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A cervical facet joint injection refers to a pain-reducing clinical procedure undertaken by a Pain Specialist, who injects steroids into an injured or inflamed facet joint in a patient’s neck, (under the guidance of an x-ray), in order to diagnose, or treat them Fast Facts A facet joint is found on the top and...

Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular condition that is not only poorly understood – it is also frequently misdiagnosed. Furthermore, it be confused with sciatica or lower back pain, & on some occasions, it is difficult to differentiate between piriformis syndrome & a lumbar spinal disc herniation, as they can both cause sciatica. To that...

“Fibromyalgia affects 2% to 4% of people, women more often than men. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, however, Pain Specialists can treat symptoms with both non-drug & medication-based treatments. Many time,s the best outcomes are achieved by using multiple types of treatments”[1], & this is why the London Pain Clinic advocates a Comprehensive,...

“Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy affects 40-50% of patients with diabetic neuropathy, leading to an impaired quality of life. Duloxetine has evidence-based support, & is formally approved for controlling painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy” [1]. It is frequently prescribed by Pain Specialists Overview Duloxetine is a balanced serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor. – This works to...

“Long COVID, is the term used to describe when people start to recover, or seem to recover, from COVID-19, but then continue to suffer from symptoms. For some, it’s gone on for 2 years or longer. There’s no approved treatment, & the causes are not understood. But evidence shows: Long COVID is a post-viral...

When diluted, small amounts of the toxin, Botox, can be safely injected in to painful muscles, for the purpose of relieving pain. Botox works by blocking specific nerve signals which control muscular activity. It is frequently administered to relax chronically contracted muscles, & to treat uncontrolled muscle contractions Successful Pain Management Amidst the different...

The good news for the countless millions of people who have been suffering from various different types of pain, is that there are now a number of cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedures, to help ameliorate their condition, and get their lives back on track. The Broad Spectrum of Procedures Available From Leading Pain Specialists Trigger...

“Chronic back pain is a persistent source of discomfort for many adults. Back pain is considered chronic if it lasts for three months or longer. It can come & go, often bringing temporary relief, followed by frustration. Dealing with chronic back pain can be especially trying if you don’t know the cause” [1]  So...

“Neuropathic pain (nerve pain), is a frequent source of chronic pain which originates from a lesion of the nervous system. Innumerable diseases may be the culprits. Examples include autoimmune disease (e.g., multiple sclerosis), metabolic diseases (e.g., diabetic neuropathy), infection (e.g., shingles and the sequel, post-herpetic neuralgia), vascular disease (stroke), trauma, & cancer” [1] Due...

“Central pain syndrome is not a fatal disorder, but the syndrome causes disabling chronic pain & suffering among the majority of individuals who have it” [1] But the good news is that you don’t have to suffer in silence & let the pain take over your life – Book an appointment with a Pain...