Author: Jay Murphy

Pain Consultants use a biopsychosocial model for evaluating & managing patients’ long-term pain. On your first appointment they will conduct a: “thorough comprehensive evaluation to determine your underlying pain pathology, other medical & mental...

Pain Doctors frequently recommend cognitive behavioural therapy. – Also known as CBT, this is a potentially successful form of talk therapy “that helps people identify & develop skills to change negative thoughts & behaviours....

As experienced Pain Consultants will tell you: “Pain is a complex stressor that presents a significant challenge to most aspects of functioning. It contributes to substantial physical, psychological & occupational issues, particularly in its...

“As the population ages & individuals live long enough to be burdened by multiple comorbid conditions, the face of the chronic pain patient has changed, & so have the challenges confronting the clinicians involved...

“Nerve blocks halt the pain messages coming from the nerves in a particular part of the body. They can help people who have chronic pain function better in their daily lives, allowing them to...

Treatments for long-term pain are as diverse as the causes. From pharmaceuticals to trigger point injections, there are countless approaches. However: “when it comes to treating chronic pain, no single technique is guaranteed to...

“As multi-morbidity [multiple diseases/conditions & symptoms] increase with ageing, chronic pain is often one of these co-morbidities. One of the pharmacological interventions commonly used in its treatment, is the use of opioids. However, opioids...

“Treatment of both acute & chronic pain involves a combination of pharmacologic & provider-based interventions, which is effective for some patients but not for others. The use of repeated frequent usage involves the risk...

Neuropathic pain is caused by injury or damage to the nerves which transfer data between the brain & spinal cord from the muscles, skin, & other parts of the body. “The pain is usually...

“Many conditions can cause penis pain, which can range from mild to severe. This pain may occur at rest, during sexual activity, or when urinating. People may feel pain in different areas of the...