chronic pain management

Evidence-based approach for Chronic Pain

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Psychological assessment for chronic pain focuses not only on pain, but also on the patient’s beliefs about pain, pain fearfulness, self-efficacy, pattern of activity, usual coping strategies, and co-morbid conditions. Read More…

Understanding and Treating chronic pain

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One out of five people suffer from persisting pain. These statistics are alarmingly high. Unrelieved pain costs the Australian economy $34 billion annually in lost productivity.

The Hunter Medical Local has posted a series of videos with an entertaining approaching in educating people on chronic pain management and treatment. The videos show evidenced based information and is a great introduction for viewers to learn more about chronic pain and the most effective treatments available. Read More…