Explain pain

Pain can be complex and can be present, absent, increased or decreased depending upon a variety of factors in addition to what might be going on in the tissues of the body.

Working with the treating team

It is vital that the treating team communicate given the importance of adopting a biopsychosocial approach. Management plans represent a great opportunity to communicate this information to other important stakeholders

Pain management tools

There are multiple tools available to assist health practitioners manage patients with a chronic or persistent pain problem.

Pain management

Chronic pain is a big problem in Australia and around the world. Chronic pain is the third most costly health condition following cardiovascular disease and musculoskeletal conditions (also associated with pain) (Pain Australia 2019).