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[email-download download_id="3724" contact_form_id="1613"]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.
Vulvodynia 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, labia or entrance to the vagina. Researchers generally agree that nerve injury or irritation is prevalent in most cases. The pudendal nerve...
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, labia or entrance to the vagina. The pain can be constant, intermittent or may occur when the affected areas are...
Cervical Trigger Points A trigger point is the specific area in the muscle that produces pain, or ‘triggers’ it. They are also commonly referred to as ‘knots’ in the muscle and are usually caused by an injury or a degenerative condition. Most types of pain and stiffness in the neck muscles occur in...
Cervical Epidural The ‘epidural’ refers to a space around the spine through which nerve roots leave the spinal cord. Before nerves can travel from the spine into the arms, chest, and legs, they travel through the epidural space, and exit through small nerve holes. The cervical (neck and upper spine) epidural space is a...
Cervical Facet Joints Facet joints are a set of small joints between every two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Their function is to guide and limit the movement of each spinal segment. Cervical facet joints are those responsible for the cervical spine’s (at the neck and top of spine) ability to rotate, as well...
Cervical Facet Joints Facet joints are a set of small joints between every two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Their function is to guide and limit the movement of each spinal segment. Cervical facet joints are those responsible for the cervical spine’s (at the neck and top of spine) ability to rotate, as well...
MRI Scan Procedure A cervical MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) Scan is used to create a detailed image of the neck area. It is predominately used to identify soft tissue injuries, in contrast to a CT (Computed Tomography) scan, which is the preferred method for issues involving bones. An MRI machine creates a strong magnetic...
The treatment plan for neck pain is devised in accordance with the severity of pain and discomfort. This follows a thorough and complex diagnosis and examination process, which is outlined on this page. Diagnosing Neck Pain Reviewing a patient’s history of symptoms is the first step in diagnosing the cause of neck pain. We...
Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, or Fibromyalgia Pain Syndrome, is a chronic and widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder. It is defined as a long-term, body-wide pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues in the body. It is typically characterised by widespread aches and pains, restless sleep, awakening feeling tired, fatigue, anxiety, depression...
Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, or Fibromyalgia Pain Syndrome, is a chronic and widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder. It is defined as a long-term, body-wide pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues in the body. It is typically characterised by widespread aches and pains, restless sleep, awakening feeling tired, fatigue, anxiety, depression...
