Pain management is the medical care of pain that is persistent, severe or hard to explain. It begins with finding the source of the pain, then choosing a treatment that fits it.
At Alleviate Pain Clinic, we specialise in minimally invasive, interventional pain treatment for patients with musculoskeletal pain, headaches and facial pain, nerve pain and cancer pain.
As pain management specialists, we are experts at diagnosing a patient’s source of pain. This is important because the successful treatment of pain depends on having the right diagnosis, which leads to the right treatment.
But pain is complex. For example, pain arising from the neck (for example, nerve root compression), degeneration or tears of the rotator cuff, arthritis (wearing out of the cartilage) or frozen shoulder can result in pain in the same area. The role of a pain management specialist is to accurately diagnose the cause of the pain.
In many cases, we also use imaging (for example, ultrasound, X-rays or MRI scans) to help delineate the pain. If imaging is inadequate, we may also offer diagnostic blocks (local anaesthesia to block the sensation of the pain generator) to confirm the source of the pain.
Based on the diagnosis, we will discuss the appropriate treatment options with you. These can include medications, physical therapy prescriptions, minimally invasive interventions and surgery.
As a pain clinic, we specialise in performing minimally invasive interventions such as:
These treatment options help to maximise your options and reduce the need for surgery.
But not all conditions can be treated with minimally invasive options. Our pain management specialist will discuss with you in detail the natural history of the disease, the treatment success of the various conservative and minimally invasive treatments, and whether surgery is a better option.
We work with partner specialist doctors, physiotherapists and occupational therapists to optimise the outcome for our patients.
At your consultation, we will ask about your pain and how it affects you, and examine you. We will review any scans you already have. Where needed, imaging or a diagnostic block may be used to confirm the source of your pain. We will then discuss your treatment options with you.
To book, book a consultation or call us at 8655 5722.
The cost depends on the treatment required. This is what a typical visit involves:
| Service | Cost (SGD) |
|---|---|
| First consultation | from $210 |
| Follow-up consultation | from $155 |
| Procedure fees | Based on MOH fee benchmarks |
Interventional pain procedures are covered by the Ministry of Health’s Table of Surgical Procedures (TOSP). They are therefore reimbursable by all Integrated Shield Plans and most corporate insurance plans. Alleviate Pain Clinic is also a MediSave-accredited facility. For simple procedures done in the clinic (for example, joint injections, hydrodilatation and nerve blocks), patients can use MediSave to offset their bill. However, it is advisable to obtain preauthorisation from your insurer before the procedure. Our clinic staff will guide you through this process.
Dr Liu is a pain management specialist in Singapore. He is an MOH accredited Pain Specialist and Medical Director of Alleviate Pain Clinic at Farrer Park Hospital. He completed an interventional pain fellowship at the University Health Network in Toronto and was previously a Senior Consultant in Pain Medicine at Singapore General Hospital.
Read more about Dr LiuA pain management clinic specialises in diagnosing and treating pain. At Alleviate Pain Clinic, we focus on minimally invasive, interventional treatment for musculoskeletal pain, headaches and facial pain, nerve pain and cancer pain.
A pain management specialist finds the source of your pain and recommends the right treatment. This matters because successful treatment depends on the right diagnosis. We use your history, an examination and, in many cases, imaging such as ultrasound, X-rays or MRI scans. If imaging is inadequate, we may offer a diagnostic block to confirm the source of the pain.
Not necessarily. Minimally invasive treatments help to maximise your options and reduce the need for surgery, but not all conditions can be treated this way. We will discuss with you whether surgery is a better option.
Not necessarily. Diagnosis starts with your history and an examination, and we will advise you if imaging is needed. If you already have scans, you are welcome to bring them.
The first consultation is from $210 and a follow-up consultation is from $155. Procedure fees are based on MOH fee benchmarks.
Interventional pain procedures are covered by the Ministry of Health's Table of Surgical Procedures (TOSP). They are therefore reimbursable by all Integrated Shield Plans and most corporate insurance plans. However, it is advisable to obtain preauthorisation from your insurer before the procedure. Our clinic staff will guide you through this process.
Yes, for simple procedures done in the clinic, such as joint injections, hydrodilatation and nerve blocks. Alleviate Pain Clinic is a MediSave-accredited facility, so patients can use MediSave to offset their bill.
Effective pain solutions for a better living. Specialist pain management at Farrer Park Hospital, Singapore.
1 Farrer Park Station Road #08-14
Farrer Park Hospital (Connexion)
Singapore 217562
Mon–Fri 9am–5pm
Sat 9am–1pm · By appointment
