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The role of the Touch TENS machine from Tenscare in the management of pain TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is used as one of the tools in the armoury of most chronic pain clinics....

Slouching and Back Pain. Why is it that low back pain can be so much worse when we sit relaxed? Your mother probably always told you not to slouch, and, according to research from...

Intra-articular Steroid Injections for the Hip Introduction Intra-articular steroid injections are a prescribed line of treatment for relief from joint-pain. The steroids administered through the intra-articular injections are used to decrease the inflammatory reaction...

COX2 and the risk of cerebrovascular disease COX-2 Inhibitors – The Basics The cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors are a form of drug in the class of medicines known as the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)....

Functional Restoration Programmes and Lower Back Pain Introduction A functional restoration programme (FRP) is defined as a customized program of pain management, designed to help patients suffering from chronic pain. The programme typically consists...

Rheumatology Screen basic blood tests Full Blood Count ESR CRP Urea & Electrolytes LFT ANA Rheumatoid factor Anti- CCP antibodies Vitamin D  

Case report on foot pain succesfully treated with medication and local injections A lady was seen in the Pain Clinic complaining of pain in her feet, the left being worse than the right. The...

Case report of patient with neck pain and radiculopathy succesfully treated with cervical epidural A 62 year old gentleman was seen in the Pain Clinic with neck pain. The pain started in the neck...

Polymyalgia Rheumatica Introduction Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is a condition typically characterized by a severe pain and stiffness in certain muscles of the body. Adults over the age of 50, especially women are more likely...

Medical Insurance companies who cover London Pain Clinic The following Medical Insurance companies cover the costs associated with assessment and treatment at London Pain Clinic   We are registered with all the major health...