
Dr Arul James
MBBS MD FRCA FFPMRCA
CLINICAL LEAD & CONSULTANT CHRONIC PAIN MEDICINE

Expert Chronic Pain Consultant in Birmingham & West Midlands
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Struggling with chronic pain? Dr. James, a leading Chronic Pain Consultant and Clinical Lead for Chronic Pain Medicine, provides expert pain management services at Spire Little Aston Hospital and The Vesey Private Hospital in Birmingham.
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With years of experience, he specialises in treating fibromyalgia, joint pain, nerve pain, and complex pain syndromes.
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His approach combines advanced pain interventions like steroid injections, nerve blocks, and pain infusions with holistic strategies to improve long-term well-being.
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At his pain clinic, patient-centred care is the priority. Each treatment plan is personalised to help you regain control, reduce pain, and improve your quality of life.
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Treatments offered

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Ultrasound-guided injections
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Shoulder pain
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Knee pain
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Abdominal pain
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Occipital headache
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Hip pain
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Ankle pain
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Trigger point injections
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Scar infiltration
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Local anaesthetic infusion
- Lidocaine infusion
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Medical Cannabis Service for
pain relief
- Medical Cannabis Prescription
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X-ray guided injections
- Sacro-iliac joint injection & radiofrequency denervation
- Spine facet joint medial branch injection & radiofrequency denervation
- Epidural injection
- Knee genicular nerve injection & radiofrequency denervation
* Very helpful
* Very informative
* Excellent consult
* The consultant listened to my journey with pain. Discussed methods to help and is arranging treatment
*Doctor gave me or the information I needed I felt very relaxed with him
* He seemed knowledgeable and understands the urgency of the injections
* listened and explained things
* Dr.James was very professional & informative. I like his suggestions
Listened to what i had to say gave plan moving forward
* Very helpful. Listened to what I had to say. And hopefully deal with my problem. I wasn’t left waiting either .
* Very polote friendly and helpful
* Very thoroughand and clear with information
* The Dr explained everything clearly to me & I felt he really listened. He was also very kind & helpful.
* Superb customer service, polite, friendly and felt listen to and valued.
* Amazing Dr and support worker.
Perfect service and great doctors and nurses
* He listened and explained what was causing my pain so I have a better understanding.
* We thought he was a wonderful Doctor, very professional and friendly, he made me and my mom feel instantly at ease, and he explained everything so thoroughly.
* Very understanding, listened to concerns and was happy to answer questions. Was patient and very knowledgeable. Thank you!
* He was kind, listened and understood my condition. He also prescribed treatments that I think will help in the long run
* Dr James was pleasant and explained everything I needed to know and was most helpful nothing was to much trouble.
* Was put at ease straight away and answered my worries
* Very nice doctor explained every thing and was happy with what I was told very positive with what treatments I would need
* Clearly explained and a plan of care going forward.
* Very happy
Listened carefully and was very reassured
* He is doing something for my back as o other doctors have
* He seemed like he really listened and cared about me.
* Listened, understood what my issues are, and gave realistic and achievable guidance for me
* Excellent when listening and explaining
* He was very helpful
* Was very friendly and listened carefully
* Felt listened to
* Thorough and very informative, helpful
* Most help I’ve had in 2 years with my back and neck pain. Out of all the doctors and specialists I’ve seen, no one has ever physically looked at my back/neck apart from today. Plan in place to reduce my pain. Very happy with today’s appointment. Feeling more optimistic for the future
* He was clear and thorough and made sure I knew what was happening, and the nurse was very helpful
* It was really good to feel that the consultant actually listened . Appointment was on time and staff as always really pleasant and approachable
* Dr James always listens intently to my answers and really knows his job. He's very friendly.
* The doctor was very clear explaining and understanding
* Listening to me, not judging & having a plan going forward
*He was very easy to talk to, listened well to my problems and hopefully has come up with a good plan to help me with my pain
* Made the information understandable & nice manner
* He actually listened to me
* He explained want I should be doing in plan English and what my treatment was going to be
* Gave his opinion to help me
* Finally after 4 years of pain I feel relieved that I’m at last going to get the help I need. Thank you
* Very happy to talking with Doctor
Listened to me with out judgement & made me feel safe, heard & not a burden
* I was listened to. I didn’t feel rushed and felt clear about what the procedure would entail.
* He was very informative about what would happen next in his thoughts to help me.
* All staff were lovely and welcoming and everything explained in detail to calm any nerves or doubts.
* So helpful and kind absolutely beautiful experience as I was in pain. Very professional service and thorough. Very reassuring indeed
* Because I was very comfortable and the doctor and Karen was so good
* Answered all my questions
* Very professional
* Cause I was asked
* Seen very quickly very helpful
* Was straight in for appointment doctor and nurses very friendly everything was explained to me so I understood
* Perfect service and great doctors and nurses
* Very pleasant, explained everything in layman's terms. Realised how much pain I am in and explained what procedures he will carry out.
* Very clear and thorough extremely helpful
* He was very nice and professional
* Dr James was kind caring and very patient. He listened and explained my treatment olan
* He was very understanding and explained everything so I can understand great experience
* We could understand the doctor, and we felt very positive about the new treatment Mr meaney is going to have
* He clearly listened to what I said and he clearly explained all my options. I wasn't rushed and I felt he taken what I said into consideration. Most doctors are very quick to blame things in my weight but he wasn't overly concerned with that and treat me like I was a normal human being. I was very happy with the service I received from him.
* I am very please with Dr James and sincerely thanking to him, he understood my pain and suffering situation and he has given me very appropriate and effective pain management plans so I could manage my pain and suffering little bit easier.
* Very thorough and informative
* Dr James was very welcoming and made me feel at ease. He was very thorough and didn’t leave anything out giving me plenty of time to explain any issues/concerns and address anything of note. He explained what would happen after this appointment and made sure I was aware of everything!
Your Guide to Chronic Pain Management
Chronic pain affects millions, impacting daily life and well-being. This book provides expert advice and practical strategies to help individuals manage pain effectively and regain their quality of life. Covering evidence-based treatments, holistic approaches, and lifestyle changes, it’s a valuable resource for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals alike. Empower yourself with the knowledge to navigate chronic pain and access the support you need. Available worldwide!