Interventional Pain Procedures Melbourne
Targeted pain treatments to help you move forward
Persistent pain can affect your movement, independence & quality of life. Melbourne Pain Group offers specialist interventional procedures designed to investigate pain sources, manage symptoms & support better everyday function.
Specialist Interventional Pain Management Melbourne
A more targeted approach to managing persistent pain
When conventional pain treatments provide limited relief, interventional procedures may offer another option. Our pain specialists use targeted techniques to investigate pain signals, identify potential sources of discomfort & develop personalised treatment plans.
Key Benefits:
- Targeted assessment & management of pain
- Minimally invasive treatment options
- Individualised care based on clinical needs
- Support for improved movement & everyday function
Interventional Pain Treatments & Nerve Blocks Melbourne
Explore treatments designed around your pain
Discover specialist procedures for managing persistent joint, spinal, nerve & abdominal pain. Your pain specialist will assess which options may be appropriate for your condition.
Coeliac Plexus Block
A targeted nerve procedure that may help manage certain types of persistent upper abdominal pain, particularly pain associated with cancer affecting abdominal organs.
Genicular Nerve Denervation
A minimally invasive radiofrequency procedure that targets nerves transmitting pain signals from the knee. It may be considered for osteoarthritis-related pain or persistent pain following knee replacement.
Hip Joint Denervation
This radiofrequency procedure targets selected nerves responsible for transmitting pain signals from the hip joint. It may help suitable patients manage persistent hip pain when surgery is not preferred or appropriate.
Sacral Lateral Branch Block
A diagnostic nerve block that temporarily interrupts pain signals from the sacroiliac joint region. It helps determine whether these joints contribute to persistent lower back or buttock pain.
Stellate Ganglion Block
A targeted injection around sympathetic nerves in the neck that may help manage selected neuropathic pain conditions affecting the head, neck, upper chest or arm.
Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
These targeted injections temporarily block certain pain signals travelling through the sympathetic nervous system. They may assist in assessing or managing selected neuropathic pain conditions.
Thoracic Medial Branch Block
A diagnostic injection targeting nerves supplying the facet joints of the thoracic spine. It helps determine whether these joints are contributing to ongoing mid-back pain.
Interventional Pain Procedure FAQs
Understand your options before making a decision
Interventional pain procedures use targeted techniques, including nerve blocks, injections & radiofrequency treatments, to help investigate or manage certain types of persistent pain.
Many procedures involve targeted injections or needle-based treatments rather than open surgery. The technique, anaesthesia requirements & recovery vary depending on the procedure.
Results vary depending on the condition, procedure & individual response. Some nerve blocks are primarily diagnostic & provide temporary relief, while selected treatments may offer longer-lasting symptom management.
No. Your specialist will assess your medical history, symptoms, previous treatments & relevant investigations before discussing whether a procedure is appropriate.
Yes. Possible risks include bleeding, infection, temporary increased pain, nerve injury or reactions to medications. Your specialist will explain the procedure-specific risks & potential benefits before treatment.
Yes. A valid referral from your GP or medical specialist is required for a specialist consultation with Melbourne Pain Group.
Interventional Pain Specialist Melbourne
Take the next step towards better pain management
Persistent pain can affect your movement, independence & quality of life. Melbourne Pain Group offers specialist interventional procedures designed to investigate pain sources, manage symptoms & support better everyday function.
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Comprehensive pain assessments
Individual treatment planning
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