ACNES Injections

ACNES injections are a targeted treatment designed to relieve pain caused by Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (ACNES), a condition where small nerves in the abdominal wall become trapped or irritated. Using carefully placed local anaesthetic, often combined with corticosteroid medication, this minimally invasive procedure helps reduce inflammation, calm irritated nerves, and provide lasting pain relief. Our expert pain specialists offer personalised treatment plans to help restore comfort, improve mobility, and get you back to living life with less pain.

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ACNES Injection Treatment at Our Private Pain Clinic in Manchester

If you're experiencing persistent abdominal pain that has not improved with rest, medication, or previous investigations, you may be suffering from Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (ACNES). This often overlooked condition occurs when nerves within the abdominal wall become compressed, leading to chronic, localised pain that can significantly affect your daily life.

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At The Manchester Pain Clinic, we provide specialist ACNES injection treatment to accurately diagnose and effectively manage this condition. We welcome privately paying and privately insured patients from Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire, and across the North West, offering expert care tailored to your individual needs.

 

What Is ACNES?

Anterior Cutaneous Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (ACNES) is one of the most common causes of chronic abdominal wall pain. It develops when the small nerves that pass through the abdominal muscles become trapped or irritated as they travel towards the skin.

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Because the symptoms can mimic many other abdominal conditions, ACNES is frequently misdiagnosed, meaning patients often undergo multiple tests before receiving the correct diagnosis. Fortunately, once identified, targeted injection therapy can provide significant relief.

 

Common symptoms that ACNES injections can help with include:

• Localised abdominal pain, often affecting one small area

• Sharp, stabbing or burning pain in the abdominal wall

• Pain that worsens when sitting up, twisting, coughing or exercising

• Tenderness when pressing on a specific point of the abdomen

• Pain that persists despite normal scans or blood tests

• Discomfort that interferes with work, sleep or everyday activities

 

How Can ACNES Injections Help?

At our private Manchester pain clinic, we perform precisely guided ACNES injections that target the affected nerve directly, helping to:

• Reduce inflammation around the trapped nerve

• Block pain signals travelling to the brain

• Confirm the diagnosis of ACNES

• Improve movement and daily function

• Reduce reliance on pain medication

• Provide long-lasting pain relief for many patients

 

Your consultant may use a local anaesthetic to both diagnose and treat the condition, with corticosteroid medication added where appropriate to reduce inflammation and prolong pain relief. Every treatment plan is tailored to your symptoms and clinical assessment.

 

Why Choose The Manchester Pain Clinic for ACNES Injections?

• Expert Care from Leading Pain Specialists: Our experienced consultants specialise in diagnosing and treating complex pain conditions, including nerve entrapment syndromes. Using expert assessment and precise injection techniques, we aim to provide safe, accurate and effective treatment.

• Non-Surgical, Targeted Pain Relief: ACNES injections are a minimally invasive treatment that can provide significant pain relief without the need for surgery. For many patients, they offer both a valuable diagnostic tool and an effective long-term treatment option.

• Private & Convenient Appointments: We offer fast access to specialist consultations with minimal waiting times. Whether you are paying privately or using private medical insurance, our clinic welcomes patients from Manchester, Cheshire, Lancashire and surrounding areas.

 

Your Journey Towards Lasting Pain Relief

Your treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation with one of our experienced pain consultants. We'll carefully assess your symptoms, review any previous investigations, and examine you to determine whether ACNES is the cause of your pain.

 

If ACNES injections are recommended, the procedure is performed quickly within our modern private clinic. Most patients can return home shortly afterwards and resume normal daily activities with very little downtime.

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Call our friendly team today or complete our simple online enquiry form by clicking the 'Make an Enquiry' button to arrange your appointment with expert pain specialist consultant Dr Jonathan Rajan. Don't let pain hold you back. Take the first step towards expert diagnosis, personalised treatment, and lasting relief with The Manchester Pain Clinic.