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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.
Musculoskeletal injury and other disorders associated with computer/ information technology (IT) usage If you spend prolonged periods of time working with computers and IT, including home computer users and individuals using IT in the workplace, musculoskeletal disorders can have a major impact on your health. Recent research indicates that 50% of computer users have...
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 health...
Spondylolysis and Spondylolisthesis Definitions Spondylolysis is an interruption of the pars interarticularis, this can either be unilateral or bilateral. Spondylolisthesis: an anterior displacement of a vertebral body in relationship to the segment immediately below, this can occur with or without a defect in the pars interarticularis. Prevalence Approximately 90% of all spondylolytic spondylolistheses...
Painful diabetic neuropathy succesfully treated with medication A 69 year old lay was seen in the clinic who presented with a 10 year history of pain affecting her upper arms, which she described as deep bone pain, present all the time and she felt her symptoms were getting progressively worse. Diagnosis of painful small...
Testicular neuropathic pain A 35 year old gentleman presented to the clinic with neuropathic pain emanating from the left testicle. Examination findings On examination of the right testicle there was tenderness on palpation. There was also a reduction to pin prick sensation in the lower part of the right side of the abdomen but...
Neuropathic scar pain treated with local injections A 39 year old was seen in the Pain Clinic. On examination, there was a small discrete area in the left iliac fossa approximately 1 x 2 cm superior to the lateral margin of the pfannenstiel incision. Palpation of the area reproduced the pain on very superficial...
Neuropathic leg pain Presentation of neuropathic leg pain A 71 year old lady was seen in the clinic complaining of pain in the left leg and foot, with shooting pains, coldness and tightness, and in her own words she reported that “the blood is not circulating there”. She smoked 10 cigarettes per day for...
Neuropathic testicular pain A 41 year old gentleman was seen in the clinic complaining of needle-like stabbing pains in the left testicle. Examination findings in neuropathic testicular pain On examination, there was tenderness at the top of the testicle and an increase in temperature. There was no hernia present. There was also no pain...
Neuropathic scar pain following Caesarian section Presentation A 39 year old was seen in the Pain Clinic. On examination, there was a small discrete area in the left iliac fossa approximately 1 x 2 cm superior to the lateral margin of the pfannenstiel incision. Palpation of the area reproduced the pain on very superficial...
Patient Information Sheet – Cervical Nerve Root Blocks What is a nerve root block? A nerve root block is a surgically invasive procedure, administered for pain relief associated to the nerve roots. A nerve root exits the spinal cord and forms nerves that travel into the arms or legs. These nerves allow movement of...
