Pain Management in Singapore: Regain Control and Live the Life You Deserve
What is Pain Management?
Pain management is dedicated to improving your well-being by addressing and reducing pain through various personalised methods. These include chiropractic, physiotherapy, psychological support, and other treatments tailored to your unique needs.
In Singapore, where nearly 1 in 10 of the population suffers from chronic pain, we recognise the critical need for prompt relief. If pain is holding you back from living your life to the fullest, remember that you don’t have to suffer in silence. Compassionate, expert help with our Circle of Healing specialists chiropractors is just a message away. Reach out today to take the first step toward reclaiming your life and restoring your sense of well-being.
Benefits of Pain Management
- Improves Daily Functioning: Enables you to engage more fully in daily activities, enhancing your concentration and mobility.
- Enhances Overall Well-Being: Improves sleep quality by reducing pain-induced disturbances but also decreases dependence on pain medications (e.g. narcotics and sedatives), possibly eliminating the need for them eventually. This contributes to better long-term health.
- Boosts Mental and Emotional Health: Mitigates the mental health challenges associated with long-term pain, such as depression and anxiety.
- Promotes Productivity and Physical Activity: With controlled pain, your productivity in professional and personal endeavours increases. It also encourages more consistent physical activity, which is beneficial for general health and can further alleviate pain symptoms.
- Supports Social and Community Engagement: Better maintain social connections and participate in community activities, which are crucial for mental health and a sense of belonging.
Types of Pain
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Acute Pain
Short-term pain that comes on suddenly due to injury or surgery, treated quickly with proper pain relief methods.
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Chronic Pain
Lasts beyond the normal healing time, often for months or years, managed with a mix of therapies.
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Neuropathic Pain
Caused by nerve damage, leading to sensations like burning or stabbing; our treatments focus on relieving nerve pain and promoting recovery.
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Pain Conditions Our Chiropractors Can Help You With
- Neck Pain: Most of the time, neck pain is caused by tense muscles, accidents, or conditions like osteochondrosis, which can make it hard for bones and cartilage in joints to grow properly. Should you find it painful to turn your head or feel stiffness that won’t go away, it’s time to think about getting physiotherapy, massage, or chiropractic care. These treatments can ease stress, improve mobility, and stop long-term pain.
- Back Pain:Back pain is very common and can be caused by stress, bad posture, or problems with the spine itself. You should pay attention to your body if you’re taking painkillers more often than normal or if your back pain doesn’t go away. Targeted workouts, physiotherapy, and making changes to your daily habits that are better for your back are common ways to deal with back pain. These steps can help ease pain and protect spinal health in the long run.
- Lower Back Pain:Lower back pain is often caused by bad moving habits, sitting for long periods of time, or problems with the structure of the spine. When this pain becomes a normal part of your life, chiropractic adjustments, exercises that strengthen your core, and correcting your posture can help a lot. By taking care of these problems early on, you can keep them from getting worse.
- Upper Back Pain: Upper back pain is often caused by bad positioning at work, muscle strain, or problems with the spine itself. If you’re in this kind of pain, you should look into treatments like massage therapy, chiropractic care, and changes to your lifestyle. These tips can help you get back to being comfortable and straighten up your posture.
- Knee Pain: Knee pain is usually caused by overuse, injuries, or diseases that get worse over time, such as osteoarthritis. If knee pain is making it hard for you to move around, strengthening routines, physiotherapy, and sometimes orthotic support can help you deal with the pain and get your quality of life back.
- Shoulder Pain: Shoulder pain can be caused by things like bursitis, tendonitis, or injuries to the rotator joint. Physical therapy, targeted exercises, and enough rest can help you deal with the pain and speed up the healing process if it’s getting hard to lift your arm or do daily chores.
- Heel Pain: Conditions like plantar fasciitis (inflammation of foot’s arch-supporting tissue) and heel spurs (bone growths on the heel bone) can cause pain in the heel. If your heels hurt all the time, you can ease the pain and regain your mobility with stretching routines, the right shoes, and physical therapy.
- Sciatica Pain: When the sciatic nerve is pinched, it can cause pain that goes from the lower back down to the leg. This is called sciatica. If you have this condition, physical therapy, exercises, and sometimes medicine can help ease your pain and make it easier for you to go about your daily life.
- Chest Pain: Pain in the chest that comes from strained muscles, a problem with the rib joints, or pain that comes from the spine can be scary. These problems can be fixed with chiropractic adjustments, stretching, and strengthening exercises that will help you breathe better without pain.
- Pelvic Pain: Pain in the pelvis is often caused by problems with the pelvic floor, the muscular system, or inflammation. Physiotherapy, pelvic movements, and chiropractic care can help you deal with this pain and get your body back in balance.
- Wrist Pain: Pain in the wrist that is caused by repetitive strain injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, or slips can make it hard to do things. You can get stronger and feel less pain with treatment that includes immobilising your wrist, chiropractic adjustments, and strengthening routines.
- Nerve Pain: Nerve pain can be caused by conditions like sciatica or peripheral neuropathy. This can be very uncomfortable and lower your quality of life. Therapeutic activities, chiropractic care, and changes to your lifestyle can help you deal with this pain and make your daily life more comfortable.
- Hip Pain: Hip pain is usually caused by arthritis, accidents, or overuse. It can be treated with physiotherapy, painkillers, and changes to how you live your life. These treatments can help you keep your mobility and feel less pain.
- Gastric Pain: If you have stomach pain, it could be from acid reflux, ulcers, or gastritis. Changing your diet and taking medicine can help you deal with these symptoms and keep them from getting in the way of your daily life.
- Leg Pain: Leg pain can be caused by tired muscles, an accident, or problems with the blood flow. Physiotherapy and other pain treatment methods can help you get back to being comfortable and mobile if you have persistent pain in your legs.
- Stomach Pain: If you have stomach pain, which is usually caused by indigestion, infections, or food intolerance, you can control it by making changes to your diet and taking medicine. This will help you keep your digestive health and general health.
- Joint Pain: When you have joint pain, like from arthritis or a sports injury, it can make it hard to enjoy the things you normally do. Physiotherapy, chiropractic care, and other non-invasive ways can help you feel better and make your joints work better.
- Spinal Misalignments: Misaligned spines can throw off your body’s natural balance and cause pain or discomfort. Adjustments from a chiropractor can fix these problems, putting your body back in the right place and improving your health as a whole.
- Sport Injuries: Injuries from sports, like sprains, strains, and tears in ligaments and muscles, need full care to help the body heal quickly and with less pain. Physiotherapy and specific routines can help you safely and quickly get back to what you love to do.
- Myofascial Pain: Myofascial pain is when the muscles and the layer that covers them hurt. It’s usually caused by stress or overuse. This pain can be eased with massage treatment, stretching, and chiropractic care, and it won’t last forever.
- Chronic Pain Disorders: People with chronic pain conditions like central pain syndrome or complicated regional pain syndrome need special care. Physiotherapy, pain management techniques, and changes to your lifestyle can all help you deal with these problems and make your life better.
Pain Management Treatments Offered By NATRAHEA
Chiropractic
At our clinic, we understand that every individual’s journey to wellness is unique. That’s why our treatments are not only customised but also non-invasive, designed to offer you the best possible care with a personal touch.
Our chiropractic treatments focus on your spinal alignment and joint health. Through gentle manipulation, we aim to enhance your body’s natural alignment, alleviate pain, and restore optimal function, allowing you to move freely and comfortably.
Functional Wellness
Your overall well-being is our priority. By integrating traditional manual therapies with modern techniques, our functional wellness approach works to enhance muscle utilisation, correct structural imbalances, and support your holistic health.
Stretch Therapy
Flexibility and mobility are essential for a pain-free life. Our stretch therapy sessions concentrate on your neck muscles, employing specific exercises and stretches to reduce tension and improve your range of motion, making everyday movements easier and more enjoyable.
Spinal Decompression
If you suffer from pain due to disc herniation or nerve impingement, our spinal decompression therapy is here to help. With NATRAHEA’s RoboMax 4D, a Korean technology combining robots with individual therapy, experience the future of rehabilitation. To further muscle and spinal rehabilitation, spinal alignment, and general pain alleviation, the RoboMax 4D tilts at different angles. Combining tailored hand techniques with robotic treatment, this technology helps your muscles and spine heal faster and more effectively. RoboMax 4D is the most technologically advanced solution for your recovery whether your injuries call for post-injury rehabilitation or you have ongoing discomfort.
We are dedicated to your well-being and committed to helping you achieve a healthier, pain-free life.
Other Types of Pain Treatment
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A TCM technique that involves inserting thin needles into specific body points to relieve pain and improve health.
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Heat or Cold Therapy
Use ice packs to reduce swelling and heat packs to soothe chronic pain.
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Exercise
Activities like walking, stretching, and yoga to improve health and reduce pain.
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Massage
Relieves soft tissue injuries and improves circulation, avoiding painful joints.
Meditation, mindfulness, and deep breathing to reduce stress and pain.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Changes thoughts and behaviours related to pain.
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Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
A device that uses mild electrical currents to relieve pain.
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Music Therapy
Uses music to distract and reduce pain.
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Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
A procedure that uses heat to reduce or stop the transmission of pain.
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Spinal Cord Stimulation
A therapy that uses electrical impulses to relieve chronic pain in the back and limbs.
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Nerve Blocks
Procedures that inject medication near nerves to temporarily relieve pain by interrupting pain signals.
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Causes of Pain
Injuries
- Muscle and joint injuries: Accidents or overuse can injure muscles and joints, resulting in discomfort and decreased motion. At NATRAHEA, our physiotherapy and chiropractic treatments are designed to restore muscle and joint function, allowing you to recover faster and stronger.
- Spine or spinal cord injuries: Damage to the backbone or the nerves within can result in persistent pain and neurological issues. NATRAHEA provides spinal decompression and chiropractic therapy to relieve pain and improve spinal health.
Medical conditions
- Arthritis causes swelling and pain in the joints, making normal activities impossible. NATRAHEA’s functional wellness programs are designed to promote joint mobility and reduce inflammation, resulting in long-term relief from arthritis pain.
- Autoimmune conditions include Crohn’s disease. Inflammation in the digestive tract can result in significant abdominal pain. At NATRAHEA, we believe in a holistic approach to therapy, including therapies that reduce inflammation and improve digestive health.
- Lupus: This disorder causes the immune system to attack its own tissues, resulting in widespread pain. NATRAHEA’s personalised programs address problems using natural, non-invasive approaches that complement medical care.
- Fibromyalgia: Extensive pain and tiredness can be crippling. To manage fibromyalgia symptoms, we provide physiotherapy and chiropractic services that reduce muscle tension and increase mobility.
Chronic pain disorders
- Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is an uncommon chronic pain disorder that causes pain when moving one’s arm or leg. NATRAHEA’s specialised therapies alleviate pain and restore function, providing specific relief for CRPS patients.
- Central pain syndrome is a difficult condition to treat due to damage to the central nervous system (brain or spinal cord). At NATRAHEA, we use a multidisciplinary strategy that combines multiple therapies to manage and relieve central pain and restore your quality of life.
Neuropathic pain
- Pinched nerves: Pain and discomfort can result from nerves that have been squeezed by surrounding tissues. NATRAHEA’s chiropractic and physiotherapy therapies alleviate nerve compression, discomfort, and restore nerve function.
- Peripheral neuropathy occurs when nerves outside of the brain and spinal cord are injured, causing pain and numbness. Our holistic therapies improve nerve function and minimise neuropathic pain, resulting in overall nerve health.
- Trigeminal neuralgia causes severe facial discomfort due to facial nerve inflammation. NATRAHEA offers gentle, non-invasive treatments that minimise nerve irritation and provide long-term relief from facial discomfort.
Circulatory Disorders
- Peripheral Artery Disease: Reduced blood flow to the limbs can be painful, especially when moving. NATRAHEA’s physio treatments promote circulation and muscle strength, resulting in less pain and increased mobility.
- Endometriosis occurs when tissue identical to the uterine lining grows outside and causes pain. NATRAHEA’s holistic approach includes therapies that manage pain and pelvic health while also supporting your well-being through non-invasive treatments.
Headaches and migraines
- Headaches: Generalised pain in the head can impair daily life. NATRAHEA offers treatments that address the fundamental cause of headaches, providing relief through natural and drug-free techniques.
- Migraines: Intense, throbbing headaches, sometimes accompanied by nausea or vision abnormalities, can be debilitating. Our holistic approach includes therapies that lessen the frequency and severity of migraines, allowing you to regain your life.
Burns
Caused by heat, chemicals, electricity, or sunshine can be painful and uncomfortable. NATRAHEA’s care includes relaxing treatments to promote healing and pain management, as well as holistic recovery.
Cancer
An illness where aberrant cells divide uncontrolled, often causing pain. NATRAHEA’s supportive therapies control cancer-related pain using natural, non-invasive approaches, complementing your treatment plan.
Surgery
During the healing period, body operations can be painful. NATRAHEA provides post-surgical rehabilitation to help patients reduce pain, recuperate, and regain mobility while healing faster and better.
How is Pain Diagnosed?
- What it is: Doctors start by checking your body for signs of illness or injury. They look at how you move, your posture, and may touch areas to see if it hurts.
- Purpose: This helps them see if the pain is linked to a specific part of your body and how it affects your movement.
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Laboratory Tests
- Types of tests: Blood, urine, and sometimes cerebrospinal fluid (the fluid around your brain and spine).
- Purpose: These tests help find signs of infection, inflammation, or other conditions that could be causing pain.
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Imaging Tests
- Common types: MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) and CT scans (Computed Tomography).
- Purpose: These tests create detailed pictures of the inside of your body, helping doctors see bones, organs, and other tissues to pinpoint problems like fractures, tumours, or inflammation.
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Electrodiagnostic Studies
- Examples: Nerve conduction studies and EMG (Electromyography).
- Purpose: These tests measure the electrical activity in your nerves and muscles. They can help find nerve or muscle damage that might be causing pain.
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Assessing the Impact of Pain
- What it includes: Doctors will ask about how pain affects your mood, ability to do daily tasks, relationships, and performance at school or work.
- Purpose: Understanding how pain affects your life helps in planning the treatment, as managing pain isn’t just about stopping the physical sensation but also improving your quality of life.
Who Do I See for Pain Management?
- Chiropractors: Specialise in diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, primarily through spinal adjustments and manipulation.
- TCM physicians: Practice Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), using acupuncture, herbal remedies, and dietary advice to treat various ailments.
- Physical Therapist: Helps improve mobility, strength, and function through exercises and manual therapy.
- Other Alternative Therapists: Includes acupuncturists, massage therapists, and naturopathic (focuses on natural remedies and the body’s self-healing) doctors who offer non-traditional pain management treatments.
- Psychologist or Counsellor: Provides mental health support and coping strategies for dealing with chronic pain.
- Pain Management Doctor: Prescribes medication, performs procedures like nerve blocks or injections, and coordinates overall pain management care.
Why Should You Consult A Pain Specialist?
Consulting a pain specialist ensures expert care tailored to your specific condition. When you seek our specialists’ help early, you’re preventing your minor issues from snowballing into potentially devastating ones. At Natrahea, our specialists utilise the Circle of Healing, integrating chiropractic care, TCM, and advanced therapies to provide you with effective and sustainable pain relief.
Pain Management Procedure
Managing pain effectively is essential for enhancing your quality of life. Our approach to pain management involves personalised treatments like chiropractic treatment, physiotherapy, and other non-invasive techniques tailored to your specific needs.
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Before the Procedure
A detailed evaluation of your health and symptoms sets the stage, as we discuss and align on the best treatment options for your needs. Our aim is to ensure that you are fully informed and comfortable with the proposed plan, laying the groundwork for a successful outcome.
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During the Procedure
Emphasising your safety and comfort, our team ensures you understand each step and remain comfortable throughout. Our team of professionals is committed to providing effective treatments while maintaining a reassuring and supportive environment.
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After the Procedure
Post-treatment, we provide tailored recommendations and guidance to help you maintain the benefits and manage your pain effectively. This includes guidance on daily routines, physical activities, and dietary habits to prevent the recurrence of pain and promote overall well-being.
Our dedication is to assist you through every stage of your pain management journey, providing professional care and guidance to achieve the best possible results.
Pain Management for Specific Pain Conditions
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From muscle tension, injuries, or conditions like osteochondrosis (a disease causing bone and cartilage growth disturbances in joints); treated with physiotherapy, massage, chiropractic care.
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Often results from strain, posture issues, or spinal conditions; managed with targeted exercises, physiotherapy, and ergonomic advice.
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Knee Pain
Typically stems from overuse, injuries, or degenerative conditions like osteoarthritis; treatment includes strengthening exercises, physiotherapy, and sometimes orthotic support.
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Shoulder Pain
Can be caused by issues such as rotator cuff injuries (damage to shoulder muscles and tendons), bursitis (inflammation of fluid-filled sacs cushioning joints), or tendonitis (inflammation or irritation of a tendon); managed through physical therapy, targeted exercises, and rest.
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Heel Pain
Often associated with plantar fasciitis (inflammation of foot’s arch-supporting tissue) or heel spurs (bone growths on the heel bone); treated with stretching, proper footwear, and physical therapy.
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Joint Pain
Due to arthritis or sports injuries; treated with physiotherapy, chiropractic care, other non-invasive methods.
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Spinal Misalignments
Corrected through chiropractic adjustments.
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Sport Injuries
Comprehensive treatment for muscle strains, joint injuries, ligament trauma aimed at rapid recovery and pain reduction.
Pain Management Risks
- Medication side effects: Nausea, headaches, allergic reactions
- Procedure complications: Infection risk from injections/surgical interventions
- Opioid medication risks: Physical dependence or reduced quality of life with long-term use (follow your doctor’s prescription)
Pain Management Complications
- Sensitivity to medications: Optimal dosage or medication changes
- Side effects: Nausea, drowsiness, digestive problems
- Analgesic (medication that reduces or eliminates pain) tolerance: Requires careful medical supervision
Pain Management Cost in Singapore
The price of managing pain can differ greatly based on the nature and intensity of your pain, as well as the personalised treatment approach we design for you. Typically, pain management costs between SGD 80 and SGD 225 per session. At Natrahea, we are committed to offering high-quality care at fair prices. For a precise cost breakdown, we encourage you to arrange a consultation with us.
During this meeting, we can tailor a treatment plan to your individual needs and discuss various payment options. For more information or to receive a detailed quote, contact our supportive team today!
Are There Subsidies for Pain Management in Singapore?
Cost shouldn’t be an obstacle to getting the treatment you need. At Natrahea, easily split your bill into 3 installment payments with Atome. Alternatively, you could consider tapping into government schemes like MediShield Life, Medifund and CPF, or looking at your private insurance plans to see if they offer coverage.
What Does Pain Feel Like?
This scale may come in handy when you’re trying to describe your pain to a doctor.
- (1-2) Tender: Mild discomfort, noticeable especially with pressure or touch.
- (2-3) Prickly: A mild sensation resembling pins-and-needles, slightly more noticeable than tender.
- (3-4) Dull: Persistent low-level pain, resembling a background ache rather than sharp pain.
- (4-5) Aching: Moderate and persistent pain, more uncomfortable than a dull ache.
- (5-6) Pressure/Heavy/Gripping: Moderate sensations varying from a feeling of pressure, to a sense of weight, to feeling as though something is squeesing the body.
- (6-7) Cramping/Stinging: Ranging from moderate to severe pain, often with muscle spasms or sharp, sudden sensations like a bee sting.
- (7-8) Sharp: Intense, well-defined pain, sharper and more severe than general aching.
- (8-9) Stabbing/Shooting/Gnawing: Severe pain, either feeling like repeated piercing, sudden intense pain traveling along a nerve, or a persistent gnawing as if being chewed on.
- (9-10) Burning/Intense: Extremely intense pain, ranging from a burning sensation to overwhelming and difficult to tolerate pain.
These classifications help in understanding and communicating the type and intensity of pain more effectively for proper diagnosis and treatment.
Why Should You Choose NATRAHEA for Pain Management?
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Integrative Approach:
In our Circle of Healing approach, we blend the best of East and West medical practices just for you.
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Experience and Qualification
Our team consists of highly qualified and experienced chiropractors ready to serve you.
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Support and Care
We’re here to address both the physical and emotional aspects of your treatment. It’s not easy dealing with pain, and our team is here for you if ever you need a listening ear.
Cost shouldn’t be an obstacle to getting the treatment you need. At Natrahea, easily split your bill into 3 installment payments with Atome. Alternatively, you could consider tapping into government schemes like MediShield Life, Medifund and CPF, or looking at your private insurance plans to see if they offer coverage.
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When You Should Seek Emergency Care for Pain
Please seek immediate medical help by calling 995 [Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)] if you experience:
- Sudden, severe pain: Especially if it is unexplained and comes on suddenly.
- Chest pain: This could be a sign of a heart attack, especially if accompanied by shortness of breath, sweating, or nausea.
- Severe abdominal pain: This might indicate a serious condition such as appendicitis (inflammation of the appendix, causing abdominal pain and requiring surgery) or a ruptured organ.
- Pain after an injury: Especially if you suspect a broken bone or internal injury.
- Pain with fever: Combined with a high fever, this could signal an infection or other serious condition.
- Loss of sensation or function: If pain is accompanied by numbness or weakness, especially in the limbs, seek immediate care.
How You Can Manage Chronic Pain at Home
- Focus on Daily Functioning: Improve daily task performance rather than eliminating pain.
- Learn About Your Condition: Reduce unnecessary worry by educating yourself.
- Seek Support: Stay connected with family and friends for support.
- Prevent Depression: Manage mood through talking with friends or professionals.
- Stay Active and Healthy: Maintain fitness, eat well, rest, and gradually reintroduce enjoyable activities.
Pain Management Before and After
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NATRAHEA Clinic Locations in Singapore
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If you’ve been neglecting dull pain for some time now or have a strong sense that your body is imbalanced, don’t sit on it.
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- You may select a tentative appointment date at the payment page. Appointments are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Our customer service team will be in touch within the day to confirm your appointment date.
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- You may purchase multiple quantities of this trial however each trial purchased is valid for redemption for 1 first-time customer only.
- Muscle work will only be done if clinically allowed and recommended by our Circle of Healing specialist. Please bring along your past X-ray if you have any pre-existing condition.
- X-Ray may be recommended by the Circle of Healing specialist if condition is assessed to require one before performing any treatment.
- Do bring along any health referrals forms, relevant medical reports (X-rays, MRI, etc) for your first visit. Alternatively, you can reply to the order confirmation email with the reports prior to your first appointment.
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Frequently Ask Questions (FAQ)
Have Questions?
No. Some pain management techniques can cause discomfort, but the goal is to alleviate overall pain. Discuss specific concerns with your healthcare provider to tailor a suitable plan.
Fast pain relief methods include medications like NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that reduce pain, inflammation, and fever) or acetaminophen (a pain reliever and fever reducer), heat or cold therapy, and certain interventional procedures. Consult a doctor for the best approach.
The number of pain management sessions varies based on the individual and condition, typically ranging from a few sessions to ongoing treatments for chronic pain. Contact us for your personalised pain treatment plan.
No, chronic pain often requires ongoing management rather than a permanent cure, though treatments and lifestyle changes can significantly reduce and manage symptoms. Regular chiropractic sessions (e.g. once every month) can help as well.
If chronic pain isn’t addressed, it can evolve into a more intricate issue, resulting in long-lasting effects that may alter both structure and function. This can deeply affect a person’s emotional well-being, leading to feelings of anxiety and depression that diminish their quality of life. It’s crucial to seek appropriate treatment to prevent these serious consequences and support overall well-being.
To find a good pain management specialist in Singapore, consider these steps:
- Ask for referrals from your primary doctor or friends.
- Research online reviews and ratings.
- Check credentials and experience.
With 12 years of service under our belt, and an average Google review rating of 4.8, the team at Natrahea is confident that we can meet your every need. Enquiries are always welcome; feel free to contact us for more information.
Yes, pain sensitivity and susceptibility to certain pain conditions can have genetic components, influenced by variations in genes related to pain perception and response.
Medical References
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Collier, Roger. “A Short History of Pain Management.” CMAJ. Canadian Medical Association Journal, vol. 190, no. 1, Jan. 2018, pp. E26–27, doi:10.1503/cmaj.109-5523.
Macintyre, Pamela E., and Stephan A. Schug. “Acute Pain Management.” CRC Press eBooks, 2021, doi:10.1201/9780429295058.