Berkshire Pain Clinic

03/07/2026

🧠 Is neuropathy the same as neuroplastic pain?

In this video, Dr. Deepak Ravindran clarifies the important differences between structural nerve damage and reversible nervous system sensitisation.

You’ll learn:
🔹 What true peripheral neuropathy is
🔹 How neuroplastic pain differs
🔹 When both can exist together

🎥 Watch the full video here to understand the distinction clearly: https://youtu.be/codpt2Dt8Mk

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05/06/2026

⚖️ If medicinal cannabis has potential, why isn’t it widely available?

In this video, Dr. Deepak Ravindran outlines the real-world barriers facing patients and clinicians in the UK.

You’ll learn:
🔹 Why access and cost remain major hurdles
🔹 The impact of stigma and clinician hesitancy
🔹 Why research and guidelines are still evolving

🎥 Watch the full video here to understand what needs to change: https://youtu.be/_g6naukrm_Y

22/05/2026

💊 Is medicinal cannabis better than traditional pain medication?

In this video, Dr. Deepak Ravindran compares cannabis with opioids, anti-inflammatories, and gabapentinoids across safety, effectiveness, stigma, cost, and long-term use.

You’ll learn:
🔹 How mechanisms of action differ
🔹 Long-term safety comparisons
🔹 Where traditional medicines still have the advantage

🎥 Watch the full video here to understand the balanced, evidence-informed comparison: https://youtu.be/LMuppOlsuhE

13/03/2026

🧴 Is high street CBD the same as prescribed cannabis? Not quite.

In this video, Dr. Deepak Ravindran explains the key differences between over-the-counter CBD products and medically prescribed cannabis in the UK.

You’ll learn:
🔹 Why CBD is classed as a food supplement
🔹 How prescribed cannabis is regulated
🔹 Why ratios of THC and CBD matter

🎥 Watch the full video here to make an informed decision about cannabis-based products: https://youtu.be/Twx0403WpyE

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

27/02/2026

🌿 Medicinal cannabis: hope, hype, or helpful medicine?

In this video, Dr. Deepak Ravindran explores how medicinal cannabis works, its effects on the endocannabinoid system, and what we currently understand in the UK.

You’ll learn:
🔹 How THC and CBD affect the body
🔹 Where cannabis may help (pain, epilepsy, MS)
🔹 The risks, stigma, and legal realities

🎥 Watch the full video here https://youtu.be/T1piJ9WRmT8 to understand the science, the safeguards, and the future of medicinal cannabis in the UK.

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

20/11/2025

Join Prof. Dr. Deepak Ravindran, a leading UK Consultant in Pain Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, for a powerful 60-minute masterclass exploring The Pain-Free Mindset — a science-based and compassionate approach to overcoming chronic pain.

By the end of this masterclass, you’ll understand how pain works — and more importantly, how healing happens when you address the whole person, not just the symptoms.

Reserve your seat here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1972875724400?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us online as we explore new approaches to managing persistent pain, moving from hurting to healing together.

31/10/2025

🦠 Is it chronic fatigue—or could it be chronic Lyme disease?

Lyme disease, caused by the Borrelia bacteria transmitted through tick bites, can sometimes lead to long-term symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, and pain — often resembling chronic fatigue syndrome or fibromyalgia.

In this video, Dr. Deepak Ravindran explains:
🔹 The difference between acute and chronic Lyme disease
🔹 How it’s diagnosed and treated
🔹 Why some people continue to experience symptoms for years
🔹 Practical ways to prevent tick bites and reduce risk

Understanding the overlap between Lyme disease and chronic fatigue helps patients and clinicians look beyond labels — and toward better management.

Watch the video on Youtube: https://youtu.be/izNpCq0molE

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

17/10/2025

🔥 Can infrared therapy help with fibromyalgia and chronic pain?

The short answer: Yes, there's promising evidence—especially for fibromyalgia, arthritis, and musculoskeletal pain.

In this video, Dr. Deepak Ravindran explains:
🔹 What infrared light actually is
🔹 How it affects your muscles, nerves, and blood flow
🔹 The science behind pain relief through nitric oxide and cellular healing
🔹 What the latest research says (including a 2022 systematic review)

✅ Safe
✅ Non-invasive
⚠️ Use in moderation (10–15 minutes max per session)

Infrared isn’t magic—but it might just be worth adding to your pain management toolkit.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Wzo8QNaAgnE

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

03/10/2025

🛡️ Struggling with pain that doesn’t respond to medication? Your immune system might be the key.

Chronic pain—especially nociplastic pain—often stems from a sensitized nervous system, triggered by an overactive immune response.

In this video, Dr. Deepak Ravindran explains how to calm and optimize the immune system through 5 science-backed strategies:
😴 Sleep
🥦 Nutrition & gut health
🧘 Stress management
🏃‍♀️ Movement
🧠 Mind-body practices

Pain relief isn’t always about stronger drugs. Sometimes, it’s about restoring balance within.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/HZpK7LQx6nQ

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

19/09/2025

📍 Still wondering where fibromyalgia tender points actually are?

They’re no longer used for diagnosis—but many still ask. In this video, Dr. Deepak Ravindran maps out all 18 tender points once used to identify fibromyalgia, explains how the exam worked (yes, until the nails blanched!), and why the method was flawed and eventually abandoned.

Curious? Watch for clarity—not for clinical use.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/tAE9d0gp5_M

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...