Pain Medicine

Relief That Restores Life

Dr. Miguel Costa

Medical License Number: 50454

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Pain Medicine

Pain Medicine is the medical specialty dedicated to the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic pain, with the goal of improving quality of life, functionality and patient wellbeing.

Persistent pain can have a significant impact on personal, professional and emotional life, affecting sleep, mobility, independence and mental health. Specialised follow-up helps identify the source of pain and define the most appropriate therapeutic strategies for each clinical situation.

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RELIEF THAT RESTORES LIFE​

At Family Medical Centre & Antiaging Clinic, Pain Medicine consultations are based on a personalised, multidisciplinary and integrated approach focused on pain control, functional recovery and improvement of quality of life.

Clinical assessment may include a detailed evaluation of symptoms, medical history, complementary diagnostic tests and the impact of pain on daily life, allowing the definition of an individualised treatment plan.

What does Pain Medicine treat?

Pain Medicine manages different types of pain and clinical conditions, including:

Lower Back & Neck Pain

Assessment and treatment of pain affecting the spine, neck and lower back.

Joint & Muscle Pain

Management of pain related to joints, muscles, tendons and musculoskeletal disorders.

Neuropathic Pain

Treatment of pain associated with nerve damage or nervous system disorders.

Chronic Pain

Assessment of persistent pain with prolonged physical and emotional impact.

Post-Surgical Pain

Pain control following surgical procedures and during post-operative recovery.

Headaches & Migraines

Diagnosis and management of frequent or disabling headaches and migraines.

Cancer-Related Pain

Assessment and control of pain associated with oncological conditions.

A multidisciplinary and personalised approach

Pain Medicine uses different therapeutic strategies, which may include medication, minimally invasive techniques, rehabilitation, counselling and multidisciplinary follow-up.

The goal is to reduce pain intensity, improve functionality and promote greater comfort and quality of life.

Caring for pain means caring for quality of life

Pain should not be seen as an inevitable condition without solution. Specialised assessment allows the identification of causes, symptom control and improvement of physical and emotional wellbeing.

At Family Medical Centre & Antiaging Clinic, we believe in a close, human and personalised approach focused on pain relief and improving our patients’ quality of life.

 

 

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