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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.

Psychological Approaches to Pain Management

Psychological Approaches to Pain Management Psychological approaches to pain management focus on the role that thoughts, behaviour and emotions play in the experience of, and coping with pain. The role of physical/biological and social factors are also taken into account and a biopsychosocial model is used to understand and develop treatment plans. Psychological Approaches...

Pain – A Biopsychosocial Approach

Pain – A Biopsychosocial Approach Pain is a complex process, rather than just a simple connection between nerves. Instead there is an interface between physical and psychology processes. Pain involves nerve stimulation, signals are sent to the brain where they are then processed and a ‘response’ sent back. During this process the pain signal...

Case Report PULSED RADIOFREQUENCY FOR MERALGIA PARAESTHETICA

Case Report PULSED RADIOFREQUENCY FOR MERALGIA PARAESTHETICA A 47 year old gentleman was seen in the Pain Clinic. He described intermittent, burning pain in the anterolateral aspect of his right leg. This was reproduced by light palpation over the exit point of the lateral cutaneous nerve of the thigh. He was diagnosed with the...

The Benefits Of Multimodal Analgesia For Patients

The Benefits Of Multimodal Analgesia For Patients Although multimodal analgesia may not be a term that everyone is familiar with, it means nothing more than using different types of analgesic drugs as pain management to ensure that patients experience as little pain as necessary. But the benefits of multimodal analgesia are significant in terms...

Frequently asked questions

  FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS   London Pain Clinic Q How do I make an appointment with London Pain Clinic? A You can make an appointment with London Pain Clinic by telephoning us on 0207 118 0250. Q What if I have healthcare insurance? A We are registered with the majority of healthcare insurance companies. We will...