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EXPERT CARE. A BRIGHTER TOMORROW.

Facet joint pain

Specialist assessment and treatment, so you can move with confidence.

Consultant-led care for facet joint pain,
helping to relieve spinal joint pain, stiffness,
and restricted movement.

Consultant-led care

All services in one place

Focused on a better tomorrow

UNDERSTANDING FACET JOINT PAIN

Facet joint pain can affect everyday life.

Facet joint pain can cause localised back pain, stiffness and reduced flexibility, making everyday activities more difficult. It can affect your ability to stand, walk, twist or work, and may also disturb your sleep.

Poor sleep

Work and productivity

Everyday activities

Quality of life

Expert support to help you move forward.

THE PATIENT PATHWAY

A clear path from assessment to recovery.

1. Consultant Assessment

A detailed evaluation of your symptoms, medical history and examination.

2. Imaging Review

We use advanced imaging, such as MRI or X-ray, to identify facet joint changes and rule out other causes.

3. Targeted Treatment

A personalised treatment plan including image-guided injections or other minimally invasive options.

4. Rehabilitation and Recovery

A structured rehabilitation programme to restore movement, strength and confidence, with ongoing support.

WHY CHOOSE DORSET PAIN CLINIC

Specialist care. Real advantages.

Everything in one place

Assessment, imaging, treatment and rehabilitation under one roof.

More coordinated and often more affordable than fragmented private hospital pathways

Streamlined care without unnecessary delays or costs.

Highly experienced consultant-led team

Specialist expertise you can trust.

Advanced imaging and rehabilitation facilities

State-of-the-art technology to support your diagnosis and recovery.

OUR UNIQUE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM

A team around you.

We have a complete team of highly experienced senior physiotherapists, chiropractors, rehabilitation experts, rheumatologists and orthopaedic specialists.

Dr Laith Al-Obaidi

MBChB, MSc, MRes (London), FRCR

Dr Laith Al-Obaidi is a Consultant Radiologist and Interventional Pain Specialist.
He specialises in spine and musculoskeletal imaging, ultrasound, and image-guided procedures.
At Dorset Pain Clinic, he provides precise, diagnosis-led treatment using advanced imaging techniques.

Dr Khalid Alaib

MBCHB, DPMCAI, FCARCSI, Dublin (Ireland)

Dr Khalid Alaib is a Consultant in Pain Medicine and Anaesthesia.
He specialises in spinal, nerve, joint, and complex pain conditions, with extensive experience in pain management. At Dorset Pain Clinic, he provides personalised, expert pain management and guided interventions.

GROWING TO SERVE YOU

A fast-growing specialist service built around coordinated patient care.

We’re expanding rapidly to help more people across Dorset and beyond access expert, joined-up care for facet joint pain and related musculoskeletal conditions.

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High-standard facilities in one location.

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Facet joint pain

Expert assessment. Personalised treatment. A brighter tomorrow.

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