Private Pain Management Clinic in Birmingham
At our private pain management clinic, you’ll benefit from the expertise of dedicated pain management doctors. We believe in a holistic, patient-centred approach that combines short-term relief with long-term solutions. Our goal is to provide not just pain relief, but meaningful improvements in your day-to-day life, helping you feel better, move better, and live better.
What is Pain Management?
Pain management is a specialised medical approach designed to alleviate chronic pain and improve your quality of life. Unlike acute pain, which typically resolves once the underlying cause is treated, chronic pain persists for months or even years. It can have a significant impact not just on your physical health, but on your emotional and psychological well-being too. By effectively managing chronic pain, we help you regain control, reduce suffering, and live a more fulfilling life.
How We Can Help
Chronic pain can significantly impact every aspect of your life, which is why we offer a comprehensive approach. Our team of experts, from pain specialists and physiotherapists to psychologists and occupational therapists, work closely together to create a tailored treatment plan designed specifically for you. This collaborative approach ensures that all aspects of your pain are addressed, from physical symptoms to mental and emotional health.
Let Us Help Alleviate Your Pain
We treat a wide range of both common and complex pain conditions, including:
- Chronic Back Pain
- Arthritis and Joint Pain
- Neuropathic Pain (e.g. diabetic neuropathy)
- Fibromyalgia
- Post-Surgical Pain
- Headaches and Migraines
- Cancer Pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Whether you’re dealing with a longstanding issue like chronic back pain or a more complex condition like CRPS, our experienced team has the knowledge and skills to help you manage your pain effectively. We’re here to provide expert care, compassionate support, and the hope of a better tomorrow.
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Midland Health, Birmingham
Midland Health, Birmingham
Midland Health, Birmingham
How We Diagnose and Assess Your Pain
Your journey with us begins with a comprehensive initial appointment. During this appointment, we’ll assess your pain, medical history, lifestyle factors, and overall health. We take the time to understand how pain impacts your life and identify the root causes. You’ll be asked to complete pain assessments or questionnaires to gauge the severity of your pain and its impact on daily activities.
What to Expect from Your Pain Management Treatment
INITIAL ASSESSMENT & PLANNING
From your first visit, we create a personalised plan with clear, achievable goals tailored to your needs.
ONGOING MONITORING
We track your progress and adjust your plan over time to keep you moving forward.
PATIENT INVOLVEMENT
Your active role matters. Lifestyle changes, exercise, and mental support are part of your journey to long-term relief.
EXPECTED DURATION OF TREATMENT
Many patients notice improvements within weeks, while ongoing care helps manage chronic conditions.
Our Treatments and Conditions We Can Treat
We offer a wide range of non-surgical, evidence-based treatments designed to reduce chronic pain and enhance your quality of life. From advanced injections to targeted nerve blocks and medication management, all treatments are tailored to your specific diagnosis and needs.
Injections and Interventional Techniques
We specialise in a variety of minimally invasive procedures, including:
- Epidural Steroid Injections: For back or neck pain
- Nerve Blocks: To interrupt pain signals from specific nerves
- Trigger Point Injections: For muscle pain and tension
- Joint Injections: To address inflammation and arthritis
- Radiofrequency Ablation: For longer-term relief from nerve-related pain
Conditions We Treat (by Body Region)
We help treat:
- Chronic headaches (including migraines not responding to medications)
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Post-herpetic neuralgia (facial pain after shingles)
- Chronic post-surgical pain (lasting more than 6 months)
- Chronic neck pain with or without radiating symptoms
- Neuropathic pain
Common procedures we may recommend:
- Greater occipital, supraorbital, and trochlear nerve blocks
- Cervical facet joint injections and median nerve blocks
- Cervical root sleeve block
- Stellate ganglion block
- Trigger point injections
- Brachial plexus block (interscalene block)
We help treat:
- Chronic shoulder pain (arthritis, post-surgical, or inoperable conditions)
- Tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow
- Chronic muscular pain
- Neuropathic pain after chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Post-surgical or radicular pain
Common procedures we may recommend:
- Shoulder joint and bursa injections
- Suprascapular nerve block and pulsed radiofrequency ablation
- Axillary nerve block
- Peripheral nerve blocks
- Trigger point injections
- Injections for tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
We help treat:
- Degenerative thoracic spine pain
- Facet joint pain and muscular pain
- Post-herpetic neuralgia (thoracic dermatomes)
- Chronic post-surgical pain (e.g. after breast surgery)
- Chronic chest wall pain (non-cardiac)
- Costochondritis
Common procedures we may recommend:
- Thoracic facet median blocks and denervation
- Thoracic epidural and paravertebral blocks
- Intercostal nerve blocks
- Erector spinae and pectoralis plane blocks
- Costochondral infiltration
- Trigger point injections
We help treat:
- Chronic abdominal pain (including after surgery)
- Chronic pelvic pain and perineal pain
- Post-hernia repair pain
- Pain after vasectomy
- Scar pain
Common procedures we may recommend:
- Abdominal cutaneous and rectus sheath blocks
- Transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block
- Inguinal nerve blocks (ilioinguinal and iliohypogastric)
- Genitofemoral nerve block
- Quadratus lumborum injection
- Trigger point injections
We help treat:
- Degenerative low back pain
- Sciatica and radiculopathy
- Sacroiliac joint dysfunction
- Failed back surgery syndrome
- Psoas dysfunction
- Coccydynia and piriformis syndrome
Common procedures we may recommend:
- Lumbar epidural (interlaminar and caudal)
- Transforaminal epidural and dorsal root ganglion block
- Lumbar facet joint injections and denervation
- Sacroiliac joint injections and cooled radiofrequency ablation
- Lumbar sympathetic and selective nerve root blocks
- Ganglion impar block
- Pudendal nerve block
- Coccygeal infiltration
- Trigger point injections (local steroid or botulinum toxin)
We help treat:
- Hip pain due to osteoarthritis
- Greater trochanteric bursitis
- Chronic post-surgical hip pain
- Ischial bursitis
Common procedures we may recommend:
- Intra-articular hip injections
- Bursa and ischial bursa injections
We help treat:
- Knee pain due to osteoarthritis
- Chronic post-surgical knee pain
Common procedures we may recommend:
- Intra-articular knee injections
- Trigger point injections
We help treat:
- Plantar fasciitis
Common procedures we may recommend:
Trigger point therapy
Localised injections for plantar fasciitis
Whether you’re dealing with a longstanding issue like chronic back pain or a more complex condition like CRPS, our experienced team has the knowledge and skills to help you manage your pain effectively. We’re here to provide expert care, compassionate support, and the hope of a better tomorrow.
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Meet our Team
Dr Arasu Rayen – Pain Management Consultant
Dr Arasu Rayen – Pain Management Consultant
Dr Arasu Rayen is a Consultant in Pain Management with over 20 years of experience in treating chronic pain conditions, including neuropathic, spinal, and complex regional pain. He practises at Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust and privately across the West Midlands. Specialising in advanced techniques such as ultrasound-guided nerve blocks and radiofrequency ablation, Dr Rayen takes a holistic approach to pain relief.
He also provides expert medico-legal assessments for chronic pain and anaesthesia-related cases. With an MSc in Pain Management and Fellowships in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, Dr Rayen is a dedicated educator and active member of the British Pain Society and other professional organisations.
Prices
New Appointment with Pain Management Consultant
£300
Follow Up Appointment
£200
Lidocaine Infusion
£1350
(procedure £1150 plus £200 follow up appointment fee)
Ultrasound Guided Procedure
£1100
(procedure is £900 plus follow up appointment fee £200 total £1100)
Denervation Procedure
£1400
X-Ray Guided Procedure
£1300
(procedure £1100 plus follow up appointment fee £200 total £1300)
Approved by Major Insurers
Seeing a private GP shouldn’t be a hassle. That’s why we’re proud to be approved by major insurers, making our services more accessible to a wider range of patients. Whether you’re looking for faster appointments, more personalised care, or specialist expertise, we strive to make the process as smooth as possible. Check with your insurance provider to see how you can benefit from our services.
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