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Pain is deeply personal — and often hard to communicate. Emerging AI technologies are changing that, offering more objective ways to assess pain through facial expressions, physiological data, and real-time tracking. In this article, we explore how AI is helping bridge the communication gap, especially for non-verbal or vulnerable patients, and what this means for the future of personalised, data-driven pain care.

Chronic and complex pain can be challenging to manage in a rehab setting. Knowing when to continue conservative care and when to escalate to a pain specialist is critical for improving patient outcomes.
In our latest article, we explore key indicators for referral, the role of pain specialists, and how rehab professionals can collaborate effectively in a multidisciplinary care model.

Chronic pelvic pain and other reproductive health-related pain conditions affect 1 in 9 Australian women, yet delays in diagnosis and under-treatment remain common.
Our latest article explores key causes of pain, practical assessment and management strategies, and referral pathways for GPs. Learn how early recognition and a holistic approach can improve outcomes for your female patients.

Some pain lingers long after tissue healing — and it’s not just “in the head.” Central sensitisation is a key driver of persistent, disproportionate pain presentations, from chronic low back pain to fibromyalgia. In this article, we break down what central sensitisation really is, how to recognise the clinical red flags, and why early identification can change a patient’s trajectory.

Effective pain care isn’t a solo act — it’s a team performance. This article explores how GPs can lead coordinated, multidisciplinary pain management alongside allied health colleagues to improve function, reduce medication reliance, and empower patients. Learn how to hold the narrative, build trust, and create a unified plan that supports recovery.

It’s a question often left unsaid in the consultation room, but heavily implied: “Is this pain even real?”
Functional pain — pain without identifiable tissue damage or structural pathology — continues to challenge clinicians and frustrate patients. It sits in that uncomfortable space between physical and psychological, where test results offer no answers, yet the patient’s suffering is very real.

It’s a question often left unsaid in the consultation room, but heavily implied: “Is this pain even real?”
Functional pain — pain without identifiable tissue damage or structural pathology — continues to challenge clinicians and frustrate patients. It sits in that uncomfortable space between physical and psychological, where test results offer no answers, yet the patient’s suffering is very real.

Most patients—and many clinicians—expect acute pain to resolve within a matter of weeks. But what happens when it doesn’t? When a patient continues to report pain three months or more after an injury, surgery, or onset of symptoms, it’s time to change the clinical lens. Pain that lingers past the 12-week mark is no longer considered “acute”—it has transitioned into the chronic or persistent pain category and requires a different management approach.