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Introduction Occipital Neuralgia is a form of neuropathic pain caused by irritation or injury to the occipital nerve located in the back of the scalp. The occipital nerves are two pair of nerves that originate in the area of the second and third vertebrae of the neck. The term is also often used to...

Patient Testimonial (10th September 2006) The following testimonial was given by a patient with complex pain problems who required an online consultation due to geographical constraints. London Pain Clinic were able to consult with specialists in other clinical disciplines, allowing a multidisciplinary approach to pain management. ”Hello Geraldine (Practice Manager), Thank you so much...

  Physiotherapy: The Basics   Physiotherapy is primarily defined as a science that strives to improve movement dysfunction, promote optimal health and functions of the human body. At its core, physiotherapy places human movement as central to health and well-being. Physiotherapy or physical therapy is widely regarded, as the most important rehabilitative service needed...

Introduction Occipital Neuralgia is a form of neuropathic pain caused by irritation or injury to the occipital nerve located in the back of the scalp. The occipital nerves are two pair of nerves that originate in the area of the second and third vertebrae of the neck. The term is also often used to...

      What is a Facet Joint? The spine is made up of a number of building blocks, the vertebrae, which support the weight of the body. Between these are Intervertebral Discs, which act as shock-absorbers. Between two vertebrae are a pair of small Facet Joints, which allow the spine to move and...

  The IT Workstation If you or your staff spend considerable periods of time working in front of computers, musculoskeletal disorders can potentially have a major impact on your business. Recent research indicates that 50% of computer users have suffered from some type of computer related injury, in particular, people in the 18-24 year...

Neck pain succesfully treated with facet joint blocks Introduction I reviewed a 52 year old gentleman in the Pain Clinic. He had a history of neck and lower back pain. A recent MRI scan had shown a slight cervical intervertebral disc protrusion. Examination findings On examination he had occasional tingling in both hands, which...

Pacing and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is typically defined as a pain that lasts for more than six months, inspite of regular and appropriate medicine being administered. It can often lead to a series of side effects such as hopelessness, depression, anxiety disorders and traumatic stress. Individuals suffering from chronic pain also end...

Diaphragmatic Breathing and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is defined as a persistent, long-lasting pain that lasts longer than six months inspite of the required medical treatment. Individuals with chronic pain often tense their muscles in reaction to pain, which in turn aggravate pain altogether. Chronic pain can present itself in a series of...

Goal Setting and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is defined as a pain that lasts for more than three months and leads to a significant impairment of activities of daily living and activities. The primary goal in chronic pain management is that the cause of the pain should be found and cured, enabling the...