Medical articles of Pain treatment

17/04/2025
Dr Mohammed Qureshi
Pain management specialist
How to prepare for your private pain management consultation: What to expect and how to get the most out of your appointment
A private pain management consultation is an opportunity to take a focused and personalised approach to your pain treatment. Whether you're seeking support for back pain, joint discomfort or nerve-related conditions, preparing ahead of time can help you get the most benefit from your appointment. This article explains what to expect and how to prepare.
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17/10/2024
Dr Nofil Mulla
Consultant Pain Physician and Intervention Specialist
How to prepare for postoperative pain before your surgery
An aspect of surgery that patients can feel the most anxious about is not the procedure itself but what comes after. A surgery may only take three hours but require three months to recover from, and in that time, the patient must likely deal with some postoperative pain. Of course, to be expected when the body has been cut open and put back together again, even by the most skilled hands. In this guide, a consultant pain physician and intervention specialist shares tips and advice for preparing and managing postoperative pain, before the surgery.
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14/10/2024
Dr Tim Russell
Private GP
Managing chronic pain: what can I do to find relief?
Chronic pain is a persistent condition that affects millions of people worldwide, lasting for months or even years. This prolonged discomfort can significantly impact a person’s quality of life, affecting physical, emotional, and mental well-being. If you’re living with chronic pain, there are several strategies you can explore to manage symptoms effectively and enhance your daily life. Here, a leading GP discusses various approaches that can provide relief and improve long-term comfort.
09/10/2024
Written by Top Doctors
Navigating the stigma of medical cannabis: Overcoming social barriers
Medical cannabis has gained significant attention in recent years as a treatment option for various health conditions, particularly in pain management and rehabilitation medicine. However, despite growing acceptance, many patients still encounter stigma and social barriers when considering or discussing its use. This article provides an expert insight into the complexities surrounding medical cannabis, exploring its role in pain management and rehabilitation medicine, addressing common misconceptions, and providing strategies to overcome the social barriers associated with its use.
15/04/2024
Professor Mark Little
Consultant Interventional and Diagnostic Radiologist
Knee pain relief: The rise of genicular artery embolisation
In the realm of pain management, knee pain stands as a formidable challenge, affecting millions worldwide and often defying conventional treatments. However, emerging medical advancements offer hope in the form of genicular artery embolisation (GAE). This minimally invasive procedure is garnering attention for its potential to alleviate knee pain and improve quality of life for countless individuals. In his latest online article, Professor Mark Little delves into the intricacies of GAE, its mechanism, applications, and the transformative impact it promises in the field of pain management.
15/04/2024
Dr Rajesh Menon
Pain Management Specialist
Cannabis prescriptions in the UK: What you need to know
In November 2018, legislative changes in the United Kingdom opened the door to the prescription of medicinal cannabis-based products (CBPMs) across the nation. In his latest online article, Dr Rajesh Menon delves into the conditions for which medical cannabis is prescribed, the underlying mechanisms of its prescription, eligibility criteria for patients, and the professionals authorised to prescribe it.
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13/02/2024
Dr Husham Al-Shather
Advanced Cosmetic Doctor (Consultant Pain Specialist)
Botox for pain relief: How does it work?
Although Botox is commonly known for its use in anti-ageing treatments, there are many beneficial applications of this form of treatment. In this informative article, highly respected advanced cosmetic doctor and consultant specialist in pain medicine Dr Husham Al-Shather explains how Botox is used as a highly effective, minimally invasive treatment for some types of chronic pain.
13/11/2023
Dr Ralph Rogers
Sports Medicine Specialist
What are the benefits of radiofrequency neurotomy?
In his latest online article, highly experienced sports medicine specialist Dr Ralph Rogers explains the incredible pain-relieving benefits of radiofrequency neurotomy. He delves into how this treatment works, what the procedure entails and the results patients can expect.
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19/09/2023
Dr Roshan Thawale
Pain Management Specialist
Why mental health shouldn't be overlooked in CRPS
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition that brings about extreme discomfort and can have a significant impact on mental health. Leading pain management specialist Dr Roshan Thawale tells us why it's a condition to be taken seriously in this comprehensive article. Discover what CRPS feels like, its three stages, and how the mental health aspect of this potentially life-long illness isn't factored in as much as it should, alongside other important points.
08/08/2023
Dr Andrzej Krol
Pain Management Specialist
Radiofrequency denervation: Targeted pain relief
Radiofrequency denervation is a novel minimally invasive treatment that can block the nerves that are involved in pain, providing relief for patients and improving quality of life. Here to provide an expert insight into radiofrequency denervation, including its safety, benefits and results, is Dr Andrzej Krol, renowned consultant in anaesthesia and pain medicine.
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