help people understand their pain and how it affects them. People with chronic pain often have other health conditions and may take many medicines. A specialist pain doctor can help work out the best care plan, including advice on treatments, medicines, and other options. Sometimes, we may suggest scans like MRI or offer injections for certain types of pain, such as spinal pain, when it’s the right choice.
Managing pain works best when people use self-management techniques, but sometimes medicines and other treatments can help too. In some cases, injection therapy may be a good option.
Our medical team and Advanced Practice Physiotherapists will assess whether injections might be right for you. You can read more about the types of injections we offer below.
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