Dr Vijayanand (Vijay) is an internationally experienced pain management specialist in private practice in Christchurch.
Musculoskeletal and interventional pain medicine involves the diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the musculoskeletal system (bones, muscles, cartilage, ligaments, tendons and other connective tissue). These disorders may occur as the result of injury or of a gradual onset condition such as osteoarthritis and may cause chronic (long term) or acute disability and pain.
Management of musculoskeletal disorders includes a wide range of treatments including patient education, pain management strategies, manipulative techniques, exercise and rehabilitation programmes, acupuncture, specialised injection techniques and appropriate medication.