Pain doc

Pain relief without surgery

Back pain, neck pain and other pain conditions are difficult to endure. Pain can lead to low mood, poor sleep, and affect our work and social life. People in pain tend to feel alone and helpless, and yet are afraid to seek help. We aim to give you pain relief without surgery, with minimal downtime, and minimal reliance on medications.

Dr Thor Timothy, a pain doctor/pain specialist in Singapore with Novena Pain Management Clinic, will help you to make sense of your pain, and partner with you to explore your options. These include simple medications, exercise and minimally invasive procedures. Nucleoplasty may be suitable for disc herniations/protrusions, and radiofrequency ablation procedures for pain from facet joints.

We are Medisave accredited and on the AIA panel, Singlife, HSBC, Prudential panel, GE panel, NTUC income panel, Bupa panel among others.

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Back pain and Neck pain: when should I see a specialist?

  • Back pain that lasts for more than a week
  • Pain that shoots down the arm, leg or buttock
  • Weakness in the arms or legs
  • Numbness and tingling sensation
  • Weight loss without reason
  • Loss of bladder or bowel control

How to treat back pain?

  • Try non-opioid medications and physiotherapy first.
  • Have a balanced diet and consider supplements like fish oil.
  • Establish goals and have a time-frame
  • Consider pain injections and procedures if pain persists before it becomes too chronic
  • Open surgery can be very effective, but has with higher risks.
  • Consider non-surgical pain injections in the frail with medical problems or the elderly.
  • Outpatient pain procedures like radiofrequency treatments and nucleoplasty are also suitable for the busy adult, with little downtime.
Pain conditions, back pain, neck pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, neuropathic pain, crps, cancer pain

Pain conditions

Pain conditions may be chronic or acute, and can involve joints and muscles, or nerves.

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pain treatment without surgery, nucleoplasty, annuloplasty, facet joint radiofrequency, pulse radiofrequecy, ultrasound guided injections, outpatient, day surgery

Pain Treatments

Non-surgical pain treatments are used to treat nerves, joints and muscle.

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Pain Specialist doctor based in Singapore

Dr Thor Timothy is an Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist based in Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital Singapore who will partner with you to get you better. Find out more here.

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Dr Thor Timothy Anuntapon Chutatape, pain specialist in Singapore, pain doctor in Singapore, AIA specialist panel, AXA panel, Great Eastern specialist panel, NTUC income specialist panel, Prudential specialist panel, Bupa panel Specialises in pain relief with without surgery, radiofrequency ablation.

Contact us to help with your back pain and neck pain. It starts today!

 
 
 
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 Marta Grutka 
 
2024-02-24
 
 
  
Dr Thor was my anaesthetist for my hip replacement surgery earlier this week. I can think of no better person for the job: He was calm, kind, and very skilled - I don't even remember anyone asking me to "count down from 10" or any of the other "tricks" used by others in the past. I personally had no side effects from the GA. Instead, I woke up feeling mentally clear and peaceful. Thank you very much.
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Jan Natac 
 
2024-02-05
 
 
  
Came in to his clinic for Plantar Fascitis pain, Dr.Thor explained the 2 options for the procedures and answers some of my querries. He  will prompt me for the next steps he will do so I wont be scared. Dr.Thor is very gentle and kind to his patients. I would like to thank also the nurse who assisted him and hold my hand during the procedure (angel on scrub - appreciate it a lot 😘) I will defenitely refer Dr.Thor to my friends or friends of friends if they need pain management services.
Thank you Dr.Thor and to your kind staff! All the Best and more power!
Happy Chinese New Year! 🎉💐
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Ratnamalar Selvaratnam 
 
2023-11-29
 
 
  
This is my second experience with Dr Thor as my anaesthetist and Nurse Erin. First was when I underwent right TKR in June 2022 and now left TKR IN November 2023

I’m ever grateful to Dr Thor and Erin for all both of them have done to expedite my recovery 🙏🏼 through effective Pain Management.

It made a positive  and significant difference, enabling me to effectively commence knee bending and knee extension exercises the same day as the operation.

Thank you 🙏🏼
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Christina 
 
2023-08-15
 
 
  
I recently had the first surgery of my life and Dr Chutatape were my anesthetist.

His kindness and professionalism left an indelible mark on my experience. His ability to alleviate my anxiety and fear made all the difference, allowing me to undergo the procedure with confidence.
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Amelin Bhullar 
 
2023-05-25
 
 
  
After seeing so many doctors who treat health like a business, Dr Thor Timothy is truly a breath of fresh air. Highly recommended as he's honest, caring and does his best to help.
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Weven 555 
 
2023-05-22
 
 
  
Post on behalf of my aunt, Very patient and nice doctor. Highly recommend!
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Ellis Lin 
 
2023-05-16
 
 
  
I am grateful to have met Dr Thor who treated my whiplash injury effectively.

Dr Thor is one of the most dedicated, compassionate and empathetic doctors I ever come across and will definitely recommend him to anyone seeking treatment for pain management.

Always a pleasant experience visiting Dr Thor’s clinic as I get to see him on time (most clinics/doctors make you wait for a really long time even with appointment) hence this is really a plus point for me. His clinic staff are polite and efficient! Thank you for the good service!
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 Javis Wang 
 
2023-04-28
 
 
  
Dr Thor has been a very caring doctor, very detailed in the assessment of my condition. He is also very patient in his explanation to me regarding my medical condition, despite having to repeat several times on the same question. Highly recommended.
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 kristie chen 
 
2023-04-28
 
 
  
I think this is the first time I had an anaesthetist physically check in on me post surgery - what have I been missing?? Dr Thor was warm, friendly and professional all at the same time. Very assuring and very personable. Am so glad my main surgeon chose him as the anaesthetist. Now I know who I can go to in the future if ever there is a serious pain management need. Thank you, Dr Thor. 😌
  
 
  
 
 
  
 
 toh leng chai 
 
2023-03-03
 
 
  
Dr Thor is a very caring and responsible doctor who will ensure you get the best treatment and nurse you back to good health. I feel very happy and honored to be treated by him. I would greatly recommend him to friends and family who will need his service.

Pain doc by Dr Thor Timothy A Chutatape is part of Novena Pain Management Centre based in Mount Elizabeth Novena Hospital and Farrer Park Hospital. You can contact us here, or simply drop us a WhatsApp or SMS text.