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...
It is estimated that 1.2 billion adults globally suffer from chronic pain, impacting on their quality of life and capacity to go about their day to day activities. While some patients find relief from conservative treatments, what happens when these treatments aren’t enough or prove...
Overview Neuromodulation is an important treatment for pain relief in neuropathic pain conditions. Dorsal root ganglion (DRG) stimulation is a type of neuromodulation that allows for more precise treatment for some pain regions. Although DRG stimulation can produce paresthesias (often described as a tingling feeling), many patients...
"The holidays can be exhausting. Chronic pain doesn’t care that it’s the holidays. It’s supposed to be busy and you’re supposed to have a good time. The pain will still be there and the increase in activities can make it so much worse." [1] As the...
