Intrador Explains
Knowledge on pain and movement organized by topics. Content created by specialists to help you understand your pain and make informed decisions about your treatment.
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We organize our content in thematic clusters to facilitate your search for reliable information about pain, treatments and recovery.
Running Pain
Essential care for runners: knee pain, shin splints, Achilles tendon, back pain and how pain medicine can help those who love road running.
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Joint Pain
Knee, shoulder, elbow and hip pain: understand the causes, treatments such as viscosupplementation, infiltrations and acupuncture.
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Headaches and Migraine
Types of headache, when to seek specialized help, treatments such as botulinum toxin and blocks for chronic migraine.
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Pain in the Elderly
Osteoarthritis, chronic pain, palliative care and specific approaches to improve quality of life in old age.
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Fibromyalgia and Generalized Chronic Pain
Diagnosis, multidisciplinary approach, role of acupuncture, neuromodulation and emotional support in fibromyalgia treatment.
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Interventional Procedures
Anesthetic blocks, infiltrations, radiofrequency, prolotherapy: when they are indicated and how they work.
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Evidence-Based Acupuncture
How medical acupuncture works in pain treatment: neurophysiological mechanisms, clinical indications and integration with other therapies.
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Neuromodulation and New Technologies
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, tDCS, shock waves: non-invasive technologies for refractory pain treatment.
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Why Intrador Explains?
Reliable Content
Written and reviewed by pain specialist physicians based on scientific evidence.
Organized by Topics
Easy navigation through thematic clusters related to your interest or condition.
Accessible Language
Clear explanations without excessive jargon, so you can understand your health.
Multidisciplinary Approach
We integrate knowledge from pain medicine, physiotherapy, acupuncture and other areas.
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Clinically Reviewed by:
Dr. Helio Widson Alves Pinheiro
Pain Medicine | Acupuncture
CRM/PE 21167 | RQE 2217, 2808
Published on: January 17, 2026
Reviewed on: January 29, 2026
This content is informative and does not replace individual medical evaluation.
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Fundador da Clínica Intrador, médico especialista em Medicina da Dor e Acupuntura, com atuação em tratamentos intervencionistas e neuromodulação.
Note: This content is for educational and informational purposes only. The information is based on scientific evidence and the clinical practice of the Intrador team, but it does not replace individualized medical evaluation. Conduct, indications, and treatments must be defined after medical consultation.
Clinical reviewer: Dr. Helio Widson Alves Pinheiro · Pain Medicine | Acupuncture · CRM/PE 21167 | RQE 2217, 2808
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