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By Dr Michael Platt
16.05.22
Pain medicine

Can chronic pain be treated with cannabinoids?

Chronic pain, any pain that lasts over 6 months, can be difficult to treat and can hugely impact one's quality of life. Pain medicine and anaesthetic consultant, Dr Michael Platt and his expert team at London's award-winning Sapphire Medical Clinic are pioneering the use of cannabinoids, compounds found in the cannabis plant, as a treatment for chronic pain.

In this article, we ask Dr Yasser Mehrez, a highly esteemed consultant in pain medicine, to advise us on how to manage these symptoms as effectively as possible.

By Dr Yasser Mehrez
22.04.22
Pain medicine

Fibromyalgia: your all-you-need-to-know guide

Fibromyalgia is a debilitating, chronic condition, with patients often suffering from symptoms including fatigue, muscle pain, as well as memory and concentration problems, amongst others. In this article, we ask Dr Yasser Mehrez, a highly esteemed consultant in pain medicine, to advise us on how to manage these symptoms as effectively as possible.

By Dr Martynas Juozaitis
22.04.22
Pain medicine

Expert advice on selecting a regenerative medicine specialist

Regenerative medicine is at the cutting edge of treatment for degenerative conditions and musculoskeletal injuries but advanced specialist expertise is required to administer it correctly. In this expert guide to choosing a regenerative medicine specialist, leading consultant in anaesthesia and pain medicine Dr Martynas Juozaitis outlines the questions patients can ask to ensure their treatment will be both safe and effective.

By Dr Yasser Mehrez
08.03.22
Pain medicine

How does fibromyalgia impact quality of life and wellbeing?

Those who suffer from fibromyalgia can experience chronic symptoms of pain, fatigue and poor memory which have a marked impact on their daily life. In this expert guide to the condition, leading consultant in pain medicine Dr Yasser Mehrez explains how patients can learn to self-manage the condition as well as explaining the benefits of working within a multi-disciplinary team to offer patients the best possible outcomes.

In our latest article, highly revered pain management specialist, Dr Basil Almahdi, explains in-depth what exactly neuropathic pain is and how it is caused

By Dr Basil Almahdi
29.10.21
Pain medicine

Neuropathic pain: causes and treatment

Neuropathic pain can severely and negatively affect one's quality of life and is typically caused by previous damage to the somatosensory system. In our latest article, highly revered pain management specialist, Dr Basil Almahdi, provides us with an in-depth explanation of what exactly neuropathic pain is, what causes it, and how it is generally and effectively treated.

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By Dr Thomas Smith
23.07.21
Pain medicine

What is spinal cord stimulation and can it fix my pain?

Severe chronic back pain can be dramatically relieved by spinal cord stimulation. Dr Thomas Smith, leading specialist in pain medicine, discusses the procedure, considering how - and who - it can help.

By Mr Shaun Ridgeway
22.07.21
Pain medicine

Lumbar spinal stenosis: diagnosis and treatment

Have you been experiencing pain in your neck recently? It may be a case of spinal stenosis. We spoke with a leading spinal surgeon, Mr Shaun Ridgeway, to discuss this condition. Find out what causes it, whether it can also cause lower back pain, whether it can be prevented, how it is diagnosed and treated.

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By Dr Yasser Mehrez
20.07.21
Pain medicine

Radiofrequency treatment for back pain

Back pain can be caused by a range of factors. Dr Yasser Mehrez, renowned consultant in pain medicine, anaesthesia and intensive care, discusses radiofrequency ablation and why it may be a suitable treatment option to treat back pain. Find out what the side effects are, who the ideal patient might be and what the benefits are in this article.

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By Dr Nofil Mulla
13.07.21
Pain medicine

A guide to trigger point injections for muscle pain

Chronic and severe muscle pain is an unfortunate condition that can have a real impact on quality of life. It's good to know that there are treatments such as trigger point injections to help ease the pain. Dr Nofil Mulla speaks to Top Doctors about these injections and their benefits.