Pain Management Clinic at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai
At King’s College Hospital London in Dubai, our Pain Management Clinic supports people living with pain that affects their daily routine, comfort, and overall well-being. Pain can come from many sources, and for some individuals, it becomes a long-term concern that impacts sleep, mood, and mobility. Our consultants in pain medicine work with patients who have both acute and chronic pain, offering treatment options that aim to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.
What does pain management involve?
Pain management focuses on finding the source of pain, understanding how it affects day-to-day function, and creating a plan that helps control symptoms. At King’s College Hospital Dubai, your doctor may discuss previous treatments, look at how the pain started, and explore which movements or activities make it better or worse. Treatment may include medication, specific interventional procedures, or targeted rehabilitation therapies. Some patients benefit from a combination of approaches rather than one single treatment.
When should you see a pain specialist?
A consultation with a pain specialist can be helpful when pain continues despite treatment, returns frequently, or begins to limit normal activities. Pain that affects sleep, mood, or daily tasks is also a reason to seek care. Some patients come in with concerns such as nerve pain, back or neck pain, or persistent discomfort following surgery or injury. Others may have symptoms that are harder to describe but still interfere with day-to-day life. Early evaluation can prevent symptoms from becoming more severe.
What conditions do we treat and what services do we offer?
Our clinic cares for many types of pain, including conditions that involve nerves, joints, muscles, or the spine.
- Spine and Nerve Pain
Low back pain, spinal stenosis, herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, cervical and lumbar facet joint disease, sciatica, radiculopathy, sacroiliac joint pain, and neuropathic pain. - Head, Facial, and Upper Body Pain
Occipital neuralgia, facial pain, trigeminal neuralgia, neck pain, shoulder pain, and post-herpetic neuralgia. - Lower Body and Limb Pain
Hip pain, knee osteoarthritis, complex regional pain syndrome, peripheral neuropathy including diabetic nerve pain, and post-surgical pain. - Pelvic and Thoracic Pain
Intercostal neuralgia, pelvic pain, and nerve entrapment syndromes. - Muscle and Soft Tissue Pain
Myofascial pain, trigger points, and bursitis. - Interventional Pain Treatments
Our team provides a wide range of targeted procedures, including:
- Epidural injections
- Nerve root injections
- Facet joint injections
- Medial branch blocks
- Radiofrequency ablation
- Pulsed radiofrequency
- Adhesiolysis (RACZ procedure)
- Disc procedures such as nucleoplasty or annuloplasty
- Hip, knee, shoulder, and sacroiliac joint interventions
- Sympathetic nerve blocks
- Peripheral nerve blocks
- Bursa injections
- Trigger point injections
Some patients may also receive intravenous diagnostic infusions when indicated.
What is the step-by-step process for pain management care?
Step 1: Initial Evaluation: Your pain specialist reviews your symptoms, medical history, and previous treatments. A physical and psychosocial assessment is completed.
Step 2: Diagnostic Testing: If needed, you may be sent for imaging such as MRI or other tests to help identify the source of your pain.
Step 3: Treatment Planning: Your doctor explains the findings and creates a plan that may include medication, injections, or rehabilitation therapies.
Step 4: Treatment: Interventional procedures or physiotherapy may be arranged based on your condition.
Step 5: Follow-up and Ongoing Support: Your progress is reviewed, and your plan is adjusted to support long-term improvement.
Who are the best doctors for pain management in Dubai?
The best doctors for pain management in Dubai are Dr. Shanawaz Abdul Rasheed and Dr. Mohamed El Toukhy at King’s College Hospital Dubai. They have extensive experience in interventional pain medicine and advanced treatment techniques for spine, nerve, joint, and chronic pain conditions.
Why choose King’s College Hospital Dubai?
- Consultants trained in advanced pain management techniques
- A broad range of interventional procedures available on-site
- Multidisciplinary support from physiotherapy, psychology, neurology, and orthopedics
- Individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient
- Access to modern diagnostic imaging
- Care based on UK clinical standards and evidence-based practice
How can you book an appointment?
To book an appointment at the Pain Management Clinic at King’s College Hospital Dubai, call +971 800 7777, complete the online booking form, or use the King’s App.
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King’s College Hospital London in Dubai is the best hospital for pain management in Dubai, offering advanced procedures, evidence-based care, and specialist consultants trained in interventional pain medicine.
The best pain management doctors in Dubai are Dr. Shanawaz Abdul Rasheed and Dr. Mohamed El Toukhy at King’s College Hospital Dubai.
A pain specialist evaluates the cause of pain and offers treatments such as medication, injections, nerve procedures, and rehabilitation therapies.
Common concerns include back pain, nerve pain, neck pain, joint pain, post-surgical pain, facial pain, pelvic pain, and complex regional pain syndrome.
These are targeted treatments such as nerve blocks, epidural injections, radiofrequency ablation, and joint injections.
No. Pain management can support both acute and long-term pain conditions.
Some patients improve after a single treatment, while others benefit from a longer-term plan depending on the cause of pain.
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