Pain Management

Strange Technique to Treat Chronic Pain Shows Promise in University Study

While the following article may have you raising your eyebrows at first, bear with us: An intriguing new university study, recently published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Neural Engineering, has raised the possibility that chronic pain could be managed by electrically stimulating the body at the same time as listening to certain sound waves. The […]

Study finds pain has unexpected health benefits for our gut

In a study that could overhaul the way we approach pain management, researchers from Harvard Medical School have found evidence that pain is necessary, when inflammation occurs, to trigger a bodily response that helps protect the microbial composition of the gut. Experiments conducted on mice that were experiencing an episode of inflammation, found that those […]

Migraine Treatments That Don’t Involve Drugs

People who suffer from migraines understand how debilitating the condition can be. What starts out as fuzzy vision and a background throb quickly escalates into a merciless storm of pain. It renders you sightless, helpless and desperate. There’s drugs you can take of course, but sometimes they don’t work and sometimes the disease is preferable […]

Chilli extract relieves chronic pain better than opioids without the side effects

The dangers of treating chronic pain with opioids over the long term have been well established, prompting researchers to seek treatments that offer effective pain relief without the sometimes devastating side effects; and they may have found the answer in the humble chilli pepper. We’re all familiar with that fiery feeling when we dive into […]

Pain changes your brain

Chronic pain afflicts over 3.4 million people in Australia. New research shows sufferers are dealing with much more than the physical impact of their condition, with research proving it can change a person’s personality. Research results The world-first study from Neuroscience Research Australia and the University of New South Wales, found people who live with […]

Encouraging patients to stick to the plan

According to a World Health Organisation report ¹ around half of all patients with a chronic disease, do not follow the treatment prescribed by their doctor. It’s a big statistic and one that is of concern to all health professionals. While most patients will commit to a short course developed in consultation with their doctor, […]

Why medicines become unavailable and what to do about it.

Has your medication been taken off the market? For anyone managing a chronic health condition or protracted illness, the thought of a drug manufacturer discontinuing their medication is not a cheery one. Patients often go through a lengthy process of ‘trial and error’ to find a medication regime that works for them – to start […]

Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA)

Pain Therapy Pain is a very difficult and often chronic condition. Its source can be unknown, making diagnosis and treatment in some situations very difficult. Patients which suffer chronic pain may  need to try a wide range of treatments, both medication and allied health, in an attempt to get the pain under control. Presentation of […]

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