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.
We’re back with a new episode of The Pain Diaries Podcast!
This time, we’re tackling one of the most common and confusing questions in pain care: what medications actually help with nerve pain?
Join pain specialists Dr Nick Christelis and Dr Bradley Lewinsohn as they break down the latest evidence behind medications for neuropathic pain - including gabapentinoids, antidepressants, topical agents, and more.
This expert-led conversation explores how medications fit into a broader pain management plan, what patients should know about side effects and effectiveness, and how to make informed decisions with your care team.
If you’ve ever experienced sharp pain, numbness, or weakness in the leg and wondered if it might be sciatica, you’re not alone.
Sciatica is a common condition, but it is often misunderstood.
Watch our new video, Understanding Sciatica: When Is It Time to Seek Help? for answers to questions like:
What are the signs?
What causes it?
When is it time to seek medical advice?
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.
