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.
They are not a headache. They are more a pain in the head. More specific, a pain at the back of the head (occiput, occipital area or nuchal area) moving forwards around the ears towards the crown of the head and sometimes as far forward as into the eyes. It is a piercing pain...
Fibromyalgia is an invisible illness and can be hard for friends and family to understand, especially with the lack of understanding in the area. There are many things that someone can do to support a family or friend suffering with Fibromyalgia: Educate Yourself Learn about the condition and the symptoms that your family...
“Clinical research has shown that some of these aromatherapy oils can alleviate various ailments in the body, including pain” [1] So What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils (AKA aromatherapy oils), derive from the bark, fruit, flowers, seeds and leaves, of a broad spectrum of common plants. These oils are then diluted...
Not many people know that certain foods can actually do this, which is why we want to share all our knowledge, and the latest research with you. Fortunately, what we consume in the way of food and drink, can help us moderate various elements of our sleep cycle – and this can empower...
From 30th March 2020, our Consultants will no longer be offering face-to-face consultations. However, we are pleased to announce we are now able to offer remote consultations by telephone or video call for new and existing patients. Following the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus COVID-19, the UK Government has advised UK citizens to take unprecedented...
Why water? Our bodies are made up of around 60% water. We need water for energy, for our brains to function properly, to maintain a healthy weight, for a healthy digestive system so that we have daily bowel movements, and to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Our joints are surrounded by...
Nutrition for Pain Management – Foods to avoid We’ve talked about what you should be including in your diet (link to first blog here), now we’re going to talk about what foods you should be avoiding. There are certain foods that can have a detrimental effect on the body, and should particularly be avoided...
Nutrition for Pain Management What you eat has a big impact on how you feel. Putting the right foods into your body can help to improve your levels of pain, your mood, your sleep, your digestion, your immune system and your energy levels. Food really can be medicine, and your diet should be...
Dr. Attam Singh will be speaking at ‘Close Encounters of the Pain Kind’ on the 10th October. Fibromyalgia – the confusion explained A comprehensive insight into the theories of its development and management of the condition. About the conference The conference will address major issues in clients experiencing pain with a focus on: pain...
Following Mel Lisney’s article last week regarding Emotional Resilience, Mel now provides us with some practical advice on improving Emotional Resilience. How do we work on our resilience? So, how do we work on our resilience? There is no “one size fits all” answer, although there are some established elements that we can explore:...