Medical articles from Dr Rajesh Menon

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03/09/2025

Pain Management Specialist

Radiofrequency denervation for neck and lower back pain: What to expect

Chronic neck or lower back pain can have a profound impact on daily life, limiting movement, disturbing sleep, and affecting overall wellbeing. When standard treatments like physiotherapy, painkillers or joint injections no longer provide sufficient relief, radiofrequency denervation may offer a safe and effective alternative.

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31/10/2024

Dr Rajesh Menon

Pain Management Specialist

What conditions is cannabis prescribed for?

In one of our latest medical articles here at Top Doctors UK, distinguished pain management specialist, Dr Rajesh Menon, provides an all-you-need-to-know guide about cannabis and its effectiveness for pain management.

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01/10/2024

Dr Rajesh Menon

Pain Management Specialist

A clear understanding of fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia syndrome is a condition characterised by chronic widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, sleep disturbances and cognitive disorders, associated with varied additional symptoms such as irritable bowel syndrome, dry mouth , dry eyes, temporomandibular dysfunction and many others. In his latest online article, consultant in anaesthetics and pain management Dr Rajesh Menon aims to provide a clear understanding of fibromyalgia, its symptoms, causes, and management strategies to help those affected navigate their condition more effectively.

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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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05/06/2023

Dr Rajesh Menon

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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05/06/2023

Dr Rajesh Menon

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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27/03/2023

Dr Rajesh Menon

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.