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sciatica
Dr Nofil Mulla

Por Dr Nofil Mulla
18.11.24
Unidad del Dolor

Latest advances in sciatica treatment and pain management

Sciatica is the sharp pain that emanates from the lower back and to the leg. It is caused by compression, inflammation or irritation of the sciatic nerve that travels from the buttocks and down each leg. It is most often caused when by a herniated disc or an overgrowth of bone puts pressure on the spine nerve roots. In this article, a consultant pain physician and intervention specialist explores treatment options and pain management methods for sciatica.

woman's knees after undergoing genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation for knee pain
Dr Yasser Mehrez

Por Dr Yasser Mehrez
30.10.24
Unidad del Dolor

What is genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation for knee pain?

Genicular nerve radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a treatment designed to help relieve chronic knee pain, especially for those who haven’t had success with more traditional methods like medications, physical therapy, or even knee injections. This procedure targets specific nerves, known as the genicular nerves, which play a significant role in transmitting pain signals from the knee joint to the brain. By "ablating" (or disrupting) these nerves, RFA can reduce the sensation of pain, often providing lasting relief. We speak to a leading consultant in pain medicine who explains how this treatment works.

A man stretches and experiences back pain
Dr Kavita Poply

Por Dr Kavita Poply
21.10.24
Unidad del Dolor

A real pain in the back: how to deal with back pain

Back pain, particularly in the lower back (called lumbago), is a common ailment that can affect anyone and can be caused by a variety of conditions or injuries. Back pain can be unbearable, but it can also be corrected. All back pain, between mild to severe, has a cause and that means that there is a solution. Dr Kavita Poply, a leading pain management specialist, clarifies the causes of back pain, and the ways it can be addressed.

Postoperative pain management
Dr Nofil Mulla

Por Dr Nofil Mulla
17.10.24
Unidad del Dolor

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.

Dr Kavita Poply

Por Dr Kavita Poply
03.10.24
Unidad del Dolor

Could neuromodulation be your solution to persistent pain?

Neuromodulation is an innovative medical treatment designed to help manage chronic pain and certain neurological conditions. By targeting the nerves directly with electrical or chemical signals, this therapy can reduce pain or improve symptoms when other treatments have been ineffective. For many patients, neuromodulation offers a way to regain control over their quality of life. Revered pain medicine and neuromodulation specialist Dr Kavita Poply explains how it works, who it benefits, and what to expect from the procedure.

A young woman laying in bed, suffering widespread musculoskeletal pain
Dr Rajesh Menon

Por Dr Rajesh Menon
01.10.24
Unidad del Dolor

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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