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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.

 

Cervical Vertigo: Is there a Link Between Neck Pain and Dizziness?

“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...

What is Duloxetine?

“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...

How to Diagnose Piriformis Syndrome

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...

How to Treat & Manage Fibromyalgia

“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,...

Duloxetene & Diabetic Neuropathic Pain

“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...

Nearly 3 Years On: What We Know About Long Covid

“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...

Botox For the Treatment of Pain

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...

Minimally Invasive Pain Procedures

The good news for the countless millions of people who have been suffering from various different types of pain, is that there are now a number of cutting-edge, minimally invasive procedures, to help ameliorate their condition, and get their lives back on track. The Broad Spectrum of Procedures Available From Leading Pain Specialists Trigger...

Chronic Back Pain Treatments

“Chronic back pain is a persistent source of discomfort for many adults. Back pain is considered chronic if it lasts for three months or longer. It can come & go, often bringing temporary relief, followed by frustration. Dealing with chronic back pain can be especially trying if you don’t know the cause” [1]  So...