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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.
Minimally Invasive Discectomy Introduction Minimally invasive discectomy is a relatively new option for those that need to undergo a discectomy to relieve pain associated with a prolapsed intervertebral disc. The recovery time from a traditional discectomy can take six weeks or more, while those that undergo minimally invasive procedures such as an endoscopic discectomy...
Deep Tissue Massage Introduction Deep tissue massage is a massage technique that concentrates on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. The purpose of this technique is to lengthen, relax and release strain patterns within the muscles so that the posture of the body can realign itself. Therapists use a combination of slow strokes and...
Overview of Different Treatment Modalities Treatment Plan Treatment modalities with effective results for low-back pain are generally divided into two categories: Pharmacologic, including medications such as NSAID. Non-pharmacologic, including exercise, lifestyle changes, alternate therapies and the like. On priority, the medical community places the ability to formulate and implement a treatment plan with the...
Disc Replacement Surgery Introduction The intervertebral discs play an integral part of the spine. These shock absorbers that are made up of a tough, fibrous outer core and a soft, gel-like centre found between each of the vertebrae not only act as shock absorbers, but aid with flexibility. These discs, along with the facet...
Patients with Chronic Pain and their General Practitioners Introduction Patients with chronic pain visit their general practitioners 5 times more frequently than others. However, 69% of primary care organisations have no guidelines or recommendations for the management of non-cancer pain. 81% of general practitioners believe patients receive sub optimal-treatment. Ongoing development of practice based...
Pain Management Service Development Programme Sponsored by and prepared in association with NAPP Pharmaceuticals Ltd Chronic pain affects 13% of the national population and counts for 208 million days off work per annum. This equates nationally to cost of £18 billion per year, the second most common reason for receipt of incapacity benefit and...
Managing Chronic Pain in 10 Easy Steps Abridged from the Pain Association of Scotland support for people with chronic pain in the community. Step 1: Be realistic. Be honest and learn what you can about your physical condition, including dealing with anger and frustration. Step 2:Get involved. Take an active role in dealing with...
Treating Chronic Lower Back Pain Introduction Chronic lower back pain is typically described as lower back pain that has lasted for three months or longer. It is notoriously difficult to diagnose, as sometimes the problems can be so subtle that they do not show up on a CT scan or an MRI. In other...
Treating Lower Back Pain Introduction Lower back pain is a very common complaint with over sixty percent of Britons confirming that they have suffered from lower back pain at one point or another in a recent poll. It can be caused by a wide variety of problems, such as after a car accident or...
Cancer Pain Syndromes The Basics Pain is defined as the impact of a physiological series of electrical and chemical events occurring in the body. According to the International Association for Study of Pain, “Pain is an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage or described in terms of such...
