What if your pain management plan was tailored to your DNA? While not yet part of everyday clinical care, genetic profiling is emerging as a game-changer in chronic pain management.
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A patient-centred pain plan is more than a treatment checklist — it’s a roadmap to reclaiming function and quality of life. In this article, we explore how health professional networks can collaboratively set meaningful goals with patients, shift focus from “fixing pain” to “improving life,” and empower patients to take an active role in their recovery journey.
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5 Key Signs GPs Should Know
Not all pain is created equal—and identifying neuropathic pain early can be a game-changer in treatment success. In this spotlight article, we break down the top 5 clinical signs that a patient’s pain may be
neuropathic, not nociceptive.
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Increased Emphasis on Combining Pharmacological, Psychological, and Physical Therapies for Holistic Pain Relief
Chronic pain can be overwhelming and isolating. A better understanding of pain relief offers more hope to millions of people worldwide.
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Epidural treatment helps target pain stemming from your intervertebral discs, spinal cord or spinal nerve roots. The epidural space surrounds the dura, a fibrous layer of tissue surrounding the spinal cord. Using this space, we can deliver medications directly to the affected area of your spine. First, we numb your skin. Then, using X-ray guidance,
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Pain originating from the nervous system is termed neuropathic pain. When neuropathic pain is due to damage or compression of a particular nerve, we can target that nerve specifically using imaging techniques. Blocking the input signals from the nerve with local anaesthetic will quickly determine if the nerve is a large source of your pain.
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Chronic pain is an invisible illness that affects millions of people globally. For many, accurately communicating the severity of their pain to healthcare professionals can be a significant challenge. Pain is subjective, and patients often struggle to convey the nuances of their discomfort, especially when it’s persistent or hard to describe. However, a new frontier in medical technology is emerging that could revolutionise how pain is assessed: artificial intelligence (AI).
Artificial Intelligence in Pain Assessment: Transforming Pain Diagnosis & Management Read More »
Chronic pain in children is a complex and often overlooked condition. While the physical aspects of pain are challenging, the emotional toll it takes on young patients is equally profound.
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Chronic pain in children is a condition that can be challenging and overwhelming for both the child and their family.
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In the realm of pain management, lumbar and caudal epidural steroid injections (LESIs) are common treatments aimed at alleviating back and leg pain caused by conditions like herniated discs or spinal stenosis. These injections deliver corticosteroids directly into the epidural space around the spinal cord, reducing inflammation and offering relief. A video demonstrating these procedures
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