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As experts in effective pain medicine and management, here at the London Pain Clinic we are experienced in employing numerous different interventions to help you experience life pain-free. However, we also recognise that some patients may want to find out as much as possible about their own condition themselves. With that in mind, our Information section provides articles and resources on everything from alternative therapies and botox to repetitive strain injury and whiplash. Simply click on a topic on the right to get started. Nevertheless, if you would like to book an appointment with one of our pain specialists, please call us on 020 7118 0250 or email the London Pain Clinic.

Diagnosing Occipital Neuralgia

Diagnosing Occipital Neuralgia The greater and lesser occipital nerves are located at the back of a person’s head, namely in the area where the neck and the spinal column meet right up to the scalp at the back of the head. If these nerves are damaged or injured, or even simply irritated, then a...

Different Forms and Causes of Neuropathic Pain

Different Forms and Causes of Neuropathic Pain Neuropathic pain is often used as a generic term to describe a painful condition that has been caused or arises from some kind of lesion, trauma or dysfunction within the nervous system. But in fact there are several types of neuropathic pain, which do vary, but all...

Botox And Chronic Neck Pain

Botox And Chronic Neck Pain Although the term ‘pain in the neck’ is an integral part of the English language, its origins relate to the fact that anyone who has experienced significant levels of neck pain will know just how painful it is and how it can feel quite debilitating. Neck pain may not...

The Current State of The Personal Injury Claims Market

The Current State of The Personal Injury Claims Market There are over 1,300 firms offering personal injury claims management services and as of February 2008, there were 1,385 firms offering personal injury claims management services. Spending on marketing personal injury legal services declined by 15.8% in 2007 (more work, less need to market and...

Refractory Meralgia Paraesthetica: Pulsed Radiofrequency or Surgery?

Refractory Meralgia Paraesthetica: Pulsed Radiofrequency or Surgery? Meralgia paraesthetica is a painful condition that affects the outer thigh, which may be the result of a trauma or injury or can even be caused by being pregnant or overweight. Usually meralgia paraesthetica can be treated using painkillers, rest and physiotherapy or any combination thereof. Sometimes...

Issues To Consider When Choosing A Medicolegal Service

Issues To Consider When Choosing A Medicolegal Service If you have suffered an accident or an injury etc and your insurance company or solicitor has mentioned that it may be appropriate to secure a medicolegal service, in order to process your claim, then there can be a temptation to secure the first medicolegal service...

PENS: Who May Not Be Eligible For A PENS Treatment

PENS, which is actually a Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator or Stimulation is a pain management treatment for people who are specifically experiencing peripheral nerve pain. It is a very non-invasive treatment, although it is administered through the skin, unlike a TENS system, which is applied to the skin. The PENS treatment is almost scarily...