By Dr Giancarlo Camilleri
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Pain management specialist
Can lower back pain be treated by radiofrequency denervation?
Do you live with unbearable lower back pain? Do you have trouble moving your legs or walking? One of our pain management specialists Dr Giancarlo Camilleri explains radiofrequency denervation as a treatment option for chronic sufferers.
By Dr Giancarlo Camilleri
24.10.19
Pain management specialist
Lower back pain: when to seek medical help
If you've tried simple over-the-counter painkillers and your back pain is getting worse, it may be time to see a medical professional. Here pain management specialist Dr Giancarlo Camilleri explains the symptoms to watch out for.
By Dr Giancarlo Camilleri
05.06.19
Pain management specialist
Epidural for chronic back pain: is it worth it?
The good news is that, in most cases, back pain episodes rarely need a trip to see a doctor. However, if relief is needed from persistent chronic back pain then injections are an option. Pain management specialist Dr Giancarlo Camilleri explains why he thinks epidurals for back pain are an outdated approach and what alternatives are available.
By Dr Giancarlo Camilleri
27.05.19
Pain management specialist
Opioid crisis: how to be careful with addiction to pain relief medication
When it comes to managing chronic pain, opioids such as codeine, morphine or fentanyl are highly effective in providing relief but they can also be highly addictive. In fact, it's now leading to what's known as the "opioid crisis" in the UK. Our expert in pain management Dr Giancarlo Camilleri explains more.
By Dr Giancarlo Camilleri
27.02.19
Pain management specialist
Recommended back pain treatments: a complete guide
If you have chronic back pain, you have probably tried lots of different ways to find pain relief, whether it be stretching, physical exercise, bed rest or painkillers. However, knowing which treatments are safe and medically-approved can be confusing. Here, Dr Giancarlo Camilleri, a pain management expert of the Surrey Orthopaedic Clinic, summarises what NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence) recommends.
By Dr Giancarlo Camilleri
19.02.19
Orthopaedic surgeon
Back pain is one of the most debilitating and frustrating physical set-backs to experience, and the chances are that you might already experience back pain, or have had episodes in the past. So, are we all destined to live with and put up with back pain? Or can we do something about it? Dr Giancarlo Camilleri, a pain management expert of the Surrey Orthopaedic Clinic, explains what we can do ourselves to manage back pain, and when we should drag ourselves to the doctor about it.
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