Intrador Clinic: Specialists in Pain Management in Recife

Pain Medicine is a medical specialty dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of all types of pain, whether acute or chronic. The pain specialist works in a multidisciplinary manner, using clinical, pharmacological approaches, and interventional procedures to identify the cause of pain and restore the patient's functionality and quality of life.

At Intrador, Medical Acupuncture and Pain Medicine are practiced with scientific rigor, within an expanded medical approach centered on the patient. We use a biopsychosocial and neurofunctional model, recognizing the individual in their clinical totality and employing neuromodulation strategies to promote functionality, pain relief, and quality of life.

Our team of specialists treats pain as a complex condition involving physical, emotional, and neurological aspects, always seeking the root of the problem, not just the symptom.

The pain specialist performs a thorough clinical evaluation to identify the origin of the pain. Their goal is to treat the cause, not just temporarily relieve symptoms. Key activities include:

• Precise diagnosis of pain origin through physical examination and complementary tests
• Prescription of appropriate medications, avoiding indiscriminate analgesic use
• Performing interventional procedures such as lumbar blocks, infiltrations, and radiofrequency
• Guidance on rehabilitation and prevention of recurrences

A lumbar block is a minimally invasive procedure performed by pain specialists to treat chronic lower back pain and sciatica. It consists of the precise injection of medications (anesthetics and anti-inflammatories) near the nerves or joints responsible for the pain.

• Pain reduction between 50% and 100% in patients with chronic lower back pain (Ahıskalıoğlu et al., 2017)
• Effect duration of 3 to 4 weeks on average
• Significant functional improvement, allowing return to daily activities
• Rare and mild complications, usually limited to discomfort at the application site
• Procedure guided by ultrasound or fluoroscopy for maximum precision and safety

Scientifically proven efficacy:

Clinical studies demonstrate that techniques like pulsed radiofrequency present similar efficacy to steroid blocks, but with a lower risk of complications (Tejeda-Barreras et al., 2010).

Consider consulting a pain specialist when:

• Your pain persists for more than 3 months (chronic pain)
• Conventional analgesics do not provide adequate relief
• Pain limits your daily activities, work, or sleep
• You have radiating pain to legs or arms
• Pain worsens over time, even after physical therapy
• You wish to avoid surgery or more invasive treatments

Intrador has two units in Recife (Aflitos and Pina) with complete structure for pain diagnosis and treatment, registered with CRM-PE (Types II and IV).

Yes. Intrador has a team specialized in interventional procedures for pain treatment, including several types of lumbar blocks:

• Facet block: for spinal joint osteoarthritis
• Epidural block: for herniated disc and sciatica
• Transforaminal block: for specific radicular pain
• Erector spinae plane block: for deep muscle pain
• Pulsed radiofrequency: lower-risk alternative to steroids

All procedures are performed with image guidance (ultrasound or fluoroscopy) by physicians with a specialist title in pain medicine, ensuring maximum safety and efficacy.

Yes. Scientific literature demonstrates that lumbar blocks performed by specialists have an excellent safety profile:

• Complications are rare and generally mild (Abdallah and Proietti, 2023)
• Most common adverse effects: transient pain at the application site
• Image-guided techniques significantly reduce risks
• Procedures performed in an outpatient setting with safety equipment
• Team trained to manage any complications

Comparative studies indicate that pulsed radiofrequency can be safer than steroid injections, maintaining similar efficacy (Tejeda-Barreras et al., 2010).