“Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that causes widespread pain around the body. This stems from an issue associated with how the nervous system processes pain signals. Fibromyalgia also causes symptoms such as tiredness, depression,...
MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) is a “test that uses powerful magnets, radio waves, & a computer, to make detailed pictures of the inside of your body. This can be used to give you a...
“If you feel tired all the time & have muscle aches & pains, you might think you’re coming down with the flu or another illness. But if your symptoms have been persisting for weeks...
“Over time, posterior tilt increases the compression load on your mid & lower back. This increased compression means that the spine is unevenly loaded, & injuries such as disc prolapse & disk herniation can...
It’s absolutely crucial to determine the root cause of your pain. – If you’ve been suffering for an extended period of time, or if you have had previous assessments & treatment/s & are still...
“Pain Medicine Specialists are doctors who are specially trained, qualified & revalidated so that they can offer integrated, expert assessment & management of pain using their own unique knowledge & skill set, usually within...
Fibromyalgia, also known as FMS (fibromyalgia syndrome), relates to a chronic condition which can generate pain all over the body. “The Government recognizes fibromyalgia as a real & potentially disabling condition. The Department for...
Nerve damage (AKA Peripheral Neuropathy), is a result of damage to the nerves located outside the brain & spinal cord (peripheral nerves). – This often causes weakness, numbness & pain, usually in the hands...
“Chronic pain is a widespread global health burden with insufficient therapeutic options which lead to an over-reliance on opioid painkillers which only give limited relief to patients with chronic (particularly neuropathic) pain, while potentially...
“Pain affects every aspect of our lives. It can challenge or change the activities we choose to do, the thoughts we have, & even the sleep we get. This is because, in addition to...