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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.
Spinal Stenosis
Introduction Spinal stenosis is a medical condition characterized by the narrowing of the spinal canal that occurs when excessive growth of bone and/or tissue reduces the size of the openings in the spinal bones. The process eventually leads to the compression of the nerve roots. This condition occurs mostly in the lower back (lumbar)...
Postoperative Neuropathic Pain
Clinical Scenario A 72 year old lady was reviewed in the Pain Clinic with pain in the right hand and index finger. She had 2 carpal tunnel operations, the last one 3 years ago on the right hand. It appeared that during the local anaesthesia, there was an inadequate block and this had to...
Patient Information Sheet – Guanethidine Blocks
Patient Information Sheet – Guanethidine Blocks What is Guanethidine? Guanethidine is a drug, which has a specific effect on the sympathetic nerves and is normally used to control blood pressure. Over years, guanethidine has also been effectively used to treat chronic pain, with a few risks or side effects involved. When is a Guanethidine...
Patient Information Sheet – Cervical Facet Joint Blocks
Patient Information Sheet – Cervical Facet Joint Blocks What are Cervical Facet Joints? Cervical (of the neck) facet joints are small joints, about the size of the thumbnail located in pairs on the back of the neck. The main aim of these joints is to provide stability and guide motion in the neck. When...
Chronic whiplash injury treated with X-ray guided cervical facet joint injections
Introduction A 32 year old lady was seen in the Pain Clinic, who had suffered a road traffic accident approximately 7 months prior to coming to the Pain Clinic. She suffered a whiplash injury where her head had undergone acceleration/deceleration injury. This lady had been treated for whiplash initially...
Educational lectures, seminars and workshops available to medical and non-medical organisations
Introduction Dr. Chris Jenner, Director of London Pain Clinic has a number of educational packages available for medical and non-medical groups about pain and pain management. Educational packages for Medical Personnel Dr Jenner has been involved in the teaching of pain management to a number of medical personnel including: general Practitioners...
Patient Information Sheet – Sacroiliac Joint Blocks
Patient Information Sheet – Sacroiliac Joint Blocks What is a Sacroiliac Joint Block? Sacroiliac (SI) joint blocks are injections that are typically used for diagnosing and treating the low back pain associated with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, more common in young and middle-aged women. The SI joint lies next to the spine and connects the...
Patient Information Sheet – Stellate Ganglion Block
Patient Information Sheet – Stellate Ganglion Block What is the Stellate Ganglion Block? Stellate Ganglion Block is an injection of local anesthetic in the sympathetic nerve tissue. These are the nerves that are a part of the Sympathetic Nervous System and are located in the neck, on either side of the voice box. The...
Symptoms of Myofascial Pain Syndrome
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...
