Author: Jay Murphy

“Back pain is extremely common. Our backs are an intricate structure comprising bones, muscles, nerves & joints. “The hurt can stem from sore muscles, ligaments, & tendons, or from herniated disks, fractures, & other...

Whether it’s strained muscles, spinal stenosis, or a herniated disc – having an accurate diagnosis from a Pain Specialist as soon as possible will enable you to understand the root cause/s of the pain....

Misconception No 1: All You Need to Do is Sit Up Straight! If you visit a Pain Specialist, they will tell you that if you spend prolonged periods of time sitting up straight without...

Untreated long-term back pain has become the norm for countless people who have not had the opportunity, or taken the necessary steps to be treated by a specialist Pain Consultant. Furthermore, it is all...

“Spinal pain in the lumbar region (lower back) & cervical region (neck) are highly prevalent & are often the causes for many lost work days. Lumbar muscle strains & sprains are the most common...

“As Pain Consultants make their patients aware: “chronic pain is a common, complex & challenging condition, where confronting the biological, social, physical & psychological contexts is vital to successful outcomes in primary care. Recent...

Pain Consultants use a biopsychosocial model for evaluating & managing patients’ long-term pain. On your first appointment they will conduct a: “thorough comprehensive evaluation to determine your underlying pain pathology, other medical & mental...

Pain Doctors frequently recommend cognitive behavioural therapy. – Also known as CBT, this is a potentially successful form of talk therapy “that helps people identify & develop skills to change negative thoughts & behaviours....

As experienced Pain Consultants will tell you: “Pain is a complex stressor that presents a significant challenge to most aspects of functioning. It contributes to substantial physical, psychological & occupational issues, particularly in its...

“As the population ages & individuals live long enough to be burdened by multiple comorbid conditions, the face of the chronic pain patient has changed, & so have the challenges confronting the clinicians involved...