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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.

 

Peripheral Neuropathic Pain

Introduction Peripheral neuropathic pain refers to the pain associated with the condition of peripheral neuropathy. Peripheral neuropathy refers to the damage caused to the peripheral nervous system, which is the vast communications network that transmits information from the brain and spinal cord to every other part of the body. The term is also generally...

COX 2 (Cyclo-Oxygenase) Inhibitors

Introduction The cyclo-oxygenase 2 (COX-2) inhibitors are a new form of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) that are considered to produce fewer gastro-intestinal side effects than the older non-selective drugs. Successive data raised substantive concerns of an increased risk of cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks and strokes and a risk for the occurrence of...

Prostate Pain

Introduction The prostate is a muscular, walnut-sized gland in the male body that surrounds part of the urethra, the tube that transports urine and sperm out of the body. The prostrate gland produces the liquid in which sperm are expelled from the penis during ejaculation. It is located directly underneath the bladder and in...

Lumbar Sympathectomy

        Lumbar Sympathectomy Introduction The sympathetic nervous system is in charge of controlling the actions of the body that we aren’t consciously aware of, such as the heart rate, breathing or digestion. Typically, these sympathetic nerves do not send pain signals, but in certain conditions they can become ‘switched on,’ or...

CT Scans

Introduction A Computed Tomography (CT) Scan is an X-ray technique that produces images of the internal organs, by rotating a thin X-ray beam around the body. In a CT Scan, a special kind of X-ray is carried out to produce pictures of inside of the body. This is done by an X-ray generating device...