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By Dr Rajesh Menon
15.04.24
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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By Dr Rajesh Menon
05.06.23
Pain management specialist

What are the most common causes of neck pain?

Here, esteemed consultant in anaesthetics and pain management, Dr Rajesh Menon, tells us all we need to know about neck pain, including the most common causes and most effective treatment options.

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A young girl holding her hands to her stomach due to strong abdominal pain

By Dr Rajesh Menon
05.06.23
Pain management specialist

Chronic abdominal pain: What are the causes, and how is it treated?

Chronic abdominal pain, felt anywhere in the area between the thorax and the pelvis, is a concern that especially affects young adult women. Here to provide an expert insight into chronic abdominal pain, including causes and treatment, is Dr Rajesh Menon, renowned consultant in anaesthetics and pain management.

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By Dr Rajesh Menon
27.03.23
Pain management specialist

Lower back pain: your questions answered

The management for Lumbar Spinal Pain (LSP) is initially to make an accurate diagnosis and to rule out any red flags symptoms which warrant emergency treatment. A comprehensive treatment plan will then be developed with discussion between the patient and physician based on patient expectations. Available treatments are: • Education and explanation of disease process and prognosis. • Non-invasive methods: simple analgesics, specific nerve pain medications, physiotherapy and exercise (to strengthen the core muscles), and TENS trial. • Procedures: Injections around the nerve supplying the spinal joints (nerve root injection), epidurals, radiofrequency procedures and spinal column stimulators.