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Pain conditions

Conditions commonly assessed and managed in pain medicine. Each page explains the condition, how it is assessed, the treatment options and their limitations.

  • Chronic low back painBack pain lasting more than three months, which can arise from several structures in the spine and is influenced by many factors.In preparation
  • Chronic neck painPersistent neck pain, sometimes spreading to the head, shoulder or upper back.In preparation
  • Sciatica and lumbar radicular painLeg pain caused by irritation of a spinal nerve root in the lower back, often from a disc problem.Read more
  • Neuropathic painPain caused by damage or disease affecting the nerves, often described as burning, shooting or electric.In preparation
  • Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS)A condition, usually affecting an arm or leg after an injury, with pain out of proportion to the injury and changes in colour, temperature or swelling.In preparation
  • Persistent post-surgical painPain that continues well beyond the expected healing time after an operation.In preparation
  • Chronic shoulder painLong-standing shoulder pain, for example from arthritis or rotator cuff problems.In preparation
  • Sacroiliac joint-related painPain from the joint between the base of the spine and the pelvis, felt in the low back and buttock.In preparation
  • Persistent headache and occipital neuralgiaOngoing headache, including pain arising from the nerves at the back of the head or from the upper neck.In preparation

Not sure which applies to you? Your GP or a specialist assessment is the best starting point. See Contact & Referrals.