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.
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...
Exercise and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is defined as a pain which lasts longer than the expected time for healing and begins to interfere with normal life. In individuals suffering from chronic pain, the pain is felt long after the injury has been healed or the patient has recovered from the...
Symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Introduction Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is essentially defined as a painful musculoskeletal condition, characterized by the development of Myofascial trigger points (TrPs). These points are locally tender when active and refer pain through specific patterns to other areas of the body. MPS – Key Aspects The Myofascial Pain Syndrome...
Coping with flare-ups and Chronic Pain Introduction Chronic pain is a pain that persists for an unusually long period of time, which goes beyond the expected time of healing. It can lead to a series of long-term consequences such as loss of physical activity and sleep, a sense of uncertainty and insecurity about the...
Slouching and Back Pain. Why is it that low back pain can be so much worse when we sit relaxed? Your mother probably always told you not to slouch, and, according to research from the Netherlands, she was right! A group of researchers (Snijders et al, 2004) set about looking at the stresses...
Testimonial of patient treated by London Pain Clinic The medication I received on my first appointment was a great help after I discontinued my antidepressant medication. When I say I am grateful for Dr. Jenner and you…I am not merely being polite. It is a HUGE help in managing my life and remaining a...
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...
Medicolegal work and London Pain Clinic. List of Solicitors. May 2005 AMLED 5C Basset Court, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5EZ Powel, Spencer & Partners Solicitors 290 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 2DD AIG Europe (UK) Limited The AIG Building, 58 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AB Brian Barr Solicitors Fairfield House, Bury Old...