Occipital Nerve Block / Ablation
A targeted treatment for occipital neuralgia and chronic headache conditions, aiming to reduce pain signals from the occipital nerves and support longer‑lasting relief.
Cervical Epidural Steroid Injections
A focused injection that delivers anti‑inflammatory medication around irritated cervical nerves to help ease neck, shoulder or arm pain linked to nerve compression.
Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block
A minimally invasive procedure that calms the sphenopalatine ganglion to help ease certain facial pain and headache patterns.
Occipital Nerve Block / Ablation
A targeted treatment for occipital neuralgia and chronic headache conditions, aiming to reduce pain signals from the occipital nerves and support longer‑lasting relief.
Trigeminal Nerve Block
A targeted approach that applies local anaesthetic to branches of the trigeminal nerve to help reduce facial pain and nerve‑related discomfort.
Cervical Facet Joint Block
A targeted injection into the cervical facet joints using local anaesthetic and anti inflammatory medication to help diagnose and relieve neck pain and stiffness.
Specialist Head and Face Pain Treatments
Head and face pain treatments are designed to address complex pain conditions affecting the head, face, nerves, joints, muscles, and related structures. Symptoms may arise from multiple sources and can overlap, making accurate diagnosis essential. At Pain Consultants Ltd, treatment begins with careful assessment to identify the true source of pain and select the most appropriate intervention.
Consultant-Led Assessment and Diagnosis
All patients are assessed by an experienced consultant pain specialist who reviews symptoms, medical history, examination findings, and relevant imaging where appropriate. This detailed evaluation helps distinguish between nerve related pain, joint dysfunction, muscular pain, and pain referred from the cervical spine. Accurate diagnosis is the foundation of effective treatment and helps avoid unnecessary or poorly targeted intervention.
Targeted Head and Face Pain Treatments
Our approach includes a range of evidence based procedures designed to act directly at the source of pain. Depending on the diagnosis, treatment may include nerve blocks, epidural injections, facet joint procedures, and other targeted interventions. Many procedures are carried out using imaging guidance to improve precision, support patient safety, and enhance treatment effectiveness.
Precision, Safety, and Individual Care
Every treatment plan is tailored to the individual rather than based on a one size fits all approach. We consider the likely pain generator, previous treatment response, general health, and overall recovery goals before recommending any procedure. This helps ensure that treatment remains clinically appropriate, focused, and proportionate to the patient’s needs.
Focused on Long Term Relief and Function
Our goal is not only to reduce pain but also to improve quality of life, confidence, and everyday function. Where appropriate, treatment plans may include follow up procedures, rehabilitation advice, and longer term pain management strategies to support sustained improvement and reduce the risk of recurrence.
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