Chronic Pain Treatment
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When you are living with ongoing pain, it can be difficult to think about anything else. It can leave you feeling frustrated, exhausted and low, particularly when you do not have an explanation or previous treatments have not helped. We understand that you want to be listened to, you want answers and you want them as quickly as possible.
If you don't already have a referral, a Private GP appointment is the first step.
LivingCare's consultant-led pain management specialists provide assessments at our Leeds and Sheffield clinics. Your consultation is focused on understanding your pain, how it affects your life and what you have already tried, before discussing the most appropriate next steps. A pain management consultation costs £225.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) defines chronic pain as "pain that persists or recurs for more than 3 months" [1]. It is common. In the Health Survey for England 2024, 26% of adults reported chronic pain [2].
NICE describes two kinds [1]:
The two are managed differently, so knowing which one you have matters [1]. That is why chronic pain treatment at LivingCare starts with assessment, not with a treatment chosen in advance.
It may be time to see a pain specialist if you have:
Conditions our Pain Management team sees include osteoarthritis of the knee, hip and shoulder, tendonitis and bursitis, sciatica, low back and facet joint pain, soft tissue injuries, and post-surgical and persistent pain syndromes.
For a wider introduction to the service, read Pain Management at LivingCare: What It Involves and When to See a Specialist.
Chronic pain treatment begins with a Pain Management Consultation with one of our Musculoskeletal Radiologists or Pain Management Consultants.
If you don't already have a referral, a Private GP appointment is the first step, unless your pain is in your spine, which can be booked directly.
Assessment. You'll be asked about your pain and its impact on your life, past injuries, the treatment you have tried and the tests you've had.
Examination. Your consultant uses a physical exam and your medical history to understand where your pain may be coming from, and whether further tests are needed to find out.
Your plan. Your consultant creates a bespoke plan, built on what the assessment finds.
Your individual care plan may include advice, medication changes, interventions, further tests, and referrals to other specialists. We can also offer support and guidance to help you stop ineffective medication, or medication that may cause long-term harm.
Injections are not the starting point for every kind of chronic pain. Where your consultant finds a specific source - a particular joint or nerve, for example - they may discuss targeted options such as Pain Injection Treatments or Radiofrequency Treatments, and can organise referrals for injection clinics and radiofrequency treatments. If surgery or further treatment is needed, we can organise referrals.
If your pain centres on one area, see Spine Pain Treatment and Knee Pain Treatment.
Before your appointment. Provide details of your symptoms, treatments and any relevant investigations. Bring any imaging or assessment details with you to help your consultant understand your condition.
During your appointment. Your consultant talks through your history, examines you and explains the management options that may suit you.
After your appointment. You'll have a bespoke treatment plan. If you need injections, imaging or additional tests, you can make arrangements for them. You may need a follow-up to monitor your response and make any adjustments.
Ready to understand your pain? Book your Pain Management Consultation in Leeds or Sheffield.
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You can self-pay for treatment at LivingCare or use your medical insurance. Click here to learn more.
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Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps
Get in Touch
Call us on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry. Let us know your preferred appointment type, either virtual or face to face, and we will work to find a time that suits you.
We Arrange Your Appointment
If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment at your chosen time, either virtually or in person, with one of our highly qualified consultants. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.
Your healthcare journey in 4 easy steps
Get in Touch
Call us on Leeds 0113 2494655 or Sheffield 0114 7005811 or use our online booking form to send your enquiry and we will work to find a time that suits you
We Arrange Your Appointment
If you filled out our online booking form, one of our team will contact you within 2 hours with available appointment options. Once your appointment is booked, you will receive an email confirmation with all the details you need.
Attend Your Appointment
Attend your appointment at your chosen time with highly qualified clinicians. If your appointment requires a written report, this will be prepared and sent to you within 48 hours with the option to upgrade to 24 hours.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
If you need any further tests, treatment or follow-up, we will help arrange these for you. If you require a copy of your report or images, please let us know and we will send these promptly.
You can receive this treatment from one of the consultants listed below.
Explore the various options available for this treatment.
With our self-pay service, there are no waiting lists - consultations are offered within 24 hours, with treatment within a week. All costs, including tests or scans, are quoted upfront with no obligation to proceed. Visit our Prices page for full details.
If using medical insurance, contact your provider to confirm coverage for all treatment stages before your first appointment. You’ll need a referral letter from your GP for a private procedure at The LivingCare Group. Once you have it, either you or your GP can book your first appointment with us.
