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.
Repetitive strain injury amongst IT workers and computer users What is a Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI)? Repetitive strain injury (RSI) represents a group of conditions associated with the overuse of computer, guitar, knife or a similar motion or tool. It is an occupational overuse syndrome affecting muscles, tendons and...
Testimonial of patient treated for neuropathic pain by London Pain Clinic Dear Dr Jenner, As it is three weeks since I came to see you I thought it was time to give you a progress report. Firstly thank you for seeing me in the first place and for your concern about my foot pain...
Testimonial of patient treated by London Pain Clinic The medication I received on my first appointment was a great help after I discontinued my antidepressant medication. When I say I am grateful for Dr. Jenner and you…I am not merely being polite. It is a HUGE help in managing my life and remaining a...
The IT Workstation If you or your staff spend considerable periods of time working in front of computers, musculoskeletal disorders can potentially have a major impact on your business. Recent research indicates that 50% of computer users have suffered from some type of computer related injury, in particular, people in the 18-24 year...
Medicolegal work and London Pain Clinic. List of Solicitors. May 2005 AMLED 5C Basset Court, Grange Park, Northampton NN4 5EZ Powel, Spencer & Partners Solicitors 290 Kilburn High Road, London NW6 2DD AIG Europe (UK) Limited The AIG Building, 58 Fenchurch Street, London EC3M 4AB Brian Barr Solicitors Fairfield House, Bury Old...
Central Health Manual Handling The Central Health Manual Handling training team have developed a Manual Handling training package that can meet your individual manual handling requirements, delivered onsite, with free email support following the course. The training days or 2-3 hourly sessions, are both informative and interactive, using different teaching tools, with...
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Image) Scanning What is MRI? MRI scanning is a medical investigation which uses a combination of strong magnets and radiofrequency waves to produce detailed 3 dimensional images of the body. MRI scans represent the most sophisticated non-invasive diagnostic tool available to help doctors understand the underlying cause of your particular...
Work Station Assessment / Ergonomics Sitting all day, everyday can be just as problematic as lifting heavy objects. A sedentary lifestyle sitting in front of a computer terminal can often lead to pain in the back, the neck or down the arms. The National Health and Safety Regulations (1992) state that every employer...
Intercostal Neuralgia Treated with Pregabalin A paatient was reviewed in the pain clinic with a diagnosis of intercostal neuralgia in the right T5 dermatome which was burning and stinging in nature, but there was no thoracic facet joint tenderness. He had previously been taking Amitriptyline and Gabapentin. Intercostal Neuralgia- a type of Neuropathic Pain...
Introduction Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is the term used to describe symptoms produced from the compression of nerves or blood vessels running through the thoracic outlet. The thoracic outlet is the area between the base of the neck and the armpit. The main area affected is known as the brachial...