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The Pain Clinic at VE Medical, St. Lucia offers a full patient DIAGNOSIS to include an ultrasound scan, with a customized treatment plan to relieve chronic and acute pain.
"Pain is a very complex area of healthcare, but until a way is found to manage your pain… it is very difficult for patients to work towards changes in lifestyle and exercise, to tackle the root of the pain problem"
Epidural injections are commonly used when spinal inflammation irritates nerve roots—often associated with conditions like sciatica (leg pain), disc-related inflammation… some patients feel improvement quickly, others gradually.
These can be used when pain is suspected to come from a specific nerve or region, often:
Shoulder / Neck / Back/ Hip / Knee / Inflamed spinal nerves.
When pain has multiple possible causes, a nerve block can help guide the next step—whether that’s rehab, medication adjustment, or another procedure.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) injections use a concentration of your own blood platelets to accelerate the healing of injured tendons, ligaments, joints, and muscles.
PRP, outcomes vary by condition and individual factors.
Dr Marco Diaz , will advise whether you are a suitable candidate.
PRP can be injected on its own or can be combined with Hyaluronic Acid
These injections are designed to improve joint lubrication and comfort, which may help some patients move more easily and participate in physiotherapy strengthening programs.
Both PRP and hyaluronic acid injections are best paired with weight management strategies and low-impact activity, and a structured physiotherapy plan to support joint stability.
Synoviorthesis, is a medical procedure involving the intraarticular injection of a chemical agent to treat conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoarthritis,
It serves as a less invasive alternative to surgery
Synoviorthesis involves injecting into the joint with the aim of stabilizing the synovial membrane.
Arthroscopic synovectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that removes inflamed joint lining through small incisions. This technique reduces pain and swelling while preserving function. It is normally performed as an outpatient procedure, allowing for quicker recovery.
This therapy option is best suited for patients with persistent knee pain who haven’t responded to medication. It is particularly effective for rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory joint conditions.
Patients with minimal joint degeneration see the most benefit from this approach.
Chemical neurolysis uses phenol to intentionally target nerve fibers. Its primary benefits include long-lasting relief from severe, pain—especially to improve joint function
This is a minimally invasive, cost-effective alternative to surgery.
BENEFITS OF CHEMICAL NEUROLYSIS
Nerves are like cables that carry electrical signals between your brain and the rest of your body. These signals help you feel sensations and move your muscles
The goal of neurolysis is to prevent the targeted nerve from sending pain signals to your brain.
Neurolysis and a nerve block are similar but different procedures. A nerve block aims to provide temporary pain relief (days to months) by helping nerves heal. Neurolysis aims to provide longer-term pain relief (several weeks to several months) by destroying nerves.
“Intralesional” means injecting medication directly into a localized painful area or lesion in soft tissue. Depending on the condition, this may be considered for;
The aim is to reduce local inflammation and pain, and improve comfort to support movement and recovery. Once the pain is better controlled exercise qnd physiotherapy and rest will assist in a fuller recovery
Nerves are like cables that carry electrical signals between your brain and the rest of your body. These signals help you feel sensations and move your muscles
The goal of neurolysis is to prevent the targeted nerve from sending pain signals to your brain.
Neurolysis and a nerve block are similar but different procedures. A nerve block aims to provide temporary pain relief (days to months) by helping nerves heal. Neurolysis aims to provide longer-term pain relief (several weeks to several months) by destroying nerves.
Once a long term pain is better under control , exercise routines, physiotherapy options, rest, and lifestyle changes can be organised for longer term benefit.
One of the biggest misconceptions is that injections “replace” physiotherapy. In reality, many patients get the best outcomes when interventional care, such as pain injections, are used to create a window of relief—so they can rebuild strength, improve mobility, and reduce future flare-ups.
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If your injury requires surgery, a physiotherapist can help you in your recovery process. As with preventative attention, a physiotherapist will provide you with exercises to help you control your pain, improve mobility and increase your strength.
In physiotherapy, this translates into a simple but important truth.
“Most of your progress comes from what you do outside the clinic rather than what happens during your appointment.”
WHY PHYSIOTHERAPY?
Techniques Involve exercises (stretching, strengthening), manual therapy (massage, mobilization), education, and sometimes dry needling, cupping , electrotherapy, heat and cold,ultrasound ,therapeutic massage and traction.
Dry Cupping therapy is an ancient, alternative medicine, that uses suction cups to increase blood circulation, reduce inflammation, and relieve muscle tension. It is primarily used to manage chronic pain (back,knee, shoulder ) improve recovery, and promote relaxation.
When the muscle is stimulated with the needle, a twitch or rapid depolarization of the fibers takes place. This removes the compression on the joint, nerve, or vascular tissue. As a result, the muscle activity reduces dramatically, allowing it to relax and the pain and dysfunction to decrease.
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How to use:
Apply a small amount to the affected area and gently massage until absorbed. Use as directed by a healthcare professional or according to the product label.
