“The majority of patients living with chronic pain in Great Britain are having to wait much longer than recommended for specialist help to manage their symptoms, with some waiting two years after being referred...
Do you suffer from a distinct type of headache with chronic burning, throbbing, piercing, or electric-shock-like pain in the upper region of your neck, the back of your head, forehead, scalp, or behind...
Vulvodynia Symptoms Vulvodynia is one of the most severe forms of nerve or neuropathic pain. Women suffering from vulvodynia may experience sharp, burning or electric shock-like pain that can occur around the vulva,...
Causes of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is typically defined as a chronic local or regional musculoskeletal disorder, involving a single muscle or a muscle group. The pain associated with MPS...
Raynaud’s Phenomenon Introduction Raynaud’s phenomenon (RP) is a medical condition characterized by poor blood flow, resulting in discomfort and discoloration in the affected parts. This disorder is named after the French physician, Maurice Raynaud,...
Patients with Chronic Pain and their General Practitioners Introduction Patients with chronic pain visit their general practitioners 5 times more frequently than others. However, 69% of primary care organisations have no guidelines or recommendations...
Introduction Elbow pain is defined as a sensation of aching or discomfort felt in the elbow area, associated to the soft tissues that attach muscles to the bones. Elbow Pain – Conditions A series...
Introduction Cluster headaches affect one side of the head and may be associated with tears and nasal congestion. They occur in clusters, happening repeatedly every day, at the same time for several weeks and...
Introduction Metatarsalgia is defined as a painful foot condition in the metatarsal region of the foot, located just before the toes, commonly referred to as the ball-of-the-foot. Metatarsalgia is a common foot disorder that...
Introduction Peripheral neuropathic pain refers to the pain associated with the condition of peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy refers to the damage caused to the peripheral nervous system, which is the vast communications network that...