Total Pain Specialist Clinic

Total Pain Specialist Clinic To relieve suffering, restore hope and inspire lives by transforming the way pain is treated

When most people think of pain care, they imagine treatment after something has gone wrong. But pain management is not o...
31/10/2025

When most people think of pain care, they imagine treatment after something has gone wrong. But pain management is not only reactive, it can also be preventive.

I often see patients who waited months, hoping the pain would go away. By the time they arrive, the problem has become chronic and much harder to treat.

Prevention in pain care means early assessments, timely interventions, and strategies that stop small issues from becoming long-term struggles. It also means equipping patients with tools, from posture advice to strengthening exercises, that protect them for the future.

At Total Pain Specialist Clinic, I believe prevention is just as important as treatment. Because the best way to manage pain is often to stop it from escalating in the first place.

👉 If pain has started to interfere with your daily life, don’t wait for it to get worse. Reach out. Prevention is part of pain care too.

One of the most common myths in medicine is that pain always means something is “broken.”In reality, the relationship be...
30/10/2025

One of the most common myths in medicine is that pain always means something is “broken.”

In reality, the relationship between pain and damage is far more complex. Some people have scans that look dramatic, herniated discs, arthritis, tendon tears, yet feel little or no pain. Others have scans that appear completely normal, yet live with severe daily pain.

Why? Because pain is not just about structure. It is shaped by how the nervous system processes signals, and can be influenced by past injuries, stress, sleep, and even central sensitisation.

That means pain is real, but it is not always a direct reflection of damage.

👉 If your pain doesn’t seem to “match” your scan, don’t ignore it and don’t dismiss it. Reach out. There may be more to uncover, and a better path forward.

When patients come to see me, the first question I usually hear is: “What is wrong with me?”It’s a natural and important...
30/10/2025

When patients come to see me, the first question I usually hear is: “What is wrong with me?”
It’s a natural and important question.

But there is another question that I wish more patients asked: “What can I do to take back control?”

That one shift changes the entire approach. Pain care is not just about what I can do in the clinic. It is about what we can do together, combining interventions, rehab, and lifestyle strategies in a way that empowers the patient.

I have seen that when patients ask this question, they understand their condition better, engage more deeply in their recovery, and achieve results that last longer.

If you have been looking for answers about your pain, don’t stop there. Ask how you can take back control, and if you are ready, reach out. I would be glad to help you start.

One of the most common complaints I hear is: “The pain is worst at night.”Pain disrupts sleep, and poor sleep makes pain...
29/10/2025

One of the most common complaints I hear is: “The pain is worst at night.”

Pain disrupts sleep, and poor sleep makes pain worse. The two feed into each other, creating a cycle that leaves patients exhausted and discouraged. Even when someone manages a “full night,” they often wake up unrefreshed, because the quality of sleep is poor.

Breaking this cycle means treating both sides. Pain relief makes it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. Restorative sleep, in turn, helps the body heal and makes pain easier to manage during the day.

This is why I see sleep as an essential part of pain care, not a separate issue. Because true recovery is not just about moving better, it is also about resting better.

👉 If pain has been keeping you up at night, reach out. There are ways to restore both your days and your nights.

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and I want to take a moment to recognise the crucial role physiotherapists p...
29/10/2025

October is National Physical Therapy Month, and I want to take a moment to recognise the crucial role physiotherapists play in pain care.

In my clinic, I see how powerful collaboration is. A procedure may calm the pain signals, but it is physiotherapy that retrains the body, restores strength, and prevents relapse. Together with GPs and surgeons, we create plans that are not just precise, but sustainable.

This teamwork means patients recover faster, avoid unnecessary trial-and-error, and return to their lives with confidence.

👉 If you have been navigating pain and have not yet experienced this kind of collaborative care, reach out. Physiotherapy and pain medicine work better together, and we are proud to celebrate that this month.

One of the most damaging myths in healthcare is the idea that if a scan looks normal, there must be nothing wrong.I meet...
28/10/2025

One of the most damaging myths in healthcare is the idea that if a scan looks normal, there must be nothing wrong.

I meet patients every week who have lived with real, daily pain, only to be told it is “in their head” because their MRI or X-ray showed nothing unusual.

The truth is that pain does not always appear on a scan. Nerve irritation, joint instability, myofascial pain, and central sensitisation are just some of the causes that can be invisible on imaging. That does not make them any less real.

At Total Pain Specialist Clinic, we treat the person, not just the picture. We combine careful listening, physical examination, and targeted diagnostic tools to uncover what scans alone may miss.

👉 If you have been told “everything looks fine” but you still do not feel fine, reach out. Your pain deserves to be understood and treated.

One of the hardest parts of my job is meeting patients who have spent months, sometimes years, chasing quick fixes for t...
28/10/2025

One of the hardest parts of my job is meeting patients who have spent months, sometimes years, chasing quick fixes for their pain.

A pill that promises instant relief.
An injection with no plan for what comes after.
A therapy package that feels more like a transaction than a treatment.

The problem with quick fixes is not that they don't work at all, it is that they don’t work for long. Each cycle leaves patients more frustrated, more sceptical, and often in worse shape than before.

When patients come to Total Pain Specialist Clinic, my goal is not just to relieve pain in the moment. It is to uncover the true cause, create a strategy, and build a plan that restores function for the long term.

👉 If you are tired of quick fixes and want a sustainable path forward, reach out. Relief is possible, and it does not have to come at the cost of false hope.

One of the most discouraging experiences patients share with me is being told that because their scan looks “normal,” no...
27/10/2025

One of the most discouraging experiences patients share with me is being told that because their scan looks “normal,” nothing must be wrong.

But invisible pain is real.

Back pain, nerve pain, headaches, or persistent discomfort that does not show up on a scan can still disrupt every part of life, from work to sleep to relationships.

At Total Pain Specialist Clinic, we believe that if pain affects your life, it deserves attention. That means listening carefully, investigating thoroughly, and using precision treatments to uncover the cause and address it directly.

👉 If you have been told “it’s nothing” but you still feel pain, don’t give up. Reach out. You deserve to be heard, and you deserve real solutions.

Many people are not sure what to expect when they see a pain specialist for the first time.Is it just one appointment? I...
27/10/2025

Many people are not sure what to expect when they see a pain specialist for the first time.
Is it just one appointment? Is it only about injections?

At Total Pain Specialist Clinic, the journey looks different.

It starts with listening. I want to understand not only where it hurts, but how it affects your life: what you cannot do, what you miss, and what you want back. From there, we use focused assessments and investigations to get clarity on the true cause of pain.

Together, we create a plan. Sometimes that means an interventional procedure, sometimes physiotherapy, sometimes lifestyle changes or a combination of all three. What matters is that it fits you, not just the textbook.

And importantly, the journey does not end at the procedure. We follow up, adjust, and stay alongside you until recovery feels real and sustainable.

👉 If you are ready to take the first step, reach out. Your story matters, and your journey to better pain care can begin today.

One of the biggest challenges in pain medicine is that scans don't always tell the full story. A patient might have mult...
24/10/2025

One of the biggest challenges in pain medicine is that scans don't always tell the full story. A patient might have multiple abnormalities on an MRI, or none at all, and still live with daily pain.

That is where diagnostic injections come in.

These targeted, image-guided injections are not designed to cure pain. Instead, they help us identify the exact source. If pain reduces significantly after the injection, even for a few hours, we know we are on the right track. If it does not, we avoid unnecessary procedures and look elsewhere.

This simple step makes treatment far more precise, saves patients months of trial and error, and gives confidence that the next intervention is the right one.

👉 If you have been searching for clarity about where your pain is really coming from, reach out. A diagnostic injection may be the missing piece.

One of the most frustrating things I hear in clinic is: ""My scans are normal, so why am I still in pain?”Often, the ans...
22/10/2025

One of the most frustrating things I hear in clinic is: ""My scans are normal, so why am I still in pain?”

Often, the answer lies in the nervous system itself. This is called central sensitisation, when the body’s pain system becomes overactive, turning the “volume” up on pain signals even after tissues have healed.

For patients, it often feels like pain that lingers long after an injury, spreads beyond the original site, or shows up with an intensity that seems out of proportion to the problem.

This does not mean the pain is imagined. It means the nervous system itself has become the driver of the pain, and it requires a different kind of care.

At Total Pain Specialist Clinic, we combine targeted interventions, rehabilitation, and education to calm the system and help patients regain control of their lives.

👉 If you have been told “everything looks fine” but you don’t feel fine, reach out. There may be more to the story, and more solutions than you have been offered.

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Farrer Park Medical Centre #10/10
Singapore
217562

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Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
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