South West Ontario Pain Interventions

01/05/2022

Suffering from sciatia? Learn about our innovative treatments on our website www.swopi.ca.

01/04/2022

Suffering from chronic pain? Improving your overall quality of life. is what we strive for at SWOPI. We have a myriad of innovative and non-invasive procedures available. Appointments are available by referral only. Learn more about our services on our website where you can also access our referral forms directly. https://www.swopi.ca/referrals/.

01/01/2022

It’s a new year. Time to make new memories, set new goals and make the most of every minute. We hope that 2022 is your best year yet. Happy New Year to you all.

12/28/2021

Today is Topic Tuesday and our topic of the day is Fibromyalgia.

Fibromyalgia is a medical condition characterized by chronic widespread pain and a heightened pain response to pressure. It stems from a problem with the way the nervous system processes pain signals. The main symptoms are pain and tenderness in muscles and joints throughout your body. At times the pain can be severe enough to keep you home from work and participating in activities.
Many people with Fibromyalgia experience tiredness and lack of energy. This in itself can outweigh the pain. A number of other symptoms include:

➡ Depression or anxiety
➡ Trouble sleeping
➡ Headaches
➡ Trouble concentrating
➡ Numbness or tingling in the hands and feet
➡ Lack of energy

At South West Ontario Pain Interventions (SWOPI) we have an evidence based Fibromyalgia program that uses a multifaceted approach to bring you long term comfort. Our team is dedicated to helping you get on the track to relief so you can cope with Fibromyalgia and improve your overall health and wellness. No one should have to live with pain day in and day out. Learn more about us and and our referral program on our website https://www.swopi.ca/referrals/

12/24/2021

We wish you a very merry and bright holiday season. Let the festivities begin.

12/22/2021

Wondering if we can help you with your chronic pain? We take pain relief to the next level. Some the ways we can help are through our customized treatment plans. No two bodies are the same so your treatment should be unique to what you are experiencing. We offer an evidence based fibromyalgia program, non-invasive pain relief techniques, medical diagnosis & assessment. Appointments are available by referral only. You can access our checklist and forms directly from our website here https://www.swopi.ca/referrals/

12/21/2021

It’s the first day of Winter. As the weather gets colder you might experience joint pain. But is this a myth or a fact? Find out in this great article from webMD that addresses 8 common myths and facts about chronic pain.
https://www.webmd.com/pain-management/ss/slideshow-chronic-pain-myths-facts

12/03/2021

Suffering from chronic pain? Check out our website to learn more about us, our innovative treatments and how we can help to improve your overall quality of life. Visit www.swopi.ca to learn more.

11/30/2021

It’s Tuesday and that means it is time to highlight another treatment model available at South West Pain. For todays Topic Tuesday post we are focusing on Radio Frequency Ablation.

Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) is a procedure used for reducing pain and generally provides long term relief. RFA can be used to help patients with chronic (long-lasting) low-back pain and pain related to the degeneration of joints from arthritis. In addition Scientific medical research of RFA of the knee joint has been done which resulted in a significant reduction in knee pain and improvement of the knees function for a minimum of three months.

How does it work?
RFA targets pain in a specific area. Heat energy is sent to the nerve tissue to stop / curb pain signals. Sometimes the procedure is also known as Rhizotomy when it is applied to certain nerves around the spine. It is a non – surgical and minimally invasive procedure usually requiring no sedation.

Have questions or want to learn more? Visit our website www.swopi.ca to learn about RFA and other services provided at South West Pain Interventions.

11/23/2021

Today is our first post in our Topic Tuesday series where we highlight various treatment models available at SWOPI that might help you to deal with your chronic pain.

Up first we have Intravenous Lidocaine / Ketamine Infusions.What is it?

Lidocaine infusion (alone or in combination with ketamine) have been around for decades and have shown promising results in relieving pain of various conditions. Our physicians are well versed in using them, in small sub-anesthetic doses aimed to relieve pain of various conditions.

The procedure requires an IV to be established and takes about an hour on average. It is recommended to not have any food for 6 hours before the procedure. and you will need someone to drive you home.

Who is it for:
Patients that have serious pain syndrome and have had no luck or made minimal progress with other conventional treatment options.

Common uses include treatment of:

✅ Chronic neuropathic (nerve) pain syndromes
✅ Fibromyalgia
✅ Chronic pain with central sensitization

For more information visit our website https://www.swopi.ca/our-treatment-procedures/ .

Stay tuned for more topics reviewed each Tuesday.

11/23/2021

Thanks to all of you who have started following us. Our page will highlight the various innovative treatment modalities that we offer at South West Ontario Pain Interventions. Don’t let chronic pain deprive you of the life you deserve.

Stay tuned for our Topic Tuesday posts. Starting today we will hilight a pain relief option each week. Our goal is to simplify the science and terminology behind the various relief options we have available so it is easier for you to comprehend and understand how they may help you may help you deal with your chronic pain.

Our focus is getting you back to doing what you like to do the most and enjoying life once again.

You can learn more about us on our website www.swopi.ca. Stay tuned to our page as we launch Topic Tuesday later this afternoon.

11/19/2021

Can radio frequency treat chronic knee pain? Yes it is a possibility.

Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) is a technique used to help reduce chronic pain. Scientific medical research of RFA of the knee joint has been done which resulted in a significant reduction in knee pain and improvement of the knees function for a minimum of three months. You can review this research on the National Library of Medicine’s website using this link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6151104/

Who could benefit from RFA of the knee joint?
You may benefit if you have knee osteoarthritis and you are:

• awaiting knee replacement
• having persistent pain after total knee replacement
• not a candidate for surgery
• wanting to delay joint replacement.

What can you expect if you decide to proceed with RFA treatment?

RFA treatment is a simple outpatient procedure done under local anesthesia It is a nonsurgical and minimally invasive procedure that is well tolerated and typically requires no sedation.

11/17/2021

If you have been suffering from chronic pain and wondering about Radio Frequency Ablation (RFA) then today is your lucky day because we are sharing an overview of what this procedure is and how it works.

RFA is a procedure helpful in reducing pain for long periods of time. It uses heat energy to stop or curb pain signals from a specific area. Sometimes the procedure is also known as Rhizotomy when it is applied to certain nerves around the spine.

This nonsurgical and minimally invasive procedure is well tolerated and typically requires no sedation. SWOPI interventional pain physicians will use a numbing medicine to alleviate the mild pain / discomfort that accompanies this procedure.

Visit our website to learn more www.swopi.ca

11/12/2021

Suffering from chronic pain? Check out our website to learn more about us, our innovative treatments and how we can help to improve your overall quality of life. Visit www.swopi.ca to learn more.

SWOPI provides patients in Kitchener, Waterloo and Southwestern Ontario treatment for chronic pain including fibromyalgia, sciatica & back, neck, hip & knee pain.

11/12/2021

Are you tired of living in pain and want to do something about it? We can definitely help with that! Our highly trained physicians will develop a personalized treatment plan that will aid in improving your overall quality of life. No one should have to suffer from chronic pain. If conventional treatment options don’t seem to be helping you we have a myriad of innovative procedures that might be just right for you. Visit our website to learn more: https://www.swopi.ca/services-and-treatment

South West Ontario Pain Interventions in the Kitchener-Waterloo area is proudly offering pain relief, medical care and pain management services to patients of all ages.

11/11/2021

Neuropathic pain is not easy to live with. We have an option to address this. Ketamine infusions can be very effective in alleviating neuropathic pain.

Reach out to us today at: www.swopi.ca to book your appointment and to to learn more about how we can help you get back to enjoying the activities you love.

11/11/2021

Got a painful knee, hip or shoulder. Don’t let arthritis and normal wear and tear hold you back. Visit us today at www.swopi.ca to book your appointment and to see how we can take your pain away for 3-6 months with a simple 15 minutes procedure.