Dr RP Raath Chronic Pain Centre

Dr RP Raath Chronic Pain Centre Dr R.P. Raath is a medical practitioner that specializes in the treatment and management of Chronic

Pain clinic treating : Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid arthritis, Spasms, Joint Pains, Back and Neck Pain, Leg pains, Headaches, Shingles ext.

Whiplash is one of the most common sports and accident injuries that people get. The neck pain from whiplash can become ...
13/03/2026

Whiplash is one of the most common sports and accident injuries that people get. The neck pain from whiplash can become chronic leaving people with daily headaches, constant neck spasms, interrupted sleep and radiating pain into the shoulders or other areas for years after the injury.

To make an appointment contact 012 344 4198 or reception@chronicpain.co.za.
www.chronicpain.co.za

What Is Fibromyalgia and Why Do Many Patients Experience Nutrient DeficienciesFibromyalgia is a chronic condition that a...
11/03/2026

What Is Fibromyalgia and Why Do Many Patients Experience Nutrient Deficiencies

Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects the way the body processes pain signals. People living with fibromyalgia often experience widespread pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances, brain fog, and muscle stiffness. These symptoms can significantly affect daily life and overall wellbeing.

Many individuals with fibromyalgia may also experience nutrient deficiencies. This can happen for several reasons. Chronic inflammation, digestive issues, poor nutrient absorption, and increased stress on the body can all reduce the availability of important vitamins and minerals.

Key nutrients such as magnesium, B vitamins, vitamin D, and antioxidants play an important role in supporting nerve function, muscle relaxation, energy production, and immune health. When these nutrients are low, symptoms such as fatigue, muscle pain, and cognitive difficulties may become worse.

Supporting the body with proper nutrition and targeted therapies may help improve overall wellbeing and assist in managing fibromyalgia symptoms.

At Dr RP Raath Chronic Pain Centre, we focus on treatments that support the body and help patients manage chronic pain more effectively so they can regain a better quality of life.

012 3444 198 www.chronicpain.co.za

Living with fibromyalgia can mean dealing with constant pain, fatigue, muscle tension, and poor sleep. For many people, ...
10/03/2026

Living with fibromyalgia can mean dealing with constant pain, fatigue, muscle tension, and poor sleep. For many people, these symptoms are linked to nutrient imbalances that affect the nervous system, muscles, and energy production in the body.

At Dr RP Raath Chronic Pain Centre, IV Drip Therapy may help support people living with fibromyalgia by delivering essential nutrients directly into the bloodstream for optimal absorption. This approach allows the body to receive key vitamins and minerals that support nerve function, muscle relaxation, and overall wellness.

IV drips may help support
• Reduced muscle pain and tension
• Improved energy levels
• Better sleep quality
• Support for nerve and muscle function

If fibromyalgia is affecting your quality of life, speak to our team about treatment options that may help support your recovery and daily comfort.

Call 012 3444 198 or visit www.chronicpain.co.za

Many people living with chronic pain rely heavily on pain medication just to get through the day. While medication can p...
09/03/2026

Many people living with chronic pain rely heavily on pain medication just to get through the day. While medication can play an important role in managing symptoms, taking too much for long periods may lead to tolerance, meaning the medication becomes less effective over time.

When tolerance develops, the body requires higher doses to achieve the same relief, which can sometimes make chronic pain even harder to manage.

At Dr RP Raath Chronic Pain Centre, the focus is on addressing the root of the pain and supporting the body's natural healing processes through advanced, non drug therapies and personalised treatment plans.

If chronic pain is controlling your life, there may be better options available.

Contact us to learn more about effective chronic pain management.

012 344 4198
reception@chronicpain.co.za

Each pack contains 5 herbal plasters – resealable packagingAdhesive patch stays in position over moving jointCan be used...
06/03/2026

Each pack contains 5 herbal plasters – resealable packaging
Adhesive patch stays in position over moving joint
Can be used whilst exercising
Each plaster covers 15 X 11cm

· Relieves pain and inflammation
· Muscular aches and joint pain
· Sport injuries
· Improves circulation
· Bruises
· Sprains
· RSI (repetitive strain injury)

Herbal soothe plasters helps the blood vessels to dilate and increases blood flow to specific areas of the body to relieve pain and assist with healing.

Contact 012 3444 198 or reception@chronicpain.co.za
www.chronicpain.co.za

Chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs) occur when the body’s immune system overreacts and begins to attack its own tissues...
04/03/2026

Chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs) occur when the body’s immune system overreacts and begins to attack its own tissues. This ongoing inflammation can lead to persistent pain, discomfort, and damage in different parts of the body.

For many people, this can mean daily pain, reduced mobility, and a lower quality of life. Understanding the role of inflammation is an important step toward managing symptoms and finding the right treatment approach.

At Dr RP Raath Chronic Pain Centre, we focus on identifying the underlying causes of chronic pain and inflammation, offering advanced therapies designed to help patients reduce pain and regain control of their lives.

If chronic pain or inflammation is affecting your daily life, professional care can make a meaningful difference.

If you would like to reduce your chronic inflammation make an appointment on 012 344 4198

Iv therapy drips are more than a celebrity wellness trend. They are also a highly effective treatment for patients with ...
02/03/2026

Iv therapy drips are more than a celebrity wellness trend. They are also a highly effective treatment for patients with serious medical conditions and have many other wellness benefits which can:
Boost Immunity
Boost Energy
Get Pain Relief
Improve Wellbeing
Improve Performance
Speed up Recovery

Visit https://chronicpain.co.za/iv-drips/ to view our drips or make an appointment on 012 3444 198 or reception@chronicpain.co.za


A person may have two or more co-existing chronic pain conditions. Such conditions can include chronic fatigue syndrome,...
27/02/2026

A person may have two or more co-existing chronic pain conditions. Such conditions can include chronic fatigue syndrome, endometriosis, fibromyalgia, inflammatory bowel disease, interstitial cystitis or temporomandibular joint dysfunction.

Contact 012 344 4198 or reception@chronicpain.co.za and let us help manage your chronic pain.

www.chronicpain.co.za

MS patients often experience pain at some point. Treatments such as drug treatments and other therapies can help you cop...
25/02/2026

MS patients often experience pain at some point. Treatments such as drug treatments and other therapies can help you cope, but it varies from person to person.

Pain can be associated with stiffness or spasms in muscles, or symptoms like Lhermitte's sign, trigeminal neuralgia or optic neuritis. It may also include symptoms affecting the senses that are not always thought of as ‘pain’, like numbness or pins and needles, or a tightness in the chest known as the 'MS hug' or 'MS girdle'.

There is no doubt that pain is one of the most challenging 'invisible' symptoms to describe and manage. Only the person experiencing it knows how it feels. It has an emotional element – it can cause distress, fear, anger and frustration, which in turn affect how you deal with it.

Pain can be exhausting, can affect your mood and your ability to do everyday activities.

Treatment

Both pharmacologic (medication) and non-pharmacologic (no medication) interventions can be used to treat pain. The treatment should address the source or cause of your pain. For example, if you have back and hip pain from an abnormal gait because of leg weakness, the treatment should be designed to improve strength and gait rather than just treat the pain. Spasticity management may include medication to lessen the stiffness and stretching exercises that can reduce stiffness.

Dr RP Raath Chronic Pain Centre 012 3444 198

You probably know the pain of “tech neck” if you have ever stared at your computer screen for hours and days. The term i...
23/02/2026

You probably know the pain of “tech neck” if you have ever stared at your computer screen for hours and days. The term is used to describe soreness, stiffness, and even injury caused by bending your head downward for too long while looking at an electronic device.

In addition to headaches, "tech neck" can cause neck pain, shoulder pain, upper back pain, tingling or numbness in your hands, and even a loss of the spine's natural curve.

It is also possible to develop posture problems as a result of "tech neck." During work, you may spend hours hovering over your phone and straining your neck forward, causing neck muscles to lengthen and chest muscles to shorten, increasing spinal pressure.

Treating and preventing tech neck

Depending on your symptoms, effective treatment for tech neck often requires a multipronged approach. For instance, muscular strain associated with tech neck, typically responds well to rest, guided physical therapy, and massage.

Trigger Point Injections to help to alleviate severe muscle pain and tightness.

For irritated joints, medial branch nerve blocks/rhizotomies may alleviate the pain.

An important component of treating as well as preventing tech neck is correcting the poor posture that stresses and strains your neck, which may include:

Tips on how to keep your phone or screen at eye level.

Learning stretching exercises to relieve the strain on your neck muscles.

Developing good overall posture and learning to recognize what that feels like.

012 3444 198

Chronic pain is pain that continues for months or even years. It can affect any part of the body and often disrupts work...
20/02/2026

Chronic pain is pain that continues for months or even years. It can affect any part of the body and often disrupts work, sleep, relationships, and overall quality of life. Over time, it may also contribute to feelings of anxiety, low mood, and emotional exhaustion.

The first step in managing chronic pain is identifying and treating the underlying cause. When the cause cannot be fully resolved, the most effective treatment plan usually includes a combination of targeted medical care, specialised therapies, and supportive lifestyle adjustments.

Common chronic pain conditions include arthritis, persistent back pain, nerve related pain, headaches and migraines, facial and jaw pain, muscle and myofascial pain, sciatica, shingles related nerve pain, sports injuries, spinal stenosis, post surgical pain, vascular pain, and trauma related pain.

You do not have to live in constant discomfort.

For professional assessment and personalised pain management, contact Dr RP Raath Chronic Pain Centre.
📞 012 344 4198

Chronic pain is not just something you “push through.” It is ongoing discomfort that can affect any area of the body and...
18/02/2026

Chronic pain is not just something you “push through.” It is ongoing discomfort that can affect any area of the body and continue for months or even years. It can influence how you move, sleep, work, and feel emotionally.

Unlike short term pain that warns you about an injury, chronic pain can remain long after the original cause has resolved. It may involve joints, nerves, muscles, the spine, or present as persistent headaches. Because it is complex, it needs more than a one size fits all solution.

At Dr RP Raath Chronic Pain Centre, we recognise that every patient’s pain journey is different. That is why we focus on a personalised, compassionate approach aimed at identifying underlying causes and creating a treatment plan tailored to your specific needs.

You do not have to live in constant discomfort. Support, understanding, and professional care are available.

To book an appointment call 012 344 4198

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213 Middelberg Street
Pretoria
0002

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Monday 07:00 - 16:00
Tuesday 07:00 - 16:00
Wednesday 07:00 - 16:00
Thursday 07:00 - 16:00
Friday 07:00 - 16:00

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A medical practice that focuses on the treatment (relief and management) of chronic pain by medical means.

Nobody takes chronic pain seriously .... until they themselves, or a loved one, suffers with it

We treat ANY chronic pain anywhere

Back Pain, Knee Pain CPRS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) Fybromyalgia Failed Back Surgery Nerve Damage/Impingement Sciatica Nerve Pain Migraines/Cluster Headaches/Tension Headaches Peripheral Neuropathy Pain with no apparent physical structural cause or inflammatory cause Pain resistant to normal ‘anti-nociceptive drugs’ (pain killers) Pain in distribution of a specific nerve or spinal root. (leg pain with / without back pain, arm pain with / without neck pain Acute shingles – older patients in winter months HIV and cancer patients – reduced immunity Post herpes neuralgia – persistent pain after shingles Phantom limb pain etc Neuralgia – trigeminal - face pain Diabetic Neuropathy Burning feet After Chemo Therapy Lupus Rheumatoid arthiritis Post operative pain becoming chronic Chronic pelvic pain Cancer and terminal pain