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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.

 

Neck pain succesfully treated with facet joint blocks

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

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

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

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...

Intercostal Neuralgia treated with Pregabalin

Intercostal Neuralgia Treated with Pregabalin A paatient was reviewed in the pain clinic with a diagnosis of intercostal neuralgia in the right T5 dermatome which was burning and stinging in nature, but there was no thoracic facet joint tenderness. He had previously been taking Amitriptyline and Gabapentin. Intercostal Neuralgia- a type of Neuropathic Pain...

MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image) Scanning and Pain

  MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image) Scanning What is MRI? MRI scanning is a medical investigation which uses a combination of strong magnets and radiofrequency waves to produce detailed 3 dimensional images of the body. MRI scans represent the most sophisticated non-invasive diagnostic tool available to help doctors understand the underlying cause of your particular...

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London Pain Clinic Disclaimer London Pain Clinic has produced this web site to give information to patients with pain and spinal problems and to Doctors requiring more information about the available treatment options. It is in no way intended to guide medical treatment and should not be used as an alternative to medical advice....