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[email-download download_id="3724" contact_form_id="1613"]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.
The Limitations Of Botox In Pain Management The use of botox as a beauty therapy treatment, preventing the appearance of wrinkles has been well known for some time now. However, recent publicity in the media about the use of botox as a means of managing pain, has led to many people viewing botox as...
Case report of patient with vascular malformation with neuropathic pain This 57 year old gentleman had long standing vascular malformation of the left side of the neck, head and ear, and underlying AV malformation. He presented with a form of neuropathic pain, secondary to this condition with surgery and radiotherapy which he had also...
Article on patient with neck pain including pain and paraesthesia, particularly in the left arm, with pins and needles in the left hand treated conservatively Clinical Overview I reviewed a 49 year old gentleman who had a previous history of neck pain including pain and paraesthesia, particularly in the left arm, with pins and...
Patient Information Sheet – Thoracic Nerve Root Blocks What is a Nerve Root Block? A nerve root block is typically an injection onto the sheath surrounding a nerve root in the spine. The aim of a nerve root block is to decrease the pain temporarily and then define it more precisely. A selective nerve...
Use of the internet as a source of medical information The Metamorphosis As paper records give way to Electronic Medical Records (EMR), lengthy doctor visits are replaced by online medical consultations and medical accuracy takes on a new meaning with online second opinions; the entire health industry looks in awe at the amazing metamorphosis....
Epidemiology and Causes of Lower Back Pain Introduction The US rates lower back pain as the most common health problem and one of the leading causes of physician visits. Reports indicate that Americans spend at least $50 billion each year on low back pain. Back pain has been rated as the second most common...
Case report of a patient with neuropathic pain over the right supraorbital nerve following bilateral translid brow lid This lady has neuropathic pain over the right supraorbital nerve territory following a bilateral translid brow lift in November of last year. Symptoms She is felt itchiness intermittently as well as electric shocks in the area....
Evidence Based Medicine Definition Evidence Based Medicine is typically defined as an approach to healthcare practice in which the clinician is aware of the evidence in support of his/her clinical practice and the strength of that evidence. As per the Center for Evidence-Based Medicine, “Evidence-based medicine is the conscientious, explicit and judicious use of...
Case report of patient with CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) treated with lumbar sympathectomy and medication This 63 year old lady presented to the clinic complaining of left foot and leg pain, with increasing oedema. She had had surgical incisions and on examination, there was a reduction in pinprick and pain with light touch...
Patient Information Sheet – Obturator Nerve Block What is the Obturator Nerve Block? An obturator nerve block is a nerve block administered to the areas including hip, anterior thigh, knee, lower leg or foot. The obturator nerve supplies a small, variable amount of skin on the medial aspect of the knee and lower thigh....
