Effective treatment of chronic pain requires a personalized, multifaceted approach to be successful. At Sugar Land Pain & Spine Specialists, you'll work closely with Dr. Ahmed Sewielam, our fellowship-trained pain management specialist, to develop a pain treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. We remain at the forefront of pain management techniques to bring our patients the best care possible.
Dr. Ahmed Sewielam, who was the former founder and Chief of the Department of Pain Management and Spine at Kelsey Seybold Clinics, and also former Chief Resident at Baylor, he has performed over 100,000 procedures in his career. He specializes in physical medicine and has completed an interventional pain fellowship in anesthesia, ensuring that you receive the highest standard of care.
Back and Spine
- Back pain
- Disc herniations
- Spinal stenosis
- Sciatica
Neck and Shoulder
- Neck pain
- Shoulder pain
Joints and Extremities
- Joint pain
- Ankle pain
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Sacroiliac Joint pain
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
Head and Face
- Migraine headaches
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Post Herpetic Neuralgia
Other Conditions
-Piriformis syndrome
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
- Central pain syndrome
- Neuropathic pain
- Cancer Pain
Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural steroid injections deliver anti-inflammatory medication directly into the epidural space of the spine to reduce inflammation and pain. This procedure is effective for:
- Herniated discs
- Spinal stenosis
- Sciatica
Facet Joint Injections
Facet joint injections involve injecting a steroid medication into the arthritic facet joints of the spine to relieve pain and inflammation. This procedure is commonly used for:
- Neck pain
- Back pain
Medial Branch Blocks
Medial branch blocks are diagnostic injections that help identify the source of pain in the facet joints by temporarily numbing the medial branch nerves.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Radiofrequency ablation is a minimally-invasive procedure that destroys nerve fibers transmitting pain signals. Dr. Sewielam performs RFA to treat spinal arthritis pain in areas such as:
- Cervical Spine
- Thoracic Spine
- Lumbar Spine
- Sacral Spine
Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS)
Spinal cord stimulation involves implanting a small device that sends electrical pulses to the spinal cord to interrupt pain signals. This cutting-edge technology is used to treat:
- Chronic back pain
- Chronic neck pain
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Nerve Blocks
Nerve blocks deliver local anesthetic and steroids around specific nerves to provide pain relief. Examples include:
- Ganglion Impar Block
- Genitofemoral Nerve Block
- Ilioinguinal Nerve Block
- Intercostal Nerve Block
- Interscalene Nerve Block
- Occipital Nerve Block
- Stellate Ganglion Block
- Suprascapular Nerve Block
Joint Injections
Joint injections involve administering medication directly into the affected joint to reduce pain and inflammation. This procedure is effective for:
- Knee pain
- Shoulder pain
- Hip pain
Trigger Point Injections
Trigger point injections target specific areas of muscle that are tight or knotted, providing relief from:
- Muscle pain
- Fibromyalgia
Bursa Injections
Bursa injections are used to treat inflammation of the bursa, a small fluid-filled sac that cushions bones and tendons. Commonly treated areas include:
- Shoulder
- Hip
- Knee
- Ankle
PRP for Sports Injuries
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy
PRP therapy is an advanced regenerative treatment using your body's own platelets to promote healing and reduce inflammation. It is effective for:
- Joint pain (knee, shoulder, knee, elbow, hip)
- Tendon injuries
- Ligament injuries
- Muscle injuries
- Spine conditions
Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid injections are administered to reduce inflammation and pain in injured tissues, such as:
- Tendons
- Bursae
- Joints
Regenerative Medicine Techniques
We offer a variety of regenerative medicine techniques to help athletes recover from injuries and enhance their performance, including:
- Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
- Prolotherapy
Dr. Sewielam is one of the first to use innovative Botox treatments for difficult to treat chronic low back pain after failed lower back surgery.
He also uses Botox to treat other conditions such as:
If you are struggling with chronic pain, contact Sugar Land Pain & Spine Specialists to schedule a consultation with Dr. Ahmed Sewielam. With his expertise and comprehensive treatment options, we can help you achieve lasting pain relief and improve your quality of life.
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