For years, chronic pain was often treated with a single solution—usually medications. Chronic pain requires a multifaceted approach including targeted intervention and a multidisciplinary approach. We now know that long-term pain management requires us to address the symptoms and it needs a whole-person approach. Pain affects every part of life, from physical function to mental health, relationships, and daily routines. At Hunter Pain Specialists, we use an interdisciplinary model that brings together a team of professionals who collaborate to understand your experience and build a care plan tailored to you.
This means you're supported by a network that may include pain physicians, psychologists, physiotherapists, nurses with expertise in pain care, social workers, and nutritionists—each contributing their perspective and skills. We work together to deliver care that’s coordinated and patient-centred.
Through this model, we also focus on building your skills in self-management, helping you understand your pain and equipping you with strategies to live well with it. Research shows that people who engage in interdisciplinary pain care have better long-term outcomes and a higher quality of life.
If this kind of care resonates with you, speak with your GP about a referral. We look forward to working with you toward better pain management and wellbeing.
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