What is post surgical pain?

Postoperative pain is the physical discomfort that occurs after surgery. It is a normal response of the body to a surgical procedure, resulting from incisions, tissue manipulation, and the inflammatory process. While most cases resolve within days or weeks, in some patients the pain persists for more than three months, becoming chronic post-surgical pain that interferes with recovery and overall quality of life.

This type of pain may be described as sharp, burning, electric, or constant, and can significantly affect mobility, sleep, and emotional well-being.

Causes

Pain following surgery may be caused by multiple factors, including:

  • Direct nerve injury during the procedure

  • Abnormal healing processes (such as neuromas or fibrosis)

  • Persistent inflammation or postoperative infection.

  • Individual factors such as anxiety, pain sensitivity, or preexisting medical conditions

The risk of developing chronic pain is higher after procedures such as mastectomy, hernia repair, amputations, or spinal surgery.

Treatments for postoperative pain at CEAD

At CEAD, we provide a specialized and personalized approach to managing and treating postoperative pain:

  • Image-guided analgesic blocks to control pain at the level of the affected nerve

  • Regenerative therapies such as ozone therapy and intravenous therapy to promote healing

  • Neuromodulating medications that control pain without causing dependence

  • Radiofrequency treatments and neurostimulation for chronic or treatment-resistant cases

  • Personalized physical therapy to restore movement and prevent adhesions

  • Emotional support through psychological and psychiatric care

Prevention

  • Proper pain control starting from the first day after surgery

  • Use of minimally invasive surgical techniques whenever possible

  • Continuous postoperative follow-up to identify signs of abnormal pain early

  • Patient education on what constitutes expected postoperative pain and when to seek medical advice

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