Back pain is a common issue among the elderly, often attributed to various factors related to the aging process. One of the primary causes is degenerative changes in the spine, including conditions such as spinal stenosis and osteoarthritis, which can result in discomfort and reduced mobility. Additionally, weakened muscles, reduced bone density, and age-related wear […]
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Lignocaine is a local anaesthetic used commonly to block the transmission of electrical signals in the nervous system. It is commonly used to block specific nerves or groups of nerves, but when given systemically through the bloodstream can be used to treat neuropathic pain disorders. Learn more in our video with Dr James O’Callaghan. https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/882227353
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Chronic pain and mental health are closely related, and it’s essential to address both aspects when managing chronic pain conditions to improve an individual’s overall health and well-being. Learn more in our video below with Dr James O’Callaghan from Axxon Pain Medicine. https://www.axxonpain.com.au/wp-content/uploads/axxon_pain_medicine_-_pain_and_mental_health-240p.mp4
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How pain and understanding pain work together Pain can be very confusing. The worry and stress of trying to find solutions can increase chronic pain. The more we understand pain, the more hopeful we become about our ability to change the pain we experience. How medications impact pain Managing chronic pain is an ongoing process
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If you’ve been in pain a long time, you’re not alone. One in five Australians aged 45 or over (or 1.6 million people) live with chronic pain, according to figures from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. A pain specialist knows chronic pain can adversely impact your life in many ways. Aside from the
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