FRCA FFP MRCA
Jayne Gallagher is a specialist in Pain Medicine. She is a Consultant at Barts and the Royal London Hospitals with a wealth of experience in managing pain in many conditions.
Chronic pain is common. Up to a quarter of the population may have a long-standing painful condition despite the advances in modern medicine. This is often related to so-called ‘degenerative disorders.’
These while not dangerous can cause significant symptoms and have a marked effect on quality of life. Managing these problems may helped by consultation with a pain medicine specialist.
A pain doctor is focussed on quality of life rather than diagnosis. Treatment starts with a full assessment of pain including its impact on day to day life. Management is individualised and may include a variety of approaches.
In addition Pain doctors can work closely with other health care professionals eg physiotherapists to maximise treatment success.
