For those affected
Learn more about common procedures, your rights as a patient, and find certified pain specialists near you.
Your point of contact for interventional
pain medicine
Chronic pain can significantly affect everyday life. SSIPM provides clear information about modern, minimally invasive treatment options and helps you find the right contacts.
For Patients
Pain medicine
clearly explained
As a patient, you have the right to comprehensive information. We explain interventional pain therapies and your rights, and help you find the right specialist.
Why interventional pain medicine?
Interventional pain therapies are targeted, minimally invasive procedures that act directly at the source of pain. Unlike conventional painkillers, they often provide longer-lasting relief with fewer side effects.
SSIPM-certified physicians guarantee the highest quality standards and work according to evidence-based protocols to provide you with the best possible treatment.
95%
Patient satisfaction500+
Certified physicians50+
Treatment methods24h
Aftercare supportCommon procedures
Learn more about the most common interventional pain procedures and what to expect as a patient.
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Duty to inform
Your rights as a patient: What your doctor must explain to you before treatment and why it matters.
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Find a doctor
Find certified pain specialists near you – with our interactive Switzerland map.
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Important Notice
This information is intended for general educational purposes and does not replace a consultation with a physician. Please discuss all treatment options with your SSIPM-certified pain specialist.
Find a doctorSelect your area
Interventional pain therapy
Interventional pain therapy procedures are used to assess or treat pain conditions of different causes (musculoskeletal, neuropathic, ischaemic and/or neoplastic).
They are performed by physicians from various specialties, such as specialists in anaesthesiology, neurosurgery, neurology, orthopaedics, physical medicine and rehabilitation, radiology and rheumatology.
95%
Patient satisfaction
500 +
Certified physicians
50 +
Treatment methods
24h
Aftercare support
SSIPM pain specialists near you
Use our interactive Switzerland map to find a pain specialist in your region.
