Chronic or persistent pain can affect every aspect of life — from your work and relationships to your mood and sleep quality. At Melbourne Neurocare, our focus is on finding the underlying cause of your pain and delivering targeted, evidence-based treatments that offer lasting relief. Understanding risk factors is essential for early identification and prevention of pain conditions.
Led by experienced specialists in neurology and interventional pain management, we use advanced diagnostics and minimally invasive procedures to help patients with neck pain, back pain, sciatica, neuropathic pain, and other complex pain syndromes. Chronic pain ranges in severity and prevalence, affecting people differently across various populations.
Developing chronic pain can be influenced by genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors. The lifetime prevalence of chronic pain is significant and can have a profound impact on quality of life.
Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare providers at Melbourne Neurocare collaborates to deliver comprehensive care tailored to each patient’s needs.
Chronic pain is a long-lasting and often complex condition that affects millions of people, impacting their daily activities, relationships, and overall quality of life. Unlike acute pain, which typically resolves within a short period, chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for more than three to six months, often continuing well beyond the expected healing time. This persistent pain can arise from a variety of sources, including previous injuries, ongoing diseases, or nerve damage, and is frequently associated with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and neuropathic pain.
Living with chronic pain symptoms can be challenging, as the discomfort may range from mild to severe and can fluctuate over time. Because chronic pain affects both the body and mind, managing chronic pain requires a comprehensive approach. Treatment options may include medication, physical therapy, and lifestyle modifications, all tailored to the individual’s unique needs. Working with a pain management specialist is essential for developing a personalised plan that addresses the underlying causes of pain and helps manage chronic pain symptoms effectively. At Melbourne Neurocare, our goal is to support patients in improving their well-being and restoring their quality of life through expert pain management strategies.
Neck pain can be caused by muscle strain, degenerative disc disease, cervical arthritis, nerve compression, or muscle spasms. Restricted blood flow can also contribute to neck pain symptoms. It may present as stiffness, aching, or sharp, radiating discomfort that affects the shoulders and arms.
Sometimes, neck pain has an obvious cause, such as an injury, while in other cases, the origin may be less clear. At Melbourne Neurocare, we take a detailed history, perform a neurological examination, and use imaging when required to determine the exact cause. Our treatments may include:
Our goal is to restore movement, reduce inflammation, and improve your daily function.
If your neck pain is accompanied by numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or hands, it may be due to nerve compression. A neurological assessment and imaging can confirm this.
Yes — when performed by experienced specialists under image guidance, injections are generally safe and well-tolerated.
Some patients notice improvement within days, while others may require a few weeks or additional treatments for optimal results.
Back pain is one of the most common and debilitating health concerns in Australia. Whether it’s the result of a disc injury, spinal arthritis, muscle strain, postural problems, chronic musculoskeletal pain, or inflammatory pain, we believe in treating the cause — not just the symptoms. These different types of back pain may require tailored management strategies.
Our interventional back pain solutions may include:
During assessment, healthcare providers may monitor blood pressure along with other vital signs to help evaluate pain severity and identify any related complications.
We aim to reduce pain, improve mobility, and help you return to your normal activities with confidence.
If your pain persists for more than a few weeks, is severe, or is associated with leg weakness, numbness, or bladder/bowel changes, seek medical attention promptly.
Yes — most back pain can be managed with non-surgical treatments such as targeted injections, physiotherapy, and pain management strategies.
It depends on your condition. Some patients improve after one or two treatments, while others benefit from a longer-term management plan.
Sciatica is caused by irritation or compression of the sciatic nerve, which can result in sharp, shooting pain, numbness, or weakness from the lower back down the leg. Musculoskeletal pain and muscle spasms can also accompany sciatica, contributing to discomfort and limiting mobility. Often, pain worsens with activities such as sitting, standing, or walking, and may intensify at night.
Our team uses precision-guided procedures to relieve nerve irritation, including:
By reducing nerve inflammation and pressure, we help patients regain comfort and mobility.
Sciatica typically causes pain that radiates from your lower back through your buttock and down the back of your leg. A specialist can confirm the diagnosis.
In many cases, sciatica improves with targeted treatment and lifestyle changes. Early intervention can prevent chronic symptoms.
Injections can reduce inflammation and relieve pain, often allowing the body to heal and recover naturally.
Neuropathic pain is caused by injury or dysfunction of the nervous system and often feels like burning, tingling, stabbing, or electric shock-like sensations. Examples of neuropathic pain disorders include chronic pain syndrome, chronic pain condition, and trigeminal neuralgia, as well as related conditions such as reflex sympathetic dystrophy. The central nervous system and central nervous components play a key role in the development and maintenance of neuropathic pain, with pain overlap occurring between neurological disorders, mental health, and pain pathways. Autoimmune disorders, chronic inflammation, and rheumatoid arthritis can also contribute to or cause neuropathic pain. In addition to pain, other symptoms such as numbness, weakness, or mood changes may be present. Psychological factors, mental health, mental health conditions, and generalised anxiety disorder can significantly impact the experience and management of neuropathic pain.
Melbourne Neurocare offers a comprehensive approach to neuropathic pain, which may include:
We work to interrupt abnormal pain signals and restore function wherever possible. As part of a multimodal management approach, we also incorporate complementary and integrative health, integrative health, and relaxation techniques to support overall well-being and pain relief.
Neuropathic pain comes from the nerves themselves rather than muscles, joints, or other tissues. It often feels like burning, tingling, or electric shocks.
Some causes can be treated directly, but for many patients, the focus is on managing symptoms and improving quality of life.
Options may include medications, nerve blocks, or advanced therapies like spinal cord stimulation.
The nervous system is central to how we experience pain, acting as the body’s communication network for pain signals. When an injury or illness occurs, nerve cells send pain signals through the spinal cord to the brain, where these sensations are interpreted. The brain and spinal cord work together to process and modulate these signals, which can influence how intense or persistent the pain feels.
In some cases, the nervous system can become overly sensitive or “sensitised,” leading to chronic pain that continues even after the original injury has healed. This process, known as central sensitisation, can result in persistent pain syndromes such as complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). CRPS is a condition where the nervous system becomes overactive, causing severe pain, swelling, and changes in the affected limb. Understanding the role of the nervous system in pain transmission is crucial for effective chronic pain management.
Modern pain management techniques, such as transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), are designed to interrupt abnormal pain signals and provide relief for people with chronic pain. By targeting the pathways between the brain and spinal cord, these therapies can help reduce persistent pain and improve function. At Melbourne Neurocare, we use advanced approaches to address the underlying mechanisms of pain, supporting patients in their journey to better health and comfort.
As a specialist pain clinic, Melbourne Neurocare offers:
If you’re living with persistent pain, you don’t have to accept it as part of life. At Melbourne Neurocare, our specialists are here to help you understand your condition and find a treatment pathway that works.
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