Understanding Pain

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WATCH: The Pain Diaries Podcast - Episode 2: Nerve Pain Meds Explained by Experts: What Actually Works

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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.

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WATCH: Understanding Sciatica | When Is It Time to Seek Help?

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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?

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WATCH: The Pain Diaries Podcast - Episode 1: 5 CRPS Myths That Delay Diagnosis & Treatment | CRPS Explained

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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.

 

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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.