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Friday, 6th February 2026

Main Hall

Friday Main Hall 6th Feb 2026
8.00 Onwards Registration
8.00 - 8.30 am Flag hoisting
8.30 - 10.00 am Session 1: Panel Discussion: Neuropathic Pain
Chairpersons Speakers
8.30 - 10.00 am Pathophysiology of Neuropathic Pain
Clinical Assessments & Treatment strategies for patients with Neuropathic Pain
Managing Neuropathic Pain: Newer Thoughts for Today's Clinical Practice
Q & A
10.00 - 10.20 am Tea/Coffee Break
10.20 - 11.30 am Session 2: Nociplastic pain, Therapeutic Interventions, Nutraceuticals & Research in Pain Management 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
10.20 - 10.35 am The Concept of Nociplastic pain—where to from here?
10.35 - 10.50 am Pathology of Pain and its implications for Therapeutic Interventions
10.50 - 11.05 am Nutraceuticals - Benefactor for Neuropathic Pain & Fibromyalgia
11.05 - 11.20 am Outlook and Future Research in Pain Management
11.20 - 11.30 am Q & A
11.30 – 1.15 pm Session 3: Bone & Spine - Pathology & Treatment 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
11.30 – 11.45 am Overview of Spondyloarthropathies
11.45 – 12.00 pm Recent Advances in the Pathogenesis and Treatment of Osteoporosis
12.00 – 12.15 pm Lumbar Vertebral Fractures - Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty (Video Presentation)
12.15 – 12.30 pm Thoracic Facet Joint MIPSI & Neurotomy – Fluro or Ultrasound ( Video Presentation)
12.30 – 12.45 pm Unmet Needs for the Treatment of Lumbo-Sacral Radiculopathy
12.45 – 1.00 pm Treatment of Lumbo-Sacral Radiculopathy using a new formulation of Dexamathasone with prolonged exposure at the nerve root: Clinical trial experience from a large multi-center study
1.00 - 1.15 pm Q & A
1.15 – 2.00 pm Lunch Break
2.00 - 3.30 pm Session 4: Myofascial Pain Syndromes & Thoracic Region Pain 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
2.00 - 2.15 pm Interface between Chronic Fatigue Syndrome & Depression
2.15 - 2.30 pm Myofascial Pain Syndromes & Treatment
2.30 – 2.45 pm Role of Dry Needling in Treating Trigger Point
2.45 - 3.00 pm Postherpetic Neuralgia: From Pathophysiology to Treatment
3.00 - 3.15 pm Thoracic Outlet Syndrome – Current Concepts in Clinical Features and Diagnosis
3.15 - 3.30 pm Q & A
3.30 – 3.45 pm Tea/Coffee Break
3.45 – 5.15 pm Session 5: Cancer Pain & Palliative Care 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
3.45 – 4.00 pm Pharmacological Options for the Management of Refractory Cancer Pain
4.00 – 4.15 pm Recent Trends in the Management of Cancer Pain
4.15 – 4.30 pm Palliative Treatment of Intractable Cancer Pain
4.30 – 4.45 pm Chronic Pain Syndromes Associated with Cancer Treatment
4.45 – 5.00 pm Chronic Pelvic Pain & Superior Hypogastric Plexus Neurolysis
5.00 – 5.15 pm Q & A
6.00 – 7.00 pm Inauguration
7.00 – 8.00 pm Convocation

Hall B

Friday Hall - B 6th Feb 2026
8.30 - 10.00 am Session 1: Plenary Session at Hall A 6th Feb 2026
10.00 - 10.20 am Tea/Coffee Break
10.20 - 11.30 am Session 2: Musculo-Skeletal Disorders & Tendinopathy 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
10.20 - 10.35 am Applied Anatomy of Shoulder & An Algorithm Approach of Shoulder Pain & Evidence Based Treatment
10.35 - 10.50 am Applied Anatomy of Knee & An Algorithmic Approach to Understanding Knee Pain & Evidence Based Treatment
10.50 - 11.05 am Current Denervation Techniques for Chronic Hip Pain: Anatomical and Technical Considerations
11.05 - 11.20 am Current Understanding of the Diagnosis and Management of Tendinopathy: An Update from the Lab to the Clinical Practice
11.20 - 11.30 am Q and A
11.30 - 1.15 pm Session 3: Regional Pain - Head, Cervical Region Pain & Upper Limb 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
11.30 - 11.45 am A Comprehensive Treatment Approaches for Headache and Neck Pain
11.45 - 12.00 pm Treatment Options for Post-traumatic Headache: A Current Review of the Literature
12.00 - 12.15 pm Clinical Anatomy & Pain Generators in Cervical Spine for Pain Interventionist
12.15 - 12.30 pm Cervical Radicular Pain: The Role of Interlaminar and Transforaminal Epidural MIPSI
12.30 - 12.45 pm Cervical Facet Interventions in the Management of Cervicogenic Headaches
12.45 - 1.00 pm Percutaneous Cervical Spine Procedures: Guidelines, Technical Aspects, and Safety
1.00 - 1.15 pm Q & A
1.15 - 2.00 pm Lunch Break
2.00 - 3.30 pm Session 4: Pharmacology & Pain Medicine 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
2.00 - 2.15 pm Fibromyalgia: Can I tackle you with Pharmacological Treatments?
2.15 - 2.30 pm Cannabinoids and Migraine
2.30 - 2.45 pm Therapeutic Use of Botulinum Toxin in Pain Treatment
2.45 - 3.00 pm Guidelines for Use of Corticosteroids for Adult Chronic Pain Interventions
3.00 - 3.15 pm Ketamine, Medical Marijuana & Low Dose Naltrexone: New Options for Old Drugs
3.15 - 3.30 pm Q & A
3.30 - 3.45 pm Tea & Coffee Break
3.45 - 5.15 pm Session 5: How I Dealt - Complications 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
3:45.00 - 4.00 pm Pharmacological Complications in Pain Practice
4.00 - 4.15 pm Neurological Complications in Trigeminal Neuralgia Interventions
4.15 - 4.30 pm Complications and Management due to Percutaneous Spine Endoscopic MIPSIs
4.30 - 4.45 pm Complications of Interventional Pain Medicine: Prevention & Management
4.45 - 5.00 pm Complications of Spinal Cord Stimulator Trails and implants A Review
5.00 - 5.15 pm Q and A
6.00 – 7.00 pm Inauguration at Hall A
7.00 – 8.00 pm Convocation at Hall A

Hall C

Friday Hall - C 6th Feb 2026
8.30 - 10.00 am Session 1: Plenary Session at Hall A 6th Feb 2026
10.00 - 10.20 am Tea/Coffee Break
10.20 - 11.30 am Session 2: Basic Sciences 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
10.20 - 10.35 am Nociceptors: Their Role in Body’s Defenses, Tissue Specific Variations and Anatomical Update
10.35 - 10.50 am Diagnostic Evaluation of Chronic Pain Patient
10.50 - 11.05 am Pain Scales: What Are They and What Do They Mean
11.05 - 11.20 am The Pharmacological Treatment of Chronic Pain: From Guidelines to Daily Clinical Practice
11.20 - 11.30 am Q & A
11:30 am - 1:15 pm Session 3: Regional Pain: Head, Oro-Facial Pain 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
11:30 - 11:45 am Management of Pain in Patients with Temporo-Mandibular Disorder (TMD): Challenges and Solutions
11:45 - 12:00 pm Botox and Myofascial Pain Syndrome
12:00 - 12:15 pm Atypical Facial Pain – Diagnosis & Management
12:15 - 12:30 pm New Trends in Headache & Migraine Treatments
12:30 - 12:45 pm Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia - Diagnosis & Management
12:45 - 1:00 pm Role of Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block in the Management of Chronic Headaches
1:00 - 1:15 pm Q & A
1:15 - 2:00 pm Lunch Break
2:00 - 3:30 pm Session 4: Medicolegal, Safety & Psychology 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
2:00 - 2:15 pm Ethics in Clinical Practice of Interventional Pain Medicine
2:15 - 2:30 pm The Biopsychosocial model of the assessment, prevention, &treatment of Chronic Pain
2:30 - 2:45 pm The Role of Yoga in Chronic Pain Management
2:45 - 3:00 pm Radiation Hazards & Safety Measures in Pain Medicine Practice
3:00 - 3:15 pm Neuro – Linguistic Programming in Pain Management
3:15 - 3:30 pm Q & A
3:30 - 3:45 pm Tea/Coffee Break
3:45 - 5:15 pm Session 5: Examination & Diagnostic Tools 6th Feb 2026
Chairpersons Speakers
3:45 - 4:00 pm Role of transdermal patches in Pain Medicine
4:00 - 4:15 pm How To Read MRI – Shoulder & Knee Joints ?
4:15 - 4:30 pm How to Read MRI - Cervical & Lumbar Spine
4:30 - 4:45 pm The Role of PET/CT in Evaluation of Facet and Disc Abnormalities in Patients with Low Back Pain Using (18)F-Fluoride
4:45 - 5:00 pm Setting Up and Organising Pain Medicine OPD
5:00 - 5:15 pm Q & A
6.00 – 7.00 pm Inauguration at Hall A
7.00 – 8.00 pm Convocation at Hall A