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Research shows that “the introduction of an ergonomic chair shows a reduction in pain & muscle spasm, as well as a reduction in variance of the symptoms” [1] People do not usually equate unsafe working conditions with working in an office, or sitting at their computer chair at home. – Yet, the fact of...

“Sports injury recovery typically focuses on physical rehab, but it’s also important to include sports psychology techniques to help recover mentally. This is because, as research shows, sports people can experience a wide range of emotions with injury; these can include denial, anger, sadness, & even depression” [1] This is quite understandable, so to...

“Cervical Vertigo, also known as Cervicogenic Dizziness, is a feeling of disorientation or unsteadiness caused by a neck injury or health condition that affects the neck. It’s almost always accompanied by neck pain. Your range of motion can also be affected, & sometimes it comes along with a headache. Episodes of cervical vertigo go...

“According to the British Pain Society, Duloxetine, which is used to treat some types of persistent pain, is especially good for nerve pain, such as burning, shooting or stabbing pain; & for pain that keeps you awake at night [1] Duloxetine is a well known pharmaceutical, which is in a class of medications called...

A cervical facet joint injection refers to a pain-reducing clinical procedure undertaken by a Pain Specialist, who injects steroids into an injured or inflamed facet joint in a patient’s neck, (under the guidance of an x-ray), in order to diagnose, or treat them Fast Facts A facet joint is found on the top and...

Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular condition that is not only poorly understood – it is also frequently misdiagnosed. Furthermore, it be confused with sciatica or lower back pain, & on some occasions, it is difficult to differentiate between piriformis syndrome & a lumbar spinal disc herniation, as they can both cause sciatica. To that...

“Fibromyalgia affects 2% to 4% of people, women more often than men. There is no cure for fibromyalgia, however, Pain Specialists can treat symptoms with both non-drug & medication-based treatments. Many time,s the best outcomes are achieved by using multiple types of treatments”[1], & this is why the London Pain Clinic advocates a Comprehensive,...

“Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy affects 40-50% of patients with diabetic neuropathy, leading to an impaired quality of life. Duloxetine has evidence-based support, & is formally approved for controlling painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy” [1]. It is frequently prescribed by Pain Specialists Overview Duloxetine is a balanced serotonin and noradrenaline reuptake inhibitor. – This works to...

“Long COVID, is the term used to describe when people start to recover, or seem to recover, from COVID-19, but then continue to suffer from symptoms. For some, it’s gone on for 2 years or longer. There’s no approved treatment, & the causes are not understood. But evidence shows: Long COVID is a post-viral...

When diluted, small amounts of the toxin, Botox, can be safely injected in to painful muscles, for the purpose of relieving pain. Botox works by blocking specific nerve signals which control muscular activity. It is frequently administered to relax chronically contracted muscles, & to treat uncontrolled muscle contractions Successful Pain Management Amidst the different...