Living with persistent back pain, neck pain, sciatica, joint pain, arthritis-related pain or nerve pain can affect every aspect of your life. Our private pain management clinic in Bournemouth provides expert assessment and personalised treatment for a wide range of acute and chronic pain conditions.
Led by Consultant Radiologist Dr Laith Al-Obaidi alongside Pain Management Consultant Dr Khalid Alaib, we combine specialist consultation, advanced diagnostic imaging, ultrasound-guided injections, fluoroscopy-guided spinal procedures and rehabilitation to support reduced pain and improved function.
Consultant Radiologist Dr. Laith Al-Obaidi and Pain Management Consultant and Anaesthetist Dr. Khalid Alaib offer integrated, patient-centred care, drawing on their combined expertise in pain medicine, diagnostic imaging, and advanced image-guided procedures.
Dr. Al-Obaidi is a Consultant Radiologist specialising in musculoskeletal ultrasound, advanced imaging, and pain management, including ultrasound-guided injections, dedicated to delivering patient-centred care with precision.
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Dr. Khalid Alaib is a highly experienced Pain Management Consultant specialising in complex and chronic pain conditions. He combines clinical expertise with a holistic, patient-centred approach to help patients manage pain and improve their quality of life.
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Our Pain Management Clinic based in Bournemouth, Dorset, brings together specialist assessment, advanced diagnostics, image-guided treatments and rehabilitation support to manage persistent pain. The service has two integrated parts:
Led by Dr Khalid Alaib, our Pain Management Clinic provides a detailed assessment of your symptoms, medical history, previous treatments and any existing imaging or investigations. If required, you may be referred for further diagnostic imaging to help guide your treatment.
Following your assessment, we’ll discuss the most appropriate options for you, leading to a personalised treatment plan. This may include image-guided injections, rehabilitation or other specialist procedures where clinically appropriate.
Led by Dr Laith Al-Obaidi, our image-guided injection service provides precision-guided pain procedures, including ultrasound-guided injections, fluoroscopy-guided spinal injections, nerve root blocks, medial branch blocks, facet joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections and caudal epidural injections, where clinically appropriate. The choice of procedure depends on your personalised treatment plan.
Treatments are supported by our wider multidisciplinary team, including rehabilitation specialists, to help reduce pain, improve function and support your recovery.
Our experienced Pain Management Consultant, Dr. Khalid Alaib, offers comprehensive assessments for a wide range of conditions, including:
Each consultation includes a detailed history, physical examination, and a personalised treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. From here you can easily be referred for imaging, guided injections and other treatments as required.
If your main concern is persistent back pain, sciatica or symptoms related to spinal conditions, you may benefit from our specialist Spinal Pain and Sciatica Clinic.
Initial Consultation – £150 (20 minutes)
Follow Up – £100 (20 minutes)
Following your initial consultation, we will create a bespoke care plan tailored to your individual needs. This may incorporate a combination of the following:
We offer ultrasound-guided injections for accurate and effective pain relief. These procedures are performed on-site, ensuring convenience and continuity of care. Ultrasound guidance enhances precision, safety, and the overall effectiveness of each injection. Treatments include:
Access advanced imaging services such as MRI, Ultrasound and X-Ray conveniently on-site, enabling precise diagnosis and targeted pain relief treatments using the latest technology.
We offer personalised support to complement and enhance pain management interventions. Our Integrated Rehabilitation Centre provides dedicated care for managing chronic pain conditions, including physiotherapy, chiropractic, specialist rehabilitation, and recovery programmes designed to restore function and improve quality of life.
Patients can self-refer to our Pain Management Clinic, so you do not need a GP referral to book an appointment. Bookings can be made via our easy-to-use online booking system. We also accept referrals from GPs, consultants, physiotherapists, chiropractors and other healthcare professionals. If you are looking for a private pain clinic in Dorset, you can contact us directly to arrange an appointment. If you plan to use private medical insurance, please check with your insurer whether you need pre-authorisation before booking.
Not necessarily. During your consultation, your consultant will assess your symptoms, medical history and any previous imaging. If further imaging is required, this can be arranged on-site before deciding on the most appropriate treatment.
No. Injections are not appropriate for everyone. Following your assessment, your consultant will recommend a personalised treatment plan based on your individual needs. This may include further imaging, rehabilitation support, or, where clinically appropriate, an image-guided injection or other treatment.
Yes. Where clinically appropriate, our consultants may offer image-guided pain procedures, including fluoroscopy-guided spinal injections, alongside ultrasound-guided injections, nerve root blocks, medial branch blocks, facet joint injections, sacroiliac joint injections and caudal epidural injections. The choice of procedure depends on your clinical assessment, imaging findings and discussion of the risks, benefits and alternatives.
Patients using private medical insurance should check authorisation requirements with their insurer before booking.
This service is not suitable for medical emergencies. If you have new weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the saddle area, fever with severe spinal pain, unexplained weight loss, recent major trauma, or severe rapidly worsening symptoms, please seek urgent medical help through NHS 111, your GP, or emergency services.
After your consultation, your consultant will provide a personalised treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. Depending on your assessment, you may be referred for imaging, image-guided injections or other treatments as required.
Clinically reviewed by Dr Laith Al-Obaidi, Consultant Radiologist and Image-Guided Intervention Pain Specialist and Dr Khalid Alaib, Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia.
Procedure fees vary depending on the treatment required. A full quote will be provided before any procedure is booked. Click here for more information on pricing.
This service is not suitable for medical emergencies. If you have new leg weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control, numbness around the saddle area, fever with severe spinal pain, recent major trauma, unexplained weight loss, or rapidly worsening symptoms, please seek urgent medical help through NHS 111, your GP, or emergency services.
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Prefer to book in person, or over the phone? – You’re always welcome to call us 01202 436222 (Mon-Fri, 08:30–18:00) or visit our clinic at the address below.
Health Sciences University
Parkwood Campus
Parkwood Rd
Bournemouth
BH5 2DF
