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.
One in five Australians live with chronic pain, yet many are still told to just live with it. In this episode, we speak with a national pain advocate about why so many people feel dismissed, and what needs to change so patients can be heard, believed, and treated with dignity.
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.
We’re back with a new episode of The Pain Diaries Podcast.
This time, our pain specialists explore 20 treatments for chronic back pain, from injections to advanced therapies like spinal cord stimulators, pain pumps, and restorative stimulation.
This expert-led discussion explains how to match the right treatment to the right diagnosis, and why there’s no one-size-fits-all cure for back pain.
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!
If you’re still struggling with back pain despite normal MRI results or ineffective physiotherapy, this episode is for you.
Join our Melbourne-based pain specialists as they reveal 15 potential causes of chronic back pain - including disc issues, joint pain, nerve irritation, muscle dysfunction, and central sensitisation.
This expert-led video breaks down the complexities behind persistent back pain and offers clear guidance on diagnosis and treatment approaches.
We’re back with a new episode of The Pain Diaries Podcast!
This time, we’re diving into the connection between food, inflammation, and chronic pain conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Join pain specialist Dr Nick Christelis and accredited dietitian Sherie Alexander as they unpack the science behind the anti-inflammatory diet - including what to eat, what to avoid, and why small changes can make a big difference.
Learn how nutrition affects pain, the role of the Mediterranean diet, and how to make realistic food choices that support long-term relief.
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.
