Pain Management treatments at Ramsay Health Care
Take control of your pain with expert support from a Ramsay Health Care pain management clinic. Whether you're living with chronic pain or recovering from injury, our Consultant Pain Specialists are here to help you manage pain and feel better.
Pain management focuses on identifying the source of your pain and tailoring treatments to reduce your symptoms and improve your quality of life. At Ramsay, we take a holistic, patient-centred approach, recognising that pain affects both your body and mind.
During your first consultation, your specialist will explore how pain impacts your daily life. From there, we’ll design a personalised treatment plan that may include one or more of the following options:
Pain Management Options:
- Injections - targeted relief for joint, nerve, or spinal pain
- Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) - minimally invasive treatment to disrupt pain signals
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) - support for emotional wellbeing.
- Physiotherapy - movement strategies to restore function and reduce discomfort.
- Qutenza® Patches - a capsaicin-based skin treatment for localised nerve pain, offering relief that can last for months.
Pain management FAQs
What is pain management?
Pain management is a specialised approach to diagnosing, treating, and relieving pain -whether acute or chronic. The goal is to reduce discomfort, improve function, and enhance quality of life, even when pain cannot be fully eliminated.
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our pain management clinic offers personalised care plans designed to address the physical, emotional, and lifestyle impact of pain.
Our Consultant Pain Specialists work closely with patients to understand the source of their pain and recommend the most effective treatment options. Our programmes help patients take an active role in managing their pain - building confidence, independence, and long-term relief.
Common conditions treated with pain management:
- Arthritis and joint pain
- Back and neck pain
- Nerve-related pain (e.g. sciatica, neuropathy)
- Fibromyalgia
- Headaches and migraines
- Cancer-related pain
- Post-surgical or injury-related pain
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
What is pain?
Pain is an unpleasant sensation that can be dull or sharp, burning or numbing, acute or chronic and a minor inconvenience or completely disabling. Generally, medications try either to stop the transmission of pain from the site of injury or to affect the brain directly. The tolerance of pain varies greatly from one person to another and so do the effects of pain medications. Pain can have negative effects on mobility and function, emotional well-being, quality of life, and overall recovery.
Why is my doctor sending me to pain management?
Your doctor may refer you to pain management if your pain is ongoing, complex, or affecting your daily life. It’s a positive step toward improving your comfort and function.
Why you might be referred:
- Persistent or complex pain that hasn’t responded to standard treatments like medication or physiotherapy
- Pain affecting your daily life, including sleep, mobility, work, or relationships
- Need for a multidisciplinary approach, combining physical, psychological, and lifestyle support
- Reducing reliance on medications, especially opioids, by exploring safer, long-term alternatives
- Support before or after surgery, or following injury, to aid recovery and prevent complications.
How can pain management help?
You may be wondering what does pain management do. It can help in several ways including:
- Reduce pain that hasn’t responded to standard treatments
- Improve mobility, sleep, and emotional well-being
- Offer safer, long-term options beyond medication
- Support recovery after injury or surgery
- Help you regain control and enjoy daily life again.
Pain management isn’t just about easing symptoms - it’s about helping you live well with less pain.
What are the most common pain management methods?
Pain management specialists use a range of techniques tailored to each patient’s needs. These methods aim to reduce pain, improve function, and enhance quality of life.
Medication management
Interventional procedures
Physical therapy
Psychological support
- Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to address the emotional impact of chronic pain.
Complementary therapies
- Acupuncture, massage, and relaxation techniques are often used alongside medical treatments for holistic care.
What are the 4 P's of pain management?
Pain specialists use a combination of what is called the 4 P’s of pain management to treat pain effectively. The 4P’s are:
- Pharmacological – medications to relieve pain and inflammation
- Physical – physiotherapy, exercise, and movement to improve function
- Psychological – support like CBT and mindfulness to manage the emotional impact of pain
- Procedural – injections and other minimally invasive treatments to target pain directly.
This holistic approach aims to help reduce pain, restore mobility, and improve quality of life.
How to deal with unbearable pain
If your pain is overwhelming and affecting your ability to function, it’s important to seek help. Pain management clinics can offer expert support and a personalised treatment plan to help you regain control.
When to book an appointment with a Pain Management Specialist:
- Your pain isn’t improving with usual treatments
- It’s interfering with sleep, work, or daily activities
- You need a tailored approach beyond medication alone.
Pain management doctors use a combination of pain management methods - medications, physical treatments, psychological support, and procedures - to help you manage pain and improve your quality of life.
Pain Management at Ramsay Health Care
You don’t have to suffer alone, our Consultant Pain Specialists are here to help you manage pain and feel better.
Contact us and speak to one of our friendly advisors to find out more and to book a consultation, which is the first step toward relief and recovery.
