Pain management at Dr. Zuhair’s clinic
Pain management at the clinic offers minimally invasive interventional procedures for chronic and acute spine and nerve pain. Procedures include epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and nerve blocks. The visit reviews what has been tried and what may be appropriate next.
What this specialty covers
Pain management at the clinic offers minimally invasive interventional procedures for chronic and acute spine and nerve pain. Procedures include epidural steroid injections, radiofrequency ablation, spinal cord stimulation, and nerve blocks. The visit reviews what has been tried and what may be appropriate next.
Common reasons patients come in
These are examples of pain conditions seen at the clinic:
Chronic lower back pain
Pain lasting more than 3 months despite rest and medication
Cervical radiculopathy
Arm pain with numbness or weakness from a pinched neck nerve
Post-surgical back pain
Persistent pain after a previous spine surgery
Trigeminal neuralgia
Sharp, shock-like facial pain triggered by touch or chewing
What the visit usually looks like
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Bring imaging and notes on prior treatments
MRI or CT of the affected area, a list of medications tried, and notes on any prior injections or procedures. The clinic team reviews them so the visit is focused on what may help next.
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Clinical review and procedure discussion
Dr. Zuhair reviews the imaging, examines you, and explains which procedures may be appropriate for your specific case. Not every pain problem is best treated with an injection — the discussion is grounded in the imaging and prior response.
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Plan the next step
The plan may include a targeted injection, a referral for physiotherapy, a medication review, a follow-up visit, or a discussion of a stimulator trial for selected chronic pain cases. You leave with a clear summary.
What to prepare
Bringing the following helps the review:
- MRI or CT of the affected area, ideally within the last 12 months
- A list of pain medications tried and how each helped
- Notes on any prior injections or procedures and how long relief lasted
- A short description of how pain affects daily activities and sleep
- A list of questions about the procedure, recovery, and expected duration of relief
Common questions from patients
How long does pain relief from an injection last?
Duration varies by procedure and by the individual case. Some patients get several months of relief; others get shorter or longer periods. The visit explains what is reasonable to expect for your specific situation.
Are these procedures done in the clinic?
It depends on the procedure. Some are done as day cases. The visit explains the setting, the preparation, and the recovery time for the specific procedure being considered.
Will I need to stop any medications before the procedure?
Some medications (such as blood thinners) need to be paused before certain procedures. The clinic team gives clear instructions during the visit about which medications to continue, pause, or adjust.
Can injections be repeated?
Some injections can be repeated, others are limited to a small number per year. The plan depends on the type of injection, the response, and the imaging. The visit discusses what is appropriate for your case.
Related specialties
Other specialties seen at the clinic: