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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.
Paravertebral Spasms Paravertebral spasms are involuntary contractions that occur along the back when the back’s muscles or ligaments are injured or irritated. Specific movements tend to aggravate the pain and the muscle injury may cause paravertebral spasms. Muscle spasms can also occur without muscle injury, as a natural reflex from irritated deeper structures,...
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 side of the head, located just in front of the ears. These joints are some of the most frequently used...
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 in the body. It is typically characterised by widespread aches and pains, restless sleep, awakening feeling tired, fatigue, anxiety, depression...
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 when active and refer pain through specific patterns to other areas of the body. The pain affects the fascia –...
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 are commonly targeted by massage techniques. They can be caused by an injury or a degenerative condition. Most types of...
Medial Branch Nerves Facet joints are a set of small joints between every two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Their function is to guide and limit the movement of each spinal segment adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Cervical facet joints are responsible for neck range of movement, thoracic facet joints for the upper back’s...
Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Facet Joints Facet joints are a set of small joints between every two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Their function is to guide and limit the movement of each spinal segment adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Cervical facet joints are responsible for neck range of movement, thoracic facet joints for...
The Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Facet Joints Facet joints are a set of small joints between every two adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Their function is to guide and limit the movement of each spinal segment adjacent vertebrae in the spine. Cervical facet joints are responsible for neck range of movement, thoracic facet joints...
MRI Scan Procedure A thoracic (upper back) or lumbar (lower back) MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan is used to create a detailed image of the back area. It is predominately used to identify soft tissue injuries, in contrast to a CT (Computed Tomography) scan, which is the preferred method for issues involving bones. An...
Treatment for back pain is devised in accordance with the severity of pain and discomfort and a patient’s individual history and symptoms. A thorough and complex diagnosis and examination process is performed, which is briefly outlined on this page. Diagnosing Back Pain Reviewing a patient’s history of symptoms is the first step in...
