Why have I been referred to Hunter Pain Specialists?

Hunter Pain Specialists treats patients suffering from chronic, persistent pain, both non-cancer and cancer-related. The aim of Hunter Pain Specialists is to consider the effect pain has on the individual and to effectively evaluate and respond to specific needs with a specialised treatment plan.

At your first visit the doctor will review the forms you have completed prior to your visit in order to understand the best approach for you.

Treatment options are tailored to the individual and may include a combination of:

• Medication to manage your pain.
• Psychological approach to include counselling.
• Exercise and physiotherapy.
• Interventional procedures (ranging from nerve blocks to spinal cord stimulators).
• Diagnostic / therapeutic blocks such as proactive discography, medial branch blocks and epiduroscopy.
• Injections such as greater/lesser occipital nerve blocks, trigger point injections, prolotherapy
• An autologous blood injection (Platelet Rich Plasma), meaning that your own blood is used. The most therapeutic portion of your blood is concentrated and obtained using a centrifuge. This is used to help your painful joints to heal and regenerate.
• Botox injections.
• Advanced pain therapies, such as spinal cord stimulation.