Can a Pain Specialist Improve Your Quality of Life?

“Do you still remember who you are when you’re not in pain?” asks Dr. Asta Mažeikaitė, anesthesiologist, reanimatologist, and founder of Clinic Agatas. “Patients who have suffered the effects of pain for a long time often have to withdraw from work, abandon their favorite activities, and lose their usual daily lives. At Clinic Agatas, we can help you remember who you were before the pain and support you in reclaiming a fulfilling life,” she continues.

More than 1.5 billion people globally suffer from the effects of chronic pain, according to statistics from Boston University. While pain treatment is well-established worldwide, it remains relatively unknown or misunderstood by many in Lithuania. 

Clinic Agatas is the first private pain treatment and spinal surgery clinic in Lithuania, offering both inpatient and outpatient services. Dr. Asta Mažeikaitė, a certified anesthesiologist-reanimatologist and pain specialist, addresses the most common questions patients have about pain treatment.

What is a Pain Treatment Clinic?

A pain treatment clinic is a healthcare facility where all attention, diagnosis, and treatments are focused on addressing both acute and chronic pain.

What is the Goal of a Pain Treatment Clinic?

The primary aim is to identify, alleviate, or significantly reduce existing pain and improve the patient's quality of life.

Why Should You Consider a Pain Treatment Clinic?

Chronic pain cannot always be resolved through surgery or rehabilitation alone. To prevent patients from being shuffled between multiple healthcare facilities and waiting in long lines to see specialists, Clinic Agatas has assembled a team of experts who work together to provide comprehensive solutions under one roof. 

When Should You Visit a Pain Treatment Clinic?

If you experience acute pain or persistent pain lasting more than three months that has not responded to medication or other initial treatments.

Do Pain Treatment Clinics Only Treat Back Pain?

Not at all. Patients can seek treatment for various types of pain in different body areas. Conditions treated include rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, trigeminal neuralgia, hip or knee osteoarthritis, and postherpetic neuralgia. Patients awaiting surgery or undergoing chemotherapy can also find pain management solutions here. After a thorough assessment, the team can recommend pain-relieving procedures.

Are Surgical Procedures Performed at Clinic Agatas?

Clinic Agatas performs spinal and carpal nerve release surgeries for cases where conservative treatments are ineffective. The clinic’s neurosurgeons, Bronius Špakauskas and Deividas Stukas , perform the following surgeries:

• Herniated disc removal
• Spinal vertebrae and hemangioma treatment, which involves injecting a specialized medical polymer (often called “medical cement”) to stabilize the spine
• Intervertebral disc procedures with the insertion of electrodes 

For carpal tunnel syndrome, neurosurgeon Dr. Mindaugas Vaišvilas performs peripheral nerve release surgeries, while maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Marijus Leketas offers consultations and performs surgeries on the temporomandibular joint.

“Our clinic’s approach is to examine each patient’s issues from multiple perspectives,” says Dr. Mažeikaitė. “We understand that pain can have both physiological and psychological roots, which is why Clinic Agatas has brought together a team of skilled professionals. Working in collaboration, we seek answers alongside our patients, asking, ‘Do you still remember who you are when you’re not in pain?’”

You can book an appointment with the specialists at Clinic Agatas by clicking here.