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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...

Work-related upper disorders of the limb Introduction Work-related Upper Limb Disorders (WRULDs) is basically an umbrella term that refers to a variety of work-related injuries to the muscles, nerve, tendons and other soft body...

Setting up your workstation Introduction Workstation ergonomics play a very crucial role in maintaining the health and efficiency of employees in a workplace. Figures reveal that the regular computer users perform a whopping 50,000-2,00,000...

Article on Neuropathic Abdominal wall pain treated with medication and Local Injection Therapy Introduction A 54 year old lady attended the clinic with a long history of abdominal pain, which started around 1999, following...