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.
Case report of patient with neuropathic sternal chest pain following coronary artery bypass graft operation, treated with antineuropathic medication Introduction I reviewed a 52 year old lady in the Pain Clinic. She had sternal pain post coronary artery bypass grafts. Examination finding On examination she had a midline sternotomy wound, which was well healed,...
Case report of knee pain from using a cross trainer treated with local injection therapy Introduction I reviewed a 42 year old lady in the Pain Clinic who had been using a cross trainer at home. Over the last week she had had increasing left knee pain, which had got steadily worse to the...
Case report of patient with neck pain treated with cervical facet joint injections Introduction I reviewed a 52 year old gentleman in the Pain Clinic. He had a history of neck and lower back pain. A recent MRI scan had shown a slight cervical intervertebral disc protrusion. Examination findings On examination he had occasional...
Recommendations for patients using Butrans (Transdermal Burenorphine) patch for th management of chronic non-malignant pain who experience erythematous (red) rash/ skin irritation at the site of the patch. Up to 10% of patients who use the Butrans (Transdermal Burenorphine patch) can suffer with local skin irritability, manifest as itching, redness or blistering of the...
Patient Testimonials for London Pain Clinic (2) Patient Testimonial 3 When I first contacted the London Pain Clinic, I was at my wits end. Having exhausted all resources in my local area, it seemed I was unable to get any help from anywhere. My case was extremely complex and difficult but Dr Jenner was...
The Lumbar Multifidus Muscle in Acute and Chronic Low Back Pain Introduction Since 1994, there has been a body of research developing that is looking at the function and recovery of the lumbar multifidus in back pain. Early findings were related to acute episodes and more recently, the multifidus in...
Pain scale designed by Catherine Blackburn, patient at London Pain Clinic A patient of London Pain Clinic was keeping a diary of pain to asses how best to optimise medication and other treatment. She was given a Visuoanalogue scale to use to rate the intensity of her pain. On returning to the clinic having...
Guidelines for the use of Buprenorphine (BuTrans) Transdermal patch Buprenorphine is a synthetic opioid agonist/antagonist for use in moderate to severe pain. BuTrans transdermal patches contain buprenorphine in a continuous release formulation to be worn for seven consecutive days available in the following strengths: 5mcg/hr, 10mcg/hr and 20mcg/hr. BuTrans patches are restricted for prescribing...
Testimonial letter from Jewish Association of Cultural Societies for talk on Pain Management given by Dr Christopher Jenner from London Pain Clinic in April 2007 in London Dear Dr Jenner, How can I possibly thank you enough for giving us at JACS a superb afternoon. Your talk was so enlightening, especially to our rather...