Category: Botox and Pain

  Myofascial Pain Syndrome Myofascial Pain Syndrome is defined as a painful musculoskeletal condition to any number of muscles in the body, characterised by the development of myofascial trigger points that are locally tender...

Thoracic and Lumbar Trigger Points A trigger point is the specific spot in the muscle that starts off the pain, or ‘triggers’ it. They are also referred to as ‘knots’ in the muscle, which...

  Trigeminal Neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia is a severe pain condition that affects the trigeminal nerve, which carries sensation from your face to your brain. For patients who suffer with trigeminal neuralgia, even mild stimulation...

  Temporomandibular Joint Disorder The Temporomandibular joints are those that connect the lower jaw to the skull and are composed of bone, muscle and joint structures. There are two matching joints, one on each...

  Cervical Trigger Points A trigger point is the specific area in the muscle that produces pain, or ‘triggers’ it. They are also commonly referred to as ‘knots’ in the muscle and are usually...

The treatment plan for neck pain is devised in accordance with the severity of pain and discomfort.  This follows a thorough and complex diagnosis and examination process, which is outlined on this page.   Diagnosing...

Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia, or Fibromyalgia Pain Syndrome, is a chronic and widespread musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder. It  is defined as a long-term, body-wide pain in muscles, ligaments and tendons – the soft fibrous tissues...

Introduction Trigger point injections are injections of local anesthetic (numbing) medication, saline, and/or cortisone , and/or Botulinum Toxin A into the trigger point(s). The aim of a trigger point injection is to relax the...

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A 27 year old lady was seen in the Pain Clinic with sacroiliac joint tenderness. She was working as a nurse and over the last 2 years had had increasing pain from the lower...