⚡ Chronic Mechanical Low Back Pain: Successful Lumbar Radiofrequency Denervation (Case Report) Chronic low back pain related to age-associated degenerative spinal change can be profoundly limiting, particularly when symptoms persist despite conservative care. This case illustrates a structured, stepwise approach using diagnostic lumbar medial branch blocks followed by lumbar radiofrequency...
🧠Refractory Chronic Migraine: A Specialist Pain Clinic Case Report Chronic migraine can be profoundly disabling and is often difficult to treat, even with specialist neurological care. This case illustrates how a structured, stepwise approach using ultrasound-guided occipital nerve interventions can provide meaningful relief when conventional treatments have failed. 🧩...
Background A 50-year-old woman presented to Pain Spa with a three-year history of persistent pelvic pain, consistent with pudendal neuralgia. Her symptoms included burning discomfort in the vaginal and perineal region, hypersensitivity on contact, pain on sitting, and intermittent bladder urgency. Pain tended to worsen throughout the day, particularly with...
Background An 81-year-old gentleman was referred to Dr Krishna at Pain Spa Bristol for specialist assessment and management of chronic low back pain. He had been suffering from mechanical lumbar pain for several years, worsening over the past 18 months. His pain was constant across the lower back, aggravated by...
A 36-year-old male with treatment-resistant PTSD experienced life-changing improvement following ultrasound-guided stellate ganglion block (SGB) treatment performed by Dr. Krishna at Pain Spa, Bristol. Introduction A 36-year-old gentleman presented with a long-standing history of severe post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) secondary to significant psychological trauma from childhood abuse. Despite extensive psychological...
A 57-year-old gentleman with chronic right-sided low back and buttock pain experienced long-lasting relief following sacroiliac joint radiofrequency denervation performed by Dr. Krishna at Pain Spa, Bristol. Introduction A 57-year-old male presented with persistent right-sided low back and buttock pain lasting over eight years. The pain was localised around the...
A 54-year-old lady with long-standing low back pain achieved excellent and lasting relief following bilateral lumbar radiofrequency denervation performed by Dr. Krishna at Pain Spa, Bristol. Introduction A 54-year-old lady presented with persistent low back pain lasting more than ten years following a previous injury. Her pain was al across...
Background: A patient presented to our clinic with persistent right-sided buttock pain, which began in 2022 without any clear history of trauma or injury. The pain was particularly aggravated by walking—especially up hills—and prolonged standing, with some discomfort when sitting. Mornings were especially challenging, requiring walking in a bent position...
Patient Background A female patient in her early 50s was reviewed at Pain Spa for chronic left-sided buttock and lower limb pain of more than two years’ duration. The symptoms had become progressively worse over the past few months, significantly affecting her sleep, mobility, and quality of life. The onset...
Patient Background A 78-year-old lady presented with longstanding severe pain over the left lower abdomen, radiating to the left groin and hip. Her symptoms began following a Spigelian hernia repair with mesh insertion performed five years ago. Since the surgery, she had experienced persistent discomfort in the area, describing the...
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