Chronic Pain Treatment
Specialist doctor‑led care
Treat the root cause with TAME — not just temporary relief. For plantar fasciitis, frozen shoulder, and chronic elbow pain.
Key ideas
“Most chronic pain is not only from muscles or bones — abnormal blood vessels are a key driver that is often overlooked.”
- Abnormal blood vessels grow alongside nerves, driving continuous pain
- Painkillers and physical therapy often provide only temporary relief
- TAME targets the root cause directly — no surgery required
Why Does Chronic Pain Happen?
In the human body, blood vessels and nerves always grow together. When there is repeated injury or inflammation, the body creates abnormal new blood vessels in the affected area — and unnecessary nerves grow alongside them. These extra nerves are what cause persistent, ongoing pain.
Once these abnormal blood vessels form, they are very difficult to reduce on their own. This is why painkillers or topical treatments often provide only temporary relief — they treat the symptom, not the source.
It has been found that abnormal blood vessels tend to form especially in people over the age of 40. However, younger people who repeatedly strain specific areas through sports or work can also develop these vessels.
Repeated Injury / Ageing
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Abnormal Blood Vessels Form
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Extra Nerves Grow
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Chronic Pain
Chronic Pain Conditions We Treat
Select a condition to explore symptoms, what other clinics offer, how YOUNIFY's TAME is different, and who is a good candidate.
Common Symptoms
- Severe heel pain — especially the first steps in the morning
- Pain worsens after prolonged standing or walking
- Temporary relief during movement, but pain returns after rest
- Tenderness along the inner or central heel
Step‑by‑Step TAME Treatment
TAME (TransArterial MicroEmbolization) is a minimally invasive procedure that directly blocks abnormal blood vessels — the source of chronic pain.
Injection Technique for TAME
This injection is different from common treatments such as corticosteroids or nerve block injections. It directly targets the abnormal blood vessels that cause pain.
It is performed by specialists using a substance specifically designed to reduce these vessels. Because it treats the cause of pain rather than masking it, results tend to be more durable.
More than 80% of appropriately selected patients experience significant improvement, and this treatment has been provided to thousands of patients with no serious side effects reported.
>80% significant improvement (in selected patients)
Catheterization for TAME
For more targeted treatment, we offer catheter-based TAME — a minimally invasive procedure that precisely locates and blocks the abnormal blood vessels causing pain.
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A small tube — similar to an IV line — is inserted into a blood vessel. A very thin, soft catheter (about 0.6 mm wide) is gently guided through the blood vessels from the wrist or groin to the painful area under real-time X-ray imaging.
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Once the catheter reaches the target area, the abnormal blood vessels can be clearly identified. The treatment substance is then delivered directly to them with precision.
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The substance injected through the catheter forms tiny particles that selectively reduce blood flow in the abnormal vessels, causing them to shrink and close — while normal blood vessels remain completely healthy and unaffected.
Medical substance used
- Imipenem/Cilastatin, safely used for over 20 years.
- Forms tiny particles that selectively reduce blood flow in abnormal vessels.
- Helps reduce inflammation at its source and provide durable pain relief.
Efficacy and Safety
Technical Success Rate
~97%
Adverse events
Adverse events with TAME were typically minor and transient. Approximately 2% of patients required additional medication and fewer than 0.5% required hospitalization.
Pain reduction (VAS score)
Significant reduction in pain scores observed across follow-up periods.
Significant improvement rate
Among appropriately selected patients
* Values shown are pooled average reductions in VAS pain scores versus baseline across multiple studies on musculoskeletal TAME.
Are You a Candidate for TAME?
TAME may be a suitable option for patients with chronic pain that has not improved with standard treatments.
You may be a good candidate if
- You have chronic pain lasting more than 3 months
- Pain persists despite physical therapy, medication, or injections
- You are looking for a non-surgical treatment with fast recovery
- You need to maintain an active daily life or return to sport
Who may not be suitable
- Pain is caused by acute injury, fracture, or infection
- Certain medical conditions make the procedure unsafe
- Severe structural deformity requiring surgical repair
Not sure if TAME is right for you?
A consultation can help clarify your options and guide you toward the most suitable care.