What is an Epidural and What Should I Expect?
“An epidural is a numbing agent that may be a combination of analgesics (pain relief without the loss of muscle movement) & anaesthetics (pain relief with a loss of sensation). It’s the most common...
Long Covid: The Symptoms to Watch Out For
If you’ve had coronavirus, your symptoms could continue for weeks or even months. Everyone who goes through Long COVID will experience it differently, however, there is a long list of common symptoms which are...
What Can I Expect With Pregabalin and How Does it Work?
“Pregabalin is prescribed by Pain Specialists for people whose nerve pain has not responded to other medicines. Pregabalin works by controlling brain chemicals which send signals to nerves, to reduce the level of pain...
The London Cannabis Clinic Opens It’s Doors
The London Cannabis Clinic is opening a new clinic based in Harley Street, London, that specialises in the treatment of pain conditions using medicinal cannabis. The aim is to create a resource for patients...
What are the Symptoms of Occipital Neuralgia?
Occipital neuralgia is not easy to diagnose due to its similarities with specific headache disorders, such as migraine. If you suddenly experience sharp pain in your scalp or neck, then you should book an...
What are the Early Signs of Fibromyalgia?
“Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain around the body. This stems from an issue associated with how the nervous system processes pain signals. Fibromyalgia also causes symptoms such as tiredness, depression,...
What is an MRI Scan & What Can it Show?
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a “test that uses powerful magnets, radio waves, & a computer, to make detailed pictures of the inside of your body. This can be used to give you a...
Can a Pain Management Doctor Diagnose Fibromyalgia?
“If you feel tired all the time & have muscle aches & pains, you might think you’re coming down with the flu or another illness. But if your symptoms have been persisting for weeks...
How to Treat a Posterior Pelvic Tilt
“Over time, posterior tilt increases the compression load on your mid & lower back. This increased compression means that the spine is unevenly loaded, & injuries such as disc prolapse & disk herniation can...
When Should I Be Referred to a Pain Specialist?
It’s absolutely crucial to determine the root cause of your pain. – If you’ve been suffering for an extended period of time, or if you have had previous assessments & treatment/s & are still...
