Pain specialist doctor in Delhi

 Dr. Amod Manocha Dr. Amod Manocha is the Head of Pain Management Services at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket. He is trained as a Pain Management Specialist and an Anaesthetist in the UK. He has over 13 years of work experience in the UK including working as a Chronic Pain Consultant in many UK hospitals. Dr. Manocha believes in multidisciplinary approach and providing evidence-based treatments at par with international standards. He is committed to providing quality care and believes in building long-term relationship with patients based on honest communication and keeping their interests foremost. Professional Qualifications Fellow of Faculty of Pain Medicine, Royal College of Anaesthetists (FFPMRCA) Royal College of Anaesthetists, London. Fellow of Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) Royal College of Anaesthetists, London. Post Graduate Diploma in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (PGD MSK US) University of East London, UK. Post Graduate Diploma in Rheumatology University of Sou...

  Sacroiliac Joint Pain What are sacroiliac joints (SIJ) and where are they located? The sacroiliac joint is large, strong joints between lower end of the spine and the pelvis. There are two sacroiliac joints, one on each side. These joints play an important role in transmitting the upper body weight to the hips and legs and hence undergo a significant amount of stress in day to day life. They function as shock absorbers and are reinforced by multiple strong ligaments. Sacroiliac joints are supplied by a number of nerves which when irritated can hurt. What causes sacroiliac joint pain? Sacroiliac joints do not allow much movement as both too much and too little movement can become a source of pain. Some of the causes of SIJ pain include Trauma/ injuries involving the joints or the surrounding ligaments such as following a fall on the buttock or a road traffic accident. Mechanical stress due to various reasons such as previous spinal fusion surgery or leg length discrepancy leading ...

Pain in cancer may arise due to many reasons and is often the presenting complaint leading to the diagnosis of cancer. It may be Related to cancer itself or its spread to other body parts A late presentation due to side effect of treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery A result of extra stress placed on other body parts for example shoulder pain due to using of a stick for walking A totally unrelated coincidental problem such as arthritis Pain can be of differentiated into  background pain  (which is always present in the background and is managed with regular medications) and  breakthrough pain  (pain which breaks through your regular pain relief). Breakthrough pain may occur unprovoked or may be triggered by external or internal factors. In cancer patients different types of pain may coexist. It is not just limited to pain arising from inflammation and tissue damage for example cancer of pancreas spreading to neighbouring organs and nerves leadin...

Neck Pain is a pain posteriorly anywhere between the skull base and thoracic spine. It is the largest cause of musculoskeletal disability after low back pain. Approximately two-thirds of the population will suffer from neck pain at some time in their life with high prevalence in middle ages. Fortunately for most people the acute pain resolves within days or weeks although in some it may reoccur or become chronic. Neck pain may be a result of... Local pathology Whiplash (flexion-extension) injuries/ trauma Be a part of a more widespread systemic problem such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia etc. Be a result of referred pain from neighboring areas for example the shoulder joint. Neck pain  usually has a multifactorial etiology -poor posture, neck strain/injuries, anxiety, depression and stress can play a role in magnifying the perceived pain. Quite often the diagnosis of simple or nonspecific neck pain is used implying postural and mechanical causes; thi...