Painful Conditions & Treatment Options
"Pain may be inevitable in life, but suffering is optional"
Referral Required
To be seen at Total Pain Clinic, we require a referral letter from your GP or specialist, WorkCover approval if applicable, and completion of our pre-appointment questionnaire (which will be emailed to you following contact). These steps ensure we have the essential clinical information needed to assess your condition thoroughly and provide the most appropriate care from your first visit.
Specialist multi-disciplinary team approach
At Total Pain Clinic, our specialist multi-disciplinary team approach ensures that every aspect of your pain is understood and addressed with precision and compassion. Our experienced pain specialists work closely with physiotherapists, psychologists and other allied health professionals to deliver evidence-based, coordinated care. By combining advanced diagnostic expertise with a broad range of interventional and non-interventional therapies, we create a unified treatment plan tailored to your individual needs. This collaborative model allows us to consider the physical, psychological and functional impacts of chronic pain, ensuring you receive comprehensive support from a team committed to improving your quality of life.
Understand your pain
We recognise that chronic pain is complex, deeply personal and often affects far more than just the physical body. Understanding your pain begins with listening and taking the time to explore how your symptoms impact your daily life, movement, sleep, emotions and overall wellbeing. By combining thorough assessment with advanced diagnostic tools, we work to uncover the underlying contributors to your pain, whether they are physical, neurological or psychological. This holistic understanding allows us to design a treatment pathway that not only targets the source of your pain but also supports your ability to function, cope and regain control.
Interventional treatments
When appropriate, interventional treatments form one component of your broader, multidisciplinary management plan. Our pain specialist is a certified expert in advanced interventional techniques, including modern image-guided procedures. All procedures are performed with the highest level of skill and in collaboration with experienced anaesthetists to ensure your safety and comfort.
All interventional procedures are performed in accredited hospital facilities by a FIPP-certified specialist.
Conditions We Treat
We manage a broad range of chronic and complex pain conditions. If you do not see your condition listed, please contact us — our team can advise whether we are able to help.
Spinal & Back Pain
- Neck Pain
Pain in the neck and upper back, including pain from disc problems, facet joint arthritis, muscle tension and nerve irritation.
- Upper Back Pain
Pain between the shoulder blades and across the upper back, often related to posture, muscle strain or thoracic spine conditions.
- Lower Back Pain
One of the most common chronic pain conditions. We treat a wide range of causes including disc disease, facet joint pain, sacroiliac joint pain and spinal stenosis.
- Axial Spinal Pain
Pain localised to the spine itself, without significant radiation into the arms or legs. This includes facet joint pain, discogenic pain and sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Limb & Joint Pain
- Shoulder Pain
Chronic shoulder pain from rotator cuff conditions, shoulder joint arthritis, bursitis or nerve-related causes.
- Hip Pain
Pain in and around the hip joint, including hip arthritis, bursitis, labral tears and referred pain from the spine.
- Knee Pain
Chronic knee pain from osteoarthritis, post-surgical pain, tendon conditions and other causes.
- Ankle & Foot Pain
Persistent pain in the ankle and foot, including complex regional pain syndrome, neuropathic pain and post-injury pain.
- Arm & Hand Pain
Pain in the arms, elbows, wrists and hands, including nerve pain, complex regional pain syndrome and post-surgical pain.
Nerve & Complex Pain
- Neuropathic Pain
Pain caused by damage or dysfunction of the nervous system, including diabetic neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia and nerve injury pain.
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
A chronic pain condition characterised by severe, burning pain, swelling and changes in skin colour and temperature, usually affecting a limb.
- Headaches & Facial Pain
Chronic headaches including cervicogenic headache, occipital neuralgia and other head and facial pain conditions.
- Post-Surgical Pain
Persistent pain following surgery, which can sometimes develop into a chronic condition requiring specialist management.
Visceral & Pelvic Pain
- Abdominal Pain
Chronic abdominal pain, including pain from the gut, abdominal wall and referred pain from the spine.
- Pelvic Pain
Chronic pelvic pain in both men and women, including pain from pelvic floor dysfunction, endometriosis-related pain and other causes.
- Cancer-Related Pain
Specialist pain management for people living with cancer-related pain, working alongside your oncology team to optimise comfort and quality of life.
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