e.g Headache and Nerve Pain
Chronic pain is one of the most common medical conditions in Australia, with around 4 million people coping with chronic pain every day.
Chronic pain can present in so many different ways, including:
- Back, neck and spinal pain
- Nerve (neuropathic) pain
- Widespread pain – such as fibromyalgia
- Joint or muscle pain
- Organ pain – such as pelvic pain, endometriosis, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome
- Migraine
Chronic Pain is a complex condition for doctors to treat, as there are many factors that can affect progress and recovery.
There are a wide range of registered and unregistered medicines available for the treatment of pain. Some medicines are inappropriate for long-term use, some medicines have common side-effects and others are not compatible with driving machinery.
Our care team is very experienced in assisting people find new options for chronic pain. Sometimes with treating pain, it’s the simple things that make all the difference – like just starting to feel better, to sleep better and feel more rested. The Viva team is there to support you in the long term.