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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.
Painful metatarsalgia successfully treated with medication and ultrasound guided injections History of Metatarsalgia A lady was seen in the Pain Clinic complaining of pain in her feet, the left being worse than the right. The pain is worse on standing and she was aware of it after only 15 minutes on her feet. She...
852,478 Total Unique visitors to London Pain Clinic by May 2008 since the launch of the website By May 2008, www.londonpainclinic.com has recorded a total number of unique visitors to the website of 852,478 Many thanks to everyone for their support throughout 2008. Coming soon More case reports in 2008
Treatment of Myofascial Pain Syndrome Introduction to Myofacial Pain Syndrome Myofascial Pain Syndrome (MPS) is a painful musculoskeletal condition, characterized by the development of Myofascial trigger points (TrPs), that are locally tender when active and refer pain through specific patterns to other areas of the body. Goal of Treatment of Myofacial Pain...
Physiotherapy Exercises for Back Pain Introduction to Physiotherapy Exercises for Back Pain Back pain is one of the most common medical conditions accounting for physician visits. Research shows that nine out of ten people develop back or neck pain during their lifetime. The occurrence is reportedly the highest in working age, especially in the...
Treating a Prolapsed Intervertebral Disc Introduction The intervertebral discs are the cushions or shock absorbers that are found between each of the vertebrae. They are made up of fibrous connective tissues that protect a soft, gel-like centre. These discs work together with the facet joints to provide stability and flexibility to the spine. However,...
Nerve Root Injections Introduction The nerve root is the part of the nerve that branches out from the spinal cord on its way to the outer parts of the body. They are found all along the length of the spinal cord and must negotiate the spinal column, vertebrae, intervertebral discs, facet joints and the...
TENS Machines Introduction Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation, or TENS, machines are an option for pain relief that has gained in the popularity in the UK, although there is some question as to their true effectiveness. Most often used by women in labour, the practice is growing as a treatment for chronic back or neck...
Coeliac Plexus Block Introduction The coeliac plexus is a bundle of nerves that controls some of the unconscious but necessary actions performed by the pancreas, liver or upper intestines. It is located near the spine at the level of the umbilicus, or what we think of as the tummy button. Technically speaking, it is...
Shiatsu Introduction Shiatsu, which literally means ‘finger pressure’ in Japanese, finds its roots in Chinese medicine and has been practiced in Japan for over a thousand years. Many of the early practitioners in Japan of this healing massage were blind, thanks to a generous shogunate that founded a school for the blind during the...
TSNS (Transcutaneous Spinal Nerve Stimulators) Introduction TSNS, or transcutaneous spinal nerve stimulator, machines are the latest in electrical stimulation technology that patients with chronic or acute back pain can perform the treatment on themselves at home. Similar in principle to the TENS machine, in which electrical pads are placed on either side of the...
