Pain medicine and procedures

BPH Pain medicine and surgery

• Conditions treated

  Our pain specialists have the knowledge and experience to effectively manage a range of conditions, making it easier for you to get back to normal, everyday activities. This includes:

  • Back pain.
  • Headaches.
  • Neck pain.
  • Joint (shoulder, wrist, hip, knee, ankle) pain.
  • Nerve pain.
  • Fibromyalgia or widespread pain.
  • Abdominal and pelvic pain.
  • Post-surgery or trauma pain.
  • Hands and feet.
  • Cancer and palliative care pain.
  • Musculoskeletal (ligaments, tendons) pain.

  
  

• Our holistic approach

  We take a holistic approach to pain medicine. This means our experts consider all angles to help you develop a comprehensive treatment plan that addresses your needs, your health and your recovery goals.

• Education

  Our pain specialists work with you without judgment, to understand your pain and how it affects your daily life. We listen to your questions and concerns, provide information and resources about persistent pain, and offer educational strategies to help you reconceptualise your pain and understand the biology underpinning pain. We teach you about your diagnosed condition, providing the in-depth information you need to help you understand your pain and how you can recover from it. Understanding the processes involved in chronic pain allow you to be part of your treatment, so you can take control.

• Rest and rehabilitation

  Rest is an important part of recovery, and our pain specialists will work with you on strategies to optimise your sleep. In addition, our allied health network allows us to work with other health practitioners to develop a holistic approach to your pain management plan. This includes psychologists, physiotherapists, exercise physiologists, podiatrists, and occupational therapists. We also offer an Overcoming Pain Program – an intensive multi-disciplinary rehabilitation program within a supportive, small group environment.

• Medication

  Whether you are looking to explore you medication options, or you’re interested in reducing the medication you take to manage pain, our pain specialists can help. We will spend the time to review your options and the pros and cons of each. In some instances, where appropriate, patients can be admitted to Buderim Private Hospital for medication infusions via a drip. In all cases, our specialists will work with you and your GP to maximise the effectiveness of your medication plan. 

• Pain procedures

  If an interventional procedure is required to help you get back to normal, our experts have the knowledge and skill to perform a range of pain procedures, including:

  • Diagnostic tests to determine the nerve or area triggering pain.
  • Radiofrequency ablation (both pulsed and coagulative) on the nerve to scramble the pain.
  • Epidurals – injections into the spine.
  • Prolotherapy – a regenerative injection treatment to increase ligament strength and stability.
  • Neuromodulation – implantable leads to reduce pain in a specific region or nerve.
  • Steroid injections.
  • Sympathetic blocks.

  
  

• Acute post-operative pain management

  Our pain specialists will also conduct inpatient consultations, visiting people who have been admitted to hospital for other surgeries, such as knee replacements, who might be having difficulty controlling their pain.

• Overcoming Pain Program

  Our Overcoming Pain Program is a four to five-week pain management program that offers a whole-person approach within supportive, small groups. The focus is on developing highly tailored, self-managed plans that use strategies to improve your ability to manage your pain while gaining more control over your life.

  Get all the details, including who qualifies and the types of pain treated, on the Overcoming Pain Program webpage.