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.
At the London Pain clinic, our Consultants will fully assess a patient during an initial consultation for back pain and suggest a treatment plan. This will sometimes include physical rehabilitation therapy, an MRI scan and medication. If more conservative methods of treatment are not effective, we offer various minimally invasive pain management procedures to...
Here we outline some of the various types of back pain, their possible causes and treatment options available. Condition – Muscle strain/Ligament strains Cause – Moving too quickly or in awkward positions, forceful movements, causing muscles to tear or sprain Treatment – Rest, massage and ice to reduce inflammation Condition – Degenerated...
There are many causes of lower back pain. Acute lower back pain is often caused by sudden and unnatural movements. However more ongoing chronic back pain can often be easily avoided by adapting your lifestyle and activity. Keeping Active – This can help prevent back pain. Muscles are meant to move and exercise keeps...
We are pleased to be able to offer face-to-face appointments with our Pain Consultant Dr Attam Singh, at Number 9 Harley Street. If you are suffering from pain and would like to see a consultant in person, please contact us now to book an appointment. Remote appointments are still available if this is your preference. The...
They are not a headache. They are more a pain in the head. More specific, a pain at the back of the head (occiput, occipital area or nuchal area) moving forwards around the ears towards the crown of the head and sometimes as far forward as into the eyes. It is a piercing pain...
Fibromyalgia is an invisible illness and can be hard for friends and family to understand, especially with the lack of understanding in the area. There are many things that someone can do to support a family or friend suffering with Fibromyalgia: Educate Yourself Learn about the condition and the symptoms that your family...
“Clinical research has shown that some of these aromatherapy oils can alleviate various ailments in the body, including pain” [1] So What Are Essential Oils? Essential oils (AKA aromatherapy oils), derive from the bark, fruit, flowers, seeds and leaves, of a broad spectrum of common plants. These oils are then diluted...
Not many people know that certain foods can actually do this, which is why we want to share all our knowledge, and the latest research with you. Fortunately, what we consume in the way of food and drink, can help us moderate various elements of our sleep cycle – and this can empower...
From 30th March 2020, our Consultants will no longer be offering face-to-face consultations. However, we are pleased to announce we are now able to offer remote consultations by telephone or video call for new and existing patients. Following the recent outbreak of the Coronavirus COVID-19, the UK Government has advised UK citizens to take unprecedented...
Why water? Our bodies are made up of around 60% water. We need water for energy, for our brains to function properly, to maintain a healthy weight, for a healthy digestive system so that we have daily bowel movements, and to maintain a healthy blood pressure. Our joints are surrounded by...