Trusted Interventional Pain Specialists in Sydney

Chronic pain can be difficult to deal with, but at PainMed, our skilled interventional pain specialists are committed to helping you find long-term solutions.

Interventional Pain Management: Effective Solutions

Interventional pain management is a specialised field that uses minimally invasive procedures ato diagnose and treat chronic pain. Unlike general approaches that rely heavily on medications, this method targets the source of pain directly using precise techniques. The aim is to reduce pain, improve function, and enhance overall quality of life and improve functionality.

This approach is ideal for patients suffering from persistent or complex pain conditions that have not responded well to traditional treatments. It is especially effective for individuals dealing with spine-related pain, nerve damage, or post-surgical discomfort. If you’re seeking long-term solutions instead of temporary relief, interventional pain management can be right for you.

Accessing this kind of specialised care requires skilled professionals. Our interventional pain specialists bring deep knowledge, precision, and experience to every case. Our team of qualified pain medicine specialists and allied health professionals ensures you receive evidence-based, tailored treatment in a supportive environment.

Common Conditions Treated

We are dedicated to providing comprehensive and compassionate care for a diverse array of health concerns, such as:

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Chronic Pain Conditions

Chronic pain patients in Sydney often face ongoing discomfort, such as back pain, neck pain, joint pain, sciatica, arthritis, and migraines. Interventional techniques can target pain pathways, offering long-term relief without over-reliance on medication.

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Nerve-Related Pain

Neuropathic pain treatment is crucial for conditions involving nerve damage or irritation. Our interventional pain specialists use targeted techniques such as nerve blocks and pulsed radiofrequency treatments to manage nerve-related pain effectively, in addition neuropathic pain medication may be prescribed.

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Post-Surgical Pain

Even after surgical healing, pain can significantly impact the quality of life. For these cases, interventional procedures like spinal cord stimulation offer the best ways to manage persistent post-operative discomfort. Our lower back specialists in Sydney also provide minimally invasive therapies for lasting pain caused by back, neck, and joint injuries.
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Our Advanced Pain Relief Treatments

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Diagnostic Techniques

Our pain specialists in Sydney utilise sophisticated diagnostic injections to precisely pinpoint the source of your pain. The benefits of this minimally invasive approach include accurate diagnosis, leading to more effective and personalised relief.

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Radiofrequency Ablation

This radiofrequency spine procedure uses radio wave-generated heat to disrupt nerve function. This offers sustained relief from a range of conditions, including joint pain, hip pain, neck pain, knee pain, and certain types of headaches, as well as pain associated with arthritis and spinal issues.

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Spinal Cord Stimulation

Spinal cord stimulation involves implanting a small device that delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord, interrupting pain signals before they reach the brain. It is a proven therapy used by back pain specialist doctors. This treatment helps in reducing the reliance on strong pain medication, improving functionality, and enhancing quality of life.

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Nerve Blocks

These injections deliver local anaesthetic or steroids directly to the nerves causing pain. They offer immediate relief and are also used diagnostically to identify pain origins. Additionally, these procedures apply to all regions of the spine, including the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar areas, as well as the neck, face, upper and lower limbs, abdomen, pelvis, hips, and knees.

01

Diagnostic Techniques

Our pain specialists in Sydney utilise sophisticated diagnostic injections to precisely pinpoint the source of your pain. The benefits of this minimally invasive approach include accurate diagnosis, leading to more effective and personalised relief.

02

Radiofrequency Ablation

This radiofrequency spine procedure uses radio wave-generated heat to disrupt nerve function. This offers sustained relief from a range of conditions, including joint pain, hip pain, neck pain, knee pain, and certain types of headaches, as well as pain associated with arthritis and spinal issues.

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Spinal Cord Stimulation

Spinal cord stimulation involves implanting a small device that delivers electrical pulses to the spinal cord, interrupting pain signals before they reach the brain. It is a proven therapy used by back pain specialist doctors. This treatment helps in reducing the reliance on strong pain medication, improving functionality, and enhancing quality of life.

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Nerve Blocks

These injections deliver local anaesthetic or steroids directly to the nerves causing pain. They offer immediate relief and are also used diagnostically to identify pain origins. Additionally, these procedures apply to all regions of the spine, including the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar areas, as well as the neck, face, upper and lower limbs, abdomen, pelvis, hips, and knees.

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Epidural Steroid Injections

These injections effectively manage inflammation around spinal nerves and are frequently used to treat sciatica, spinal stenosis, and herniated discs. These injections offer benefits such as pain relief and improved functionality, which can subsequently enhance mood and overall well-being as well.

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Regenerative Therapy

Regenerative pain treatment uses cells, tissues, or substances like PRP and hyaluronic acid to restore function and reduce chronic pain. Here, the focus is on harnessing the body’s natural healing mechanisms to promote tissue repair and reduce pain.

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Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatments

Pulsed radiofrequency provides pain relief without causing significant tissue damage. It is ideal for neuropathic pain treatment and is a safe option for many patients.

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Epidural Steroid Injections

These injections effectively manage inflammation around spinal nerves and are frequently used to treat sciatica, spinal stenosis, and herniated discs. These injections offer benefits such as pain relief and improved functionality, which can subsequently enhance mood and overall well-being as well.

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Regenerative Therapy

Regenerative pain treatment uses cells, tissues, or substances like PRP and hyaluronic acid to restore function and reduce chronic pain. Here, the focus is on harnessing the body’s natural healing mechanisms to promote tissue repair and reduce pain.

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Pulsed Radiofrequency Treatments

Pulsed radiofrequency provides pain relief without causing significant tissue damage. It is ideal for neuropathic pain treatment and is a safe option for many patients.

Why Choose Us?

PainMed is a leading multidisciplinary pain management clinic committed to harnessing the body’s natural healing mechanisms to promote tissue repair, reduce pain, and improve overall function and quality of life. PainMed is a trusted name when it comes to interventional pain management in Sydney, and here’s why:

Experienced Specialists

Our interventional pain specialists and spine doctors in Sydney bring years of clinical experience in treating complex pain cases.

Cutting-Edge Treatments

We offer the latest innovations in pain management, including spinal cord stimulation and radiofrequency spine procedures.

Minimally Invasive Procedures

Our pain clinic in Sydney helps you reduce recovery times and minimise the need for surgical intervention.

Personalised Treatment Plans

Every patient is different, and we understand that. This is why our pain medicine specialists design custom plans based on your specific diagnosis, needs, and goals. Our expert team includes pain specialists, rehabilitation physicians, psychologists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and exercise physiologists, with services also incorporating hydrotherapy.

How Interventional Pain Management Can Improve Your Life

Who Are We & How We Can Help

PainMed is a specialised pain clinic Sydney locals trust for advanced, evidence-based pain relief. Our team comprises highly qualified pain medicine specialists dedicated to providing comprehensive and effective pain management. Our clinic offers a comprehensive range of services, from spinal cord stimulation and radiofrequency spine treatments, allied health to regenerative treatment pain options. Whether you need neuropathic pain treatment or are searching for the best treatment for sciatica, our team can help you find effective, long-term solutions. At PainMed, we understand your needs and apply the most advanced medical techniques. If you are looking for a pain specialist in Sydney, call 02 8999 1054.

FAQs

How soon can I expect relief after treatment?
The timeline for relief varies depending on the type of procedure. Some patients experience immediate results, while others may notice improvement over a few weeks.
It involves minimally invasive techniques that target the source of pain rather than masking symptoms. Procedures like PRP, epidurals, spinal cord stimulation and nerve blocks are typical examples.
Side effects are generally minimal but may include temporary soreness, mild bleeding, or infection at the injection site. Serious complications are rare.
Interventional procedures are less invasive, involve shorter recovery times, and have fewer risks compared to surgery. They are often used when conservative methods fail.

Our Locations

PainMed@Wahroonga

Parkway SAN Clinic Suite 202, 172 Fox Valley Street New South Wales, 172 Fox Valley Street Wahroonga Australia

PainMed@Norwest

Unit 505, 10 Century Circuit Norwest Australia

Painmed@Blacktown

Suite 204, 30 Campbell Street Blacktown Australia

PainMed@Nepean

Nepean Hospital, 1, Hope Street Kingswood PENRITH New South Wales Australia

Get In Touch




    Dr. Sally Wride

    Originally from England, Sally graduated from St George’s Hospital, University of London in 2004 with a BSc (First Class Hons) in Physiotherapy. Since settling in Australia, Sally has worked in private practice and in the public hospital setting across Sydney.

    Sally gained a Masters in Medicine Pain Management from the University of Sydney in 2019 and is a Titled Pain Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Association).

    In addition to private practice, Sally currently works as a Senior Physiotherapist at Westmead Hospital Pain Management Service.

    Sally is highly skilled in assessing, diagnosing and treating people who experience chronic pain. She enjoys working with injured workers and CTP claimants. She has a deep understanding of the impact of pain on the whole person and on their functioning in daily life. In partnership with her colleagues, Sally enjoys applying her knowledge and clinical skills to provide a safe space for exploration of the physical and emotional meaning of pain and for recovery of function.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Education
    MSc in Medicine Pain Management (Sydney University) Accreditations

    Dr. Baraa Kassim

    Dr. Baraa Kassim is a highly skilled rehabilitation and pain management specialist. With experience in treating patients with complex medical conditions, her expertise spans strokes, neurological, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and geriatric conditions, as well as spasticity management and spinal and brain injury rehabilitation.

    Dr. Adam Mir

    Dr. Adam is a Fellowship-trained Pain Medicine Specialist with a Fellowship from the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA) and a Master of Pain Medicine from the University of Sydney. He is dedicated to the comprehensive management of chronic pain across all age groups.

    Dr. Adam trained in adult pain medicine at Liverpool Hospital, Nepean Hospital, and the Department of Pain Medicine, and completed additional training in paediatric chronic pain at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. He currently serves as a Staff Specialist at Westmead and St George Public Hospitals (NSW Health), and is a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Liverpool Public Hospital, St George Private, Sydney Southwest Private, Holroyd Private, Norwest Private, and Nepean Private Hospitals.

    He adopts a whole-person, multidisciplinary approach rooted in the socio-psycho-biomedical model, utilising both pharmacologic and interventional techniques. These include:

    Dr. Adam is an Authorised Prescriber of Medicinal Cannabis and holds a Diploma in Medicinal Cannabis. He is also certified in Opioid Treatment Programs, including Methadone, Suboxone, and Buprenorphine injections. His areas of interest include opioid dependence management, medicinal cannabis, and interventional pain procedures.

    He also completed advanced training in Virtual Reality Therapy for chronic pain and mental health disorders in Barcelona, Spain, and has further qualifications in Focused Psychological Strategies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Clinical Hypnosis.

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    Languages Spoken: English, Persian (Farsi), Dari

    Dr. Alister Ramachandran

    Dr. Alister Ramachandran, a dual specialist in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, boasts 20+ years of experience. FIPP-certified, he leads Westmead’s pain service, teaches at Sydney University, and is a Faculty of Pain Medicine examiner. His focus remains on delivering evidence-based chronic pain treatment, ensuring comprehensive and effective pain management intervention.