The Pain Clinic

05/03/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗺𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲

Our study investigating THC for pain, sleep, and anxiety in fibromyalgia is coming to an end and we’re proud to report excellent results.

Patients experienced meaningful improvements in pain levels, sleep quality, and anxiety.

We’re now planning a larger study with more patients in the coming weeks.

If you have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia and are still finding it hard to manage your symptoms, you may be eligible to take part. Please contact us on 79666904 to register. We look forward to helping you relieve your pain and improve your quality of life. 💙

03/03/2026

𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗮

You may have seen that new laws introducing random roadside drug testing and higher penalties for driving under the influence have been approved in Malta.

These measures are aimed at improving road safety not targeting patients using prescribed treatment responsibly.

If you are under care at The Pain Clinic, you don’t need to worry. We:

✔️ Prescribe responsibly
✔️ Advise clearly about driving safety
✔️ Provide documentation where appropriate
✔️ Support you every step of the way

Your health, safety, and peace of mind are our priority.

Read the latest news: https://timesofmalta.com/article/random-roadside-drink-drug-testing-law-approved-parliament.1124915

If you have any concerns, contact us on 79666904.

28/02/2026

🚨 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀

Chronic pain is not just a tissue problem, it’s often a sensitised nervous system problem.

When X-rays and MRIs are normal, surgery was successful, and healing timelines have passed… yet the pain persists, the nervous system is usually the problem.

Modern pain science is reshaping how we approach central sensitisation, persistent musculoskeletal pain, and treatment-resistant cases.

Dr Andrew Agius will be speaking at the upcoming Pain Summit, a free online event featuring 45+ masterclasses from leading pain experts sharing practical, evidence-based strategies that doctors can implement immediately in clinical practice.

Registration is free through this link: https://xdgmln5l7b1j.krtra.com/t/j2KfW6uEnXXc

We hope you can attend to get a better understanding of what is happening in the nervous system in persistent pain.

27/02/2026

"A new study suggests that adding CBD to products containing caffeine and THC can intensify the drug’s psychoactive effects and increase impairment."

A new study suggests that adding cannabidiol, commonly known as CBD, to products containing caffeine and delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can intensify the drug’s psychoactive effects and increase impairment.

25/02/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀 & 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 – 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝘆 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀

A newly published study reports that cannabis treatment provided sustained symptom relief in patients with treatment-resistant depression, a group who had not responded adequately to conventional therapies.

Researchers observed improvements in mood, sleep, and overall wellbeing over time, suggesting that carefully supervised cannabinoid therapy may offer an additional option for selected patients.

While medical cannabis is not a first-line treatment for depression, emerging evidence continues to explore its role in complex, treatment-resistant cases particularly where sleep disturbance, chronic pain, or anxiety overlap.

Read the study summary:
https://norml.org/news/2026/01/15/study-cannabis-treatment-provides-sustained-relief-for-patients-with-treatment-resistant-depression/

23/02/2026

⭐ 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲.

Fibromyalgia can take over your sleep, energy, and quality of life. This review reflects what’s possible with a personalised treatment plan and the right lifestyle support.

We’re grateful to support our patients on their journey towards better sleep, less pain and improved quality of life.

If you’re living with chronic pain, let’s work on a plan tailored to you.

Call us on 79666904 or book an initial assessment at www.painclinic.com.mt

19/02/2026

𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀?

Research shows that cannabis-based therapies, especially THC:CBD 1:1 formulas, can help reduce muscle spasticity and related nerve pain in people with multiple sclerosis who haven’t responded well to standard treatments. In clinical trials, patients using THC:CBD spray reported meaningful improvements in stiffness and pain compared with placebo.

✔️ Improved muscle spasticity
✔️ Reduced neuropathic pain
✔️ Better quality of life for some patients

For more details on the evidence behind this, see this study:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40753057

Medical cannabis isn’t a cure, but it can be a valuable part of a personalised symptom-management plan under professional guidance.

16/02/2026

If you are struggling with poor sleep, this Diary Of A CEO interview with sleep expert Dr Michael Breus has many useful tips to help you sleep better and wake up feeling more refreshed.

Here are the top takeaways:
✔️ Know your chronotype: understanding your natural sleep-wake pattern can transform your routine.
✔️ The “8-hour myth”: quality matters more than hitting a magic number.
✔️ The 3-2-1 rule for evenings: start winding down early for deeper sleep later.
✔️ Alcohol and sleep don’t mix: it blocks your brain’s cleansing systems at night.
✔️ Temperature and body cues matter: waking up around 3 am isn’t unusual - it’s linked to your body’s cooling cycle, not failure to sleep.

You can watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXlMKzcZlwM&t=7501s

13/02/2026

🧠💥 𝗙𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗺𝘆𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮 & 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗚𝘂𝘁: 𝗔 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 💥🧠

Emerging research suggests that gut microbiota transplantation (FMT) may help reduce fibromyalgia symptoms by restoring balance in the gut–brain–pain axis.

🔬 In a small pilot study, patients receiving FMT from healthy donors reported reduced pain, improved sleep, and better quality of life. While still experimental, this research highlights how strongly gut health may influence chronic pain conditions.

🔗 Read the study here:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38663650

👉 Contact us on 79666904 to explore how our new Gut Health Test can help patients living with fibromyalgia and IBS:
https://painclinic.com.mt/product/zinzino-gut-health-test/

11/02/2026

🚨 𝗜𝘀 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 “𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗿-𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲” 𝗦𝗻𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲? 🍫🥤

New research highlighted by ScienceAlert suggests that erythritol, a common sweetener in “zero-sugar” drinks and snacks, may damage the blood-brain barrier, a key protective shield for the brain, potentially increasing stroke risk.

👉 “Natural” and “sugar-free” doesn’t always mean harmless. Moderation matters.

🔗 Read more: https://www.sciencealert.com/common-sweetener-may-damage-critical-brain-barrier-risking-stroke

06/02/2026

⚡ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹𝗴𝗶𝗮?

Trigeminal neuralgia is a severe nerve pain condition affecting the trigeminal nerve in the face. It’s often described as electric shocks or stabbing pain, triggered by everyday actions like talking, chewing, or brushing teeth.

🩺 𝗧𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
• Medications that calm overactive nerves
• Specialist procedures in selected cases
• Trigger and lifestyle management

🌿 Medical cannabis carefully prescribed can help reduce nerve pain and improve quality of life, often with fewer side effects than long-term medications.

03/02/2026

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