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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.

 

Neuropathic abdominal pain

Overview I saw a 56 year old lady in the Pain Clinic. She was complaining of pain in the umbilicus, moving around in a band. This is usually a niggling pain with a pain score of 4-5/10 but at worst 10/10. This usually occurred once every 3 weeks lasting for 2-3 days. Symptoms She...

Exercises for lower back pain

  Exercises for lower back pain Introduction When an episode of low back pain lasts for more than six weeks, it is important for the patient to consider back pain exercises and physical therapy for treatment. Aims of Exercise Exercises for back pain are aimed at strengthening the muscles in the back (paravertebral muscles),...

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...

Physiotherapy and Therapeutic Success

  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...

Occipital Neuralgia

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...

London Pain Clinic Disclaimer

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....

Central-Health Manual Handling courses

    Central Health Manual Handling The Central Health Manual Handling training team have developed a Manual Handling training package that can meet your individual manual handling requirements, delivered onsite, with free email support following the course. The training days or 2-3 hourly sessions, are both informative and interactive, using different teaching tools, with...