Written by: Dr. RP Raath Chronic Pain Centre

Are you struggling with chronic pain?
Chronic pain refers to long-lasting pain for which a clear cause has not yet been identified—but relief is possible.

At the Dr RP Raath Chronic Pain Centre, we specialise in diagnosing and treating all forms of chronic pain with a focused, evidence-based approach aimed at addressing the root cause of pain, not simply masking symptoms.

We treat a wide range of chronic pain conditions, including persistent back or neck pain (even after spinal surgery), migraines and headaches—particularly following whiplash injuries—nerve-related pain in the arms, hands, legs, and feet, burning or tingling sensations, poor circulation, cancer-related pain and ongoing pain after cancer treatment, phantom limb pain following amputations, pain that persists after injury or surgery, multiple sclerosis-related nerve pain, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, fibromyalgia, and many other chronic pain conditions. In fact, we treat any type of chronic pain.

Dr Russell Raath is a highly qualified medical specialist and anesthesiologist with an international fellowship in Interventional Pain Practice. With over 18 years of experience and more than 8,800 patients treated, his approach goes beyond simply prescribing pain medication. The focus is on identifying and eliminating the underlying cause of pain—killing the fire rather than merely clearing the smoke.

If you are living with chronic pain, there is a better way forward. We believe your pain is real, and together, we can work toward lasting relief.

Contact us today your appointment – reception@chronicpain.co.za


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Date published: 08/01/2026
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