Specialist assessment for persistent and complex pain, with a particular focus on spinal and nerve-related symptoms.
Assessment of persistent lower back pain, including possible facet-joint or vertebrogenic contributions. The appropriate treatment depends on the underlying diagnosis.
Trusted patient information: NHS: Back pain ↗ · Guy’s and St Thomas’: Low back pain ↗
Related procedure leaflets: General information on injections ↗ · Medial branch blocks ↗
Investigation of pain radiating from the back into the leg, including suspected nerve-root irritation and other causes.
Trusted patient information: NHS: Sciatica ↗ · Cambridge University Hospitals: Sciatica ↗
Related procedure leaflets: Nerve root / transforaminal epidural injection ↗ · Epidural steroid injection ↗
Assessment of persistent neck pain, including joint-related and muscular contributors and symptoms that may require further investigation.
Trusted patient information: NHS: Neck pain ↗
Related procedure leaflets: General information on injections ↗ · Medial branch blocks ↗
Evaluation of neuropathic symptoms such as burning, electric-shock sensations or sensitivity to touch.
Trusted patient information: NHS: Peripheral neuropathy ↗
Related procedure leaflets: General information on injections ↗
Review of ongoing pain following spinal or other procedures, with attention to possible mechanisms and realistic options.
Trusted patient information: NHS: Peripheral neuropathy and nerve injury ↗
Related procedure leaflets: General information on injections ↗
Individual assessment where symptoms have persisted despite previous treatment or the diagnosis remains uncertain.
Trusted patient information: NHS: Complex regional pain syndrome ↗
Read independent Faculty of Pain Medicine leaflets about procedures and pain medicines, including potential benefits, risks and alternatives. Treatment is considered only after an individual assessment.
A careful assessment is the starting point for an individual treatment plan.
Information about common conditions and treatment decisions.