Chronic Abdominal Pain is pain in the abdominal area which persists for 3 months or longer. It can be intermittent or episodic, meaning it may come and go. Often, people with chronic abdominal pain also experience symptoms such as bloating, cramping and/or irregular bowel habits. There
Physiotherapy can be key to a good pain management plan, at Metro Pain Group we are connected to some great physiotherapists. For this article, we’ve partnered with Stephanie Vernon from Inner North Physiotherapy to explain how Pilates can help with chronic pain: There is a profoundly
While the amount of change we have undergone as a society in the last few months is nothing short of overwhelming, we are choosing to focus on the positive aspects and the things that we can control. One of those positives is the technological revolution
Did you know that 1 in 5 Australians live with chronic pain, which can negatively impact their mental health, relationships, employment and the ability to engage in day-to-day activities? Each year, Chronic Pain Australia, the national voice of people living with chronic pain organises National Pain Week to
Human connection is absolutely vital in these times of social distancing. While society may feel a somewhat grim and lonely place right now, little actions taken every day can help us feel more connected to those around us. As wearing a mask is required at
Persistent pelvic pain is estimated to affect a staggering 1 in 5 women and 1 in 12 men. Individuals suffering from pelvic pain often experience poor quality of life due to the physical pain affecting social and psychological factors of life. They may experience levels
Many of us have been working from home for a few months now, and while we may have settled into a routine and set up a work-space, some tweaking may be necessary. Sit with your bottom to the back of the chair, with your back
Neuropathic pain can be defined as pain caused by a lesion or dysfunction, often due to disease, of the somatosensory system. The somatosensory system is responsible for the perception of pain, pressure, touch, temperature etc. When damaged, it may lead to altered transmissions of sensory
Much of the pain experienced by children and teenagers are chalked up to growing pains. While this may be part of the picture, the label ‘growing pains’ can mask underlying conditions and issues that may require medical intervention. For example, sports injuries are the most
As we bring in the new calendar year, it is a time to reflect and check in with ourselves. To ask if we are moving in the direction we desire or being hindered by old habits. It is a time where we are encouraged to