Tonight on Bodytalk, in association with Spire Hartswood Hospital, Jules Bottazzi chatted to consultant neurosurgeon Jonathan Pollock about facial pain and particularly trigeminal neuralgia – a surprisingly common condition, with 15,000 people diagnosed in the UK every year..

Jonathan described the devastating pain sufferers of trigeminal neuralgia can experience, discussed why it happens, and revealed the groups most at risk. He ran through how a diagnosis is made and treatment options available.

If you think you might have this condition, visit your GP or contact Spire Hartswood Hospital directly on 01277 266 761 or visit www.spirehartswood.com