Welcome to Pain Specialists Australia’s blog — practical, evidence-based updates on pain medicine in Melbourne. We cover diagnosis, image-guided interventions (radiofrequency ablation, neuromodulation, spinal cord stimulation), rehabilitation strategies, and health-policy changes that affect care. Explore guides on nerve pain, trigeminal neuralgia, CRPS, facet and discogenic pain, plus clinician resources and patient-friendly explainers. Reviewed by FFPMANZCA specialists to keep your knowledge current and your treatment pathways clear.
We’re back with a new episode of The Pain Diaries Podcast.
This time, our pain specialists Dr Nick Christelis and Dr Bradley Lewinsohn explore the most advanced treatment options for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), from sympathetic nerve blocks and ketamine infusions to spinal cord and dorsal root ganglion stimulation.
This expert-led conversation explains how and when to use these therapies, and why early, multidisciplinary care can make all the difference.
Watch our pain specialists answer real patient questions in this new mini episode of The Pain Diaries Podcast.
CRPS doesn’t only affect the arms and legs. It can also develop in areas like the abdomen, pelvis, or trunk.
We explain how CRPS is recognised, why early diagnosis matters, and what treatments may help.
If you live with chronic pain, your food choices matter more than you think. Certain foods can help calm your immune system and nervous system, while others may worsen inflammation and increase pain.
This blog explores how diet can influence chronic pain, with practical tips to help you start today.
We’re excited to announce the launch of The Pain Diaries Podcast. Our first video episode is now live!
Watch Dr Nick Christelis and Dr Bradley Lewinsohn debunk 5 common myths about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS), one of the most misunderstood chronic pain conditions.
Learn why early diagnosis matters, what imaging can and can't show, and why patients often feel dismissed or misdiagnosed. This expert-led conversation sheds light on real CRPS stories and explores treatment options to support recovery and reduce stigma.
As one of Australia's leading multidisciplinary pain specialist clinics, we'll explain what chronic pain is and why it occurs. We'll also explain that chronic pain should be managed as a chronic illness and not just a symptom of an illness.
We will provide you with coping tips and practical guidance to help you take the first steps to getting yourself on the road to recovery.
