Can Pain Be Classed As A Disability?
“Chronic (long-term) Pain is ongoing pain which usually lasts longer than six months. This type of pain tends to initially be caused by an injury or illness which has healed, but for which the...
Understanding Phantom Limb Pain
“Phantom pain feels like it’s coming from a body part that’s no longer there. Doctors once believed this post-amputation phenomenon was a psychological problem, but experts now recognise that these real sensations originate in...
How to treat Plantar Fasciitis?
“Plantar fasciitis is a degenerative condition of the thick band of tissue (also called a fascia) at the bottom of your foot that runs from your heel to your toes. Doctors once thought that...
What are Some of the Causes of Lower Back Pain?
“Back pain can range from a muscle aching to a shooting, burning or stabbing sensation. In addition, the pain may radiate down your leg or worsen with bending, twisting, lifting, standing or walking” [1]...
The Use of Opioids in Pain Medication
“Opioids are a type of medication which Pain Specialists prescribe for the treatment of severe or persistent or pain. They are used by people with chronic backaches, by patients recovering from surgery, by adults...
What is an Epidural and What Should I Expect?
“An epidural is a numbing agent that may be a combination of analgesics (pain relief without the loss of muscle movement) & anaesthetics (pain relief with a loss of sensation). It’s the most common...
Long Covid: The Symptoms to Watch Out For
If you’ve had coronavirus, your symptoms could continue for weeks or even months. Everyone who goes through Long COVID will experience it differently, however, there is a long list of common symptoms which are...
What Can I Expect With Pregabalin and How Does it Work?
“Pregabalin is prescribed by Pain Specialists for people whose nerve pain has not responded to other medicines. Pregabalin works by controlling brain chemicals which send signals to nerves, to reduce the level of pain...
The London Cannabis Clinic Opens It’s Doors
The London Cannabis Clinic is opening a new clinic based in Harley Street, London, that specialises in the treatment of pain conditions using medicinal cannabis. The aim is to create a resource for patients...
What are the Symptoms of Occipital Neuralgia?
Occipital neuralgia is not easy to diagnose due to its similarities with specific headache disorders, such as migraine. If you suddenly experience sharp pain in your scalp or neck, then you should book an...
