Most of us understand that pain is a normal sensation triggered in the nervous system to alert us to possible injury or disease. Without it, we would not know when something is wrong.
But when persistent pain interferes with your sleep, work, relationships, recreation and levels of everyday activity, it can cause increased anxiety, irritability, frustration or depression.
Sometimes identifying the cause of ongoing pain can be difficult, with many potential contributing factors involved.
An initial injury can be a catalyst for changes to occur in the central nervous system, the brain and at the chemical, molecular and genetic level, and result in persistent pain that becomes independent of the original injury. When this occurs, patients are said to experience chronic pain and localised treatment at the site of injury can be ineffective.
Overcoming chronic pain requires careful consideration of biological, psychological and environmental factors. At QPain, we take an holistic approach to your pain management, looking at all lifestyle factors that could contribute to your condition.
We work with patients to ensure pain minimisation techniques are effective and sustainable. By helping you better understand your pain, our expert health team will empower you to take control and return to an active lifestyle as quickly as possible.
