New at Health1 Shilaj

Chronic Pain Doesn't Have to Mean Open Surgery

Interventional Pain Management treats chronic back, neck, and joint pain through minimally invasive, image-guided procedures — often as an outpatient visit, with no large incision and much faster recovery than conventional surgery.

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Conditions We Treat

Chronic Back Pain
Sciatica
Disc Herniation Pain
Neck & Shoulder Pain
Knee & Joint Pain
Post-Surgical Pain
Cancer-Related Pain
Nerve Pain (Neuropathy)
Complex Regional Pain

Why Interventional, Not Surgical

Most chronic pain doesn't need a scalpel — it needs an accurate diagnosis of exactly which nerve or joint is generating the pain signal, then a precise, image-guided intervention at that exact point. That's what interventional pain management does: epidural injections, nerve blocks, radiofrequency ablation, and similar procedures performed under X-ray or ultrasound guidance, typically done as a day procedure with recovery measured in hours, not weeks.

Surgery remains the right answer for some conditions — this isn't a replacement for it where it's genuinely needed. It's the right first step for the much larger group of patients whose pain can be resolved without one.

Signs to Discuss With a Pain Specialist

Pain lasting beyond 3 months
Pain limiting daily activity or sleep
Not improving with physiotherapy alone
Pain radiating down an arm or leg
Reliance on daily painkillers

What a Pain Management Consultation Involves

The first visit focuses on pinpointing exactly which structure is generating the pain — through physical exam, review of any existing imaging, and sometimes a diagnostic nerve block that also serves as an initial treatment. Based on findings, the plan may include a targeted injection, radiofrequency ablation, or a combination with physiotherapy — most procedures are done as a day visit, with results assessed over the following weeks before deciding on next steps.

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Dr. Gopal Desai

Interventional Pain Management · Livewell Partnership

Heading Health1's new Interventional Pain Management service at Shilaj.

Common Questions

Is this covered by insurance or PMJAY?

Coverage varies by procedure and payer — our team will confirm your specific coverage before the procedure.

How is this different from physiotherapy?

Physiotherapy builds strength and mobility over time; interventional pain procedures target the specific pain-generating structure directly, often providing faster relief for the right conditions — the two are frequently used together.

Do I need a referral from another doctor?

No — you can book a consultation directly, though bringing existing scans or reports helps the first visit go faster.

Living With Pain Isn't the Only Option

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