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.
Here at the London Pain Clinic, our Pain Consultants are all too aware that lower back pain often occurs alongside comorbidities (that is to say, other health disorders). These include: Musculoskeletal disorders (such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis) Cerebrovascular and cardiovascular conditions, and Diseases such as hypertension and lipid metabolism disorders Moreover, many of...
As our London Pain Clinic Doctors regularly explain: “headaches are a common condition that most people will experience many times during their lives. The main symptom of a headache is pain in your head or face. There are several types of headaches, & tension headaches are the most common. An while most headaches aren’t...
As our Pain Doctors regularly explain: “put simply, exercise is good for arthritis. Evidence comes in various levels but there is no doubt that people with arthritis can experience improvements in their condition & overall well-being by participating in regular, appropriate exercise. Osteoarthritis & rheumatoid arthritis can both be extremely debilitating with pain &...
As our Pain Doctors regularly explain: “Lower back pain is very common. It usually develops due to overuse or a minor injury, but sometimes there may be no obvious cause. Lower back pain can also be a symptom of an underlying medical condition” [1] Lower back pain may appear gradually or out of the...
As our Pain Doctors regularly explain, a Suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) is a safe and effective method to treat pain in chronic diseases that affect the shoulder. The technique consists of injecting anaesthetic in the supraspinatus fossa of affected shoulder, with the patient sitting down and upper limbs pending beside the body [1] Putting...
As our Pain Doctors regularly explain to patients: “chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CP/CPPS) is ongoing pain in the area of the prostate gland. CP/CPPS is the most common types of prostatitis. The prostate gland is part of the reproductive system for men. It sits just below the bladder and around the urethra. The...
Here at the London Pain Clinic, our renowned Pain Doctors have been successfully treating a broad range of pain conditions (subject to any contraindications). These conditions include: Nerve pain Neuropathy (peripheral neuropathy). This occurs when the peripheral nerves which are found outside the spinal cord and brain, become damaged. This disorder often generates pain,...
“As our Pain Doctors will explain to you: “the first indication that Botox could be useful for treating pain was observed from anecdotal reports of patients treated for hyperfunctional facial lines who reported reduced frequency and severity of headache. Soon thereafter, the pain-relieving effect of Botox was reported during the treatment of oromandibular dystonia...
Did You Know? Botox can block nerve signals when it is injected into any muscle? This reduces patients’ pain by temporary relaxing specific muscles and empowering better body function. Here at the London Pain Clinic, as leaders in our field, we are always abreast of the latest cutting-edge research on pain conditions, pain management,...
As our Pain Doctors frequently explain: “taking care of your pelvic floor doesn’t just prevent or treat issues like incontinence & pain; it can actually enhance your overall quality of life. Stronger, well-functioning pelvic muscles contribute to better posture, reduced back pain, improved bladder & bowel control, & even better sexual function” [1]. And...