Conditions We Treat
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Read MoreBack and Leg PainLow back pain is a common and disabling problem in the community. It is the second most common reason for a patient to seek medical attention, and has a high rate of recurrence over the...
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Read MoreComplex Regional Pain SyndromeComplex Regional Pain Syndrome or CRPS is a painful condition that describes a collection of symptoms that represent dysregulation of the pain perception apparatus, sensory and motor nervous pathways and vascular systems. Patients experience...
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Read MoreHeadacheHeadache is a common and debilitating persistent pain syndrome affecting many members of the community. There are many potential causes, and careful assessment is required to rule out serious and treatable conditions. Some benign, but disabling...
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Read MoreKnee PainOsteoarthritis of the knee, or “wear and tear” deterioration in the knee joint, is a leading cause of knee pain. As a mobile and load-bearing joint, the knee is susceptible to trauma throughout life. Osteoarthritis (OA)...
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Read MoreNeck and Arm PainThe head is a highly mobile part of the body, and the neck’s role in facilitating this function means that any pain or movement limitation in the neck is severely disabling. Pain affecting the cervical spine/neck...
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Read MoreNeuropathic PainAdvances in the field of Pain Medicine over the past 20 years have allowed us to recognise a group of painful disorders that originate from disease or dysfunction of the nervous system. Under this very...
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Read MorePain After SurgeryPain that persists after surgery is an unfortunate, but relatively common experience in modern medicine. Some cases occur when surgery has been complicated for various reasons, but equally, pain syndromes occur despite technically appropriate surgery. While...
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Read MoreShoulder PainAs a highly mobile and functional joint, it is not surprising that shoulder pain increases as we age. The most common causes of shoulder pain include osteoarthritis of the main shoulder joint (glenohumeral joint)...
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Read MorePain in Other LocationsPersistent pain effecting the abdominal and pelvic regions is a complex and often misunderstood phenomena. Pain perceived from organs in the thorax, including intestines, gallbladder, kidneys, reproductive organs and the peritoneal lining of the abdominopelvic...