--- title: Hunter Pain Specialists News | Admin | Hunter Pain Specialists description: Hunter Pain Specialists News --- - [For Patients](https://hunterpainspecialists.com.au/for-patients) - [About Us](https://hunterpainspecialists.com.au/about-us) - [Locations](https://hunterpainspecialists.com.au/locations) - [News](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/) - [Contact](https://hunterpainspecialists.com.au/contact) ![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/7123_HPS_Hubspot_Published_Header_V1.0%20(1).jpg?height=500&name=7123_HPS_Hubspot_Published_Header_V1.0%20(1).jpg) 11/10/2024 # The Opinion of Healthcare Professionals About a Proposed European Registry of Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain: An Online Survey In the past decade, data from medical records and registries has become more important alongside clinical trials. However, there are only a few independent registries for neuromodulation. Interest in a European registry has grown but hasn’t worked out yet. This survey aims to understand the need and challenges of creating one. [Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/the-opinion-of-healthcare-professionals-about-a-proposed-european-registry-of-neuromodulation-for-chronic-pain-an-online-survey) [All](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hunter-pain-specialists-news)[News](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hunter-pain-specialists-news/tag/news) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/7123_HPS_Hubspot_Published_Header_V1.0%20(1).jpg) 11/10/2024 The Opinion of Healthcare Professionals About a Proposed European Registry of Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain: An Online Survey In the past decade, data from medical records and registries has become more important alongside clinical trials. However, there are only a few independent registries for neuromodulation. Interest in a European registry has grown but hasn’t worked out yet. This survey aims to understand the need and challenges of creating one. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/the-opinion-of-healthcare-professionals-about-a-proposed-european-registry-of-neuromodulation-for-chronic-pain-an-online-survey) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/7011_HPS_Social-Media_Square_V1_0-1.jpg) 12/03/2024 Booking an appointment with Hunter Pain Specialists Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/booking-an-appointment-with-hunter-pain-specialists) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HPS_NurseExpertise-1.jpg) 05/03/2024 Our expert team of Nurses At Hunter Pain Specialists, we pride ourselves on having a team of dedicated and experienced pain management nurses who play a crucial role in this multidisciplinary care framework. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/our-expert-team-of-nurses) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HP_HolisticApproach_Thumbnail-2.jpg) 27/02/2024 A holistic approach to understanding pain management A holistic approach is used to treat patients with persistent pain in pain clinics because chronic pain is complex and multifactorial. It affects all aspects of the patient’s life. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/a-holistic-approach-to-understanding-pain-management) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screenshot-2024-01-10-at-10_40_04-am-2.jpg) 08/01/2024 Progressing into a new paradigm: how we must leave the past behind if we want a change in pain research outcomes Chronic pain is a complex experience and studies to test the efficacy of new drugs need to mimic human pain conditions. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/progressing-into-a-new-paradigm-how-we-must-leave-the-past-behind-if-we-want-a-change-in-pain-research-outcomes) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Chronic-Back-Pain-1.jpg) 02/01/2024 Causes for acute and chronic low back pain According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, about 4.0 million Australians (16% of the total population) have back problems. In this video, Dr Russo focuses on the differences between chronic and acute low back pain. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/causes-for-acute-and-chronic-back-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6729_HPS_Social-Posts_V1_038-1.jpg) 05/11/2023 The language of pain: how patients and physicians communicate The words we use to describe our pain can play a pivotal role in the diagnosis and management of our conditions. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/the-language-of-pain-how-patients-and-physicians-communicate) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6859_HPS_Youtube_Thumbnails_V1_0-1.jpg) 21/10/2023 Pain management and cancer Unfortunately Cancer and pain are often associated. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/pain-management-and-cancer) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Cancer-and-pain-1.jpg) 09/10/2023 Dr Russo's work receives accolade at ASRA meeting Remote monitoring abstract authored by Dr Russo wins President's Choice at ASRA pain meeting. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-russos-work-receives-accolade-at-asra-meeting) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6729_HPS_Social-Posts_V1_037-1.jpg) 08/10/2023 How to take up a new sport as an adult without injuring ourselves These days, there seems to be more demand for Masters sports, says Mandy Hagstrom, an exercise scientist at UNSW. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/how-to-take-up-a-new-sport-as-an-adult-without-injuring-ourselves) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6856_HPS_Youtube_Templates_V1_03-3-1.jpg) 08/10/2023 Our teaching Hunter Pain Specialists believes that ongoing education and learning is is essential to deliver the best quality of care Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/our-teaching) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6859_HPS_Youtube_Thumbnails_V1_0_MentalHealthMonth-1.jpg) 08/10/2023 Mental Health Month For optimum results and making sure that you're minimising the chance of your pain becoming a chronic pain, it's important to attend to your mental health. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/mental-health-month) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6856_HPS_Youtube_Templates_V1_06-2-1.jpg) 05/10/2023 Describing pain We have full language for describing tastes and flavours or sensations or what we've seen. But when it comes to the vocabulary of describing a painful experience, we may be lost for words. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/describing-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6856_HPS_Youtube_Templates_V1_04-1.jpg) 28/09/2023 Research at Hunter Pain Specialists Research is an integral part of what we do in order to offer our patients the best possible treatment options. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/research-at-hunter-pain-specialists) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6856_HPS_Youtube_Templates_V1_07-2-2.jpg) 28/09/2023 Facial Pain Awareness Facial pain can be incredibly debilitating. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/facial-pain-awareness) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Psychiatry-and-pain-2.jpg) 21/09/2023 Psychiatry and pain management Mental health and physical health are tightly connected. In this video Dr. Pek Ang explains what role he as a psychiatrist plays in helping patients manage their pain. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/psychiatry-and-pain-management-1) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Dr-Suiter-1.jpg) 19/09/2023 When to seek help for pain It can be hard to know when consulting a pain specialist is a useful step. In this video, Dr. Suiter provides some guidance. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/when-to-seek-help-for-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6856_HPS_Youtube_Templates_V1_05-3-1.jpg) 18/09/2023 Dr Russo's role as President of the International Neuromodulation Society Listen to Dr Russo as he explains his role of President of the International Neuromodulation Society. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-russos-role-as-president-of-the-international-neuromodulation-society) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Is-experiencing-pain-inevitable-as-we-age-1.jpg) 18/09/2023 Is experiencing pain inevitable as we age? Pain is complex and it can be influenced by various factors such as genetics, environment, lifestyle, and overall health. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/is-experiencing-pain-inevitable-as-we-age) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6856_HPS_Youtube_Templates_V1_0-1.jpg) 17/09/2023 How can radiofrequency help? Unfortunately, the spine or facet joints, which are commonly affected by arthritis, can't simply be replaced the way a knee or a hip can. But there are other treatment strategies available. One of these treatments is radiofrequency. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/how-can-radiofrequency-help) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6729_HPS_Social-Posts_V1_035-1.jpg) 08/08/2023 Pain and depression Treatment for co-occurring pain and depression may be most effective when it involves a combination of treatments. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/pain-and-depression) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6729_HPS_Social-Posts_V1_036-2.jpg) 10/07/2023 Barriers to seeking help Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/barriers-to-seeking-help) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6728_HPS_Social-Posts_Arthritis_V2_02-2.jpg) 08/06/2023 How to reduce your risk of arthritis Arthritis is the leading cause of chronic pain and the second most common cause of disability and early retirement due to ill health in Australia. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/how-to-reduce-your-risk-of-arthritis) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Cover-image-INS-team-in-Canada-2023-1.jpg) 05/06/2023 Dr Russo in Vancouver Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-russo-in-vancouver) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6728_HPS_Social-Posts_V1_128-1.jpg) 22/04/2023 Women and pain In Australia, 1.8 million women lived with chronic pain, however, they have often felt misunderstood. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/women-and-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6728_HPS_Social-Posts_V1_127-1.jpg) 13/04/2023 Ageing - muscles, bones and joints As we age, our bodies undergo a number of changes. While some of these changes may impact our routines and limit our activity, being aware of them can also help us prevent complications and tackle difficulties as they arise, improving our quality of life. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/ageing-muscles-bones-and-joints) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/HPS_Sport-Medicine-Assets_RBG_v1_3_Achilles-Tendon-3.jpg) 29/03/2023 Sports Injuries - Ankle Sprain Sport is a part of the Australian lifestyle and, while an active lifestyle is definitely positive for our wellbeing, practising sports can also lead to sports injuries. In this article we talk about a common one: ankle sprains. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/sports-injuries-ankle-sprain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/10-year-anniversary-v2-2.jpg) 15/03/2023 Welcome to our 10 year club Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/welcome-to-our-10-year-club) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Cannabis-1.jpg) 28/02/2023 Use of medicinal cannabis for pain management Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/use-of-medicinal-cannabis-for-pain-management) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image003-2-1.jpg) 22/12/2022 Congratulations to The Brain Neuromodulation Research Program! Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/congratulation-to-the-brain-neuromodulation-research-program) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shutterstock_1907619667-4.jpg) 18/12/2022 Funding awarded for research on pain and touch signalling in the spinal cord Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/funding-awarded-for-research-on-pain-and-touch-signalling-in-the-spinal-cord) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6514_HunterPainSpecialists_Social-Media-Square-NOV_v1_0-06-1.jpg) 05/11/2022 How house plants benefit our wellbeing We can use science to understand what we can do and, it is within our control, to improve our lives and cope better with challenging situations. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/how-house-plants-benefit-our-wellbeing) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-fox-1595387-1.jpg) 26/10/2022 The health benefits of laughter "A smile is a curve that sets everything straight." - Comedian Phyllis Diller Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/the-health-benefits-of-laughter) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hannah-olinger-8eSrC43qdro-unsplash-1.jpg) 09/08/2022 Chronic pain & Gratitude Journaling - An unlikely duo Strong interactions between the conscious and subconscious mind and ongoing and intentional positive thinking work together to reprogram the brain. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/chronic-pain-meets-gratitude-journaling-an-unlikely-duo) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/arif-riyanto-rx31Ao60kcs-unsplash-1.jpg) 03/08/2022 The relationship between Chronic Pain & Mental Health Chronic pain can be extremely debilitating and can have devastating effects on an individuals quality of life, independence, ability to work, relationships and overall well being. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/the-rocky-relationship-between-chronic-pain-mental-health) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-cottonbro-4056529-1.jpg) 20/07/2022 Mindfulness meditation to manage pain Chronic pain is an unmistakable obstacle to wellbeing. Mindfulness can improve coping abilities and aid the emotional distress that people with persistent pain feel. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/mindfulness-meditation-to-manage-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-thirdman-7659552-4.jpg) 11/07/2022 Cancer pain: Where are we now in 2022 as regards management of cancer pain? 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Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/a-novel-approach-to-spinal-cord-stimulation-with-life-changing-results-for-patients) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6483_HPS_Social-Media_June-Assets_V1_030-1.jpg) 19/06/2022 Stretching to Build Pain Tolerance Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/stretching-to-build-pain-tolerance) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6483_HPSWorldElderAbuse_Social-Media_June-Assets_V1_011-1.jpg) 14/06/2022 World Elder Abuse Day Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/world-elder-abuse-day) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/4637_HunterPainSpecialist_2124-1.jpg) 08/06/2022 Prof. Marc Russo discusses the highlights of this year’s INS congress. The 15th World Congress of the International Neuromodulation Society (INS) was held on May 21st-26th in Barcelona, Spain. This year’s congress had the theme: “Neuromodulation: From Scientific Theory to Revolutionary Therapy”. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/prof-marc-russo-discusses-the-highlights-of-this-years-ins-congress) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6483_HPS_Social-Media_June-Assets_V1_024-1.jpg) 06/06/2022 Sleep Hygiene Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/sleep-hygiene) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/6483_HPS_Social-Media_June-Assets_V1_020-2.jpg) 01/06/2022 Migraine Awareness Month Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/migraine-awareness-month) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-03-23-3262-AM.png) 30/05/2022 Dr Russo Co-authors Paper on the Association Between Levels of Functional Disability and Health-Related Quality of Life With Spinal Cord Stimulation for Chronic Pain The article, which appears in the journal Neuromodulation, collected data from 204 patients with an Evoke ECAP-SCS device Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-russo-co-authors-paper-on-the-association-between-levels-of-functional-disability-and-health-related-quality-of-life-with-spinal-cord-stim) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 29/05/2022 30th of May - Multiple Sclerosis Day Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/30th-of-may-multiple-sclerosis-day) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 26/05/2022 Multiple sclerosis treatment Multiple sclerosis (MS) is one of the most common diseases of the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). Today, 2.8 million people around the world have MS. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/multiple-sclerosis-treatment) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 23/05/2022 Dr. Russo Co-authors Paper on the innovative use of Ambroxol for Neuropathic Pain The article, entitled 'Ambroxol for neuropathic pain: hiding in plain sight?' appears in the scientific journal PAIN. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-russo-co-authors-paper-on-the-innovative-use-of-ambroxol-for-neuropathic-pain-2) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 18/05/2022 The challenges to get support with invisible conditions Pain can be one of the most difficult 'invisible’ symptoms to describe and manage. Only the person experiencing it knows how it feels. It has an emotional element – it can cause distress, fear, anger and frustration, which in turn affect how you deal with it. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/the-challenges-to-get-support-with-invisible-conditions) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/4637_HunterPainSpecialist_2192-3.jpg) 12/05/2022 Dr. Russo's International Neuromodulation Society (INS) Presidential Update 2022 The INS, of which Dr Russo is President, is relaunching the in-person INS 15th World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, May 21-26, 2022. The event will continue to maintain an online presence, providing opportunities for virtual access to the educational content. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/ins-world-congress-coming-up) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-03-23-3262-AM.png) 10/05/2022 Fibromyalgia Awareness Month Fibromyalgia is a common condition in which people experience symptoms that include widespread pain and tenderness in the body, often accompanied by fatigue and problems with memory and concentration. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/fibromyalgia-awareness-month) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Dr-C-HPS-3.jpg) 10/05/2022 Welcome Dr Suiter It is our pleasure to welcome Dr Cillian Suiter to the Hunter Pain Specialists team. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/welcome-dr-suiter) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 05/05/2022 Misconceptions about arthritis There are many myths about what being diagnosed with arthritis means and who can be affected by this group of diseases. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/misconceptions-about-arthritis) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 30/04/2022 Arthritis Awareness Month Arthritis is very common, affecting 1 in 6 Australians, and the term includes conditions that we don’t often identify as part of the arthritis spectrum, such as Gout or Growing Pains. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/arthritis-awareness-month) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-kindel-media-7298659-1.jpg) 04/04/2022 Water for Healthy Joints Theres no denying that time out doors coupled with physical activity can be a game changer when it comes to physical and mental health. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/water-for-healthy-joints) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/low-res_220216_042636-1.jpg) 17/02/2022 A walk a day may keep the pain away Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/a-walk-a-day-may-keep-the-pain-away) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 19/10/2021 How to use food to fight inflammation Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/how-to-use-food-to-fight-inflammation) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 27/09/2021 An implantable restorative-neurostimulator for refractory mechanical chronic low back pain: a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial Although nonsurgical treatments, including physical therapy, chiropractic care, nonopioid and opioid medications, injections, and medial branch rhizotomy, provide modest relief and improved function for some, they are ineffective or provide only transient relief for many. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/an-implantable-restorative-neurostimulator-for-refractory-mechanical-chronic-low-back-pain-a-randomized-sham-controlled-clinical-trial) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 20/07/2021 Pain’s cause and effect: we must treat them together Dr Russo recently published an article in InSight+. You can read the full article below. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/pains-cause-and-effect-we-must-treat-them-together) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/national-pain-week-1.jpg) 22/06/2021 National Pain Week Survey by Chronic Pain Australia The aim of National Pain Week 2021 is to remind the friends, family and professionals around people who experience persistent pain, that connection is key to addressing the social isolation which pain can create. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/national-pain-week-survey-by-chronic-pain-australia) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 12/05/2021 A randomized sham-controlled clinical trial for refractory mechanical chronic low back pain An implantable restorative-neurostimulator for refractory mechanical chronic low back pain: a randomized sham-controlled clinical trial. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/a-randomized-sham-controlled-clinical-trial-for-refractory-mechanical-chronic-low-back-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 06/05/2021 Practice Trends of Neuromodulation Therapies for Pain and Spasticity in India Dr Russo along with his colleagues conducted the first systematic nationwide survey to provide an overview of neuromodulation in the past 20 years in India. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/practice-trends-of-neuromodulation-therapies-for-pain-and-spasticity-in-india) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-03-23-3262-AM.png) 15/02/2021 Persistent Spinal Pain Syndrome: a proposal for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome and ICD-11 Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/persistent-spinal-pain-syndrome-a-proposal-for-failed-back-surgery-syndrome-and-icd-11) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/GY2021_webbox2-2.jpg) 30/01/2021 2021 Global Year About Back Pain Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/2021-global-year-about-back-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 03/01/2021 Practice Choices in Targeted Intrathecal Drug Delivery: An Online Survey Conducted by the Polyanalgesic Consensus Committee Primary research needs to be followed by best practice synthesis papers and then we need to do this - find out what clinicians are actually doing. Dr Russo is very grateful to having worked with some great coauthors. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/practice-choices-in-targeted-intrathecal-drug-delivery-an-online-survey-conducted-by-the-polyanalgesic-consensus-committee) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 18/11/2020 Pain 2020 Conference The only Pain Conference of the year! Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/pain-2020-conference) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4506113-1-1.jpg) 15/10/2020 Clinical trial - Do you have back pain? Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/clinical-trial-do-you-have-back-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Regional-pain-2.jpg) 11/09/2020 Novel immune biomarkers in complex regional pain syndrome This is the second research paper to come out of our collaborative investigator-initiated study with researchers from The University of Sydney and Macquarie University. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/novel-immune-biomarkers-in-complex-regional-pain-syndrome-1) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/medicinalcannabis-2.jpg) 29/06/2020 Prescribing Medicinal Cannabis Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/prescribing-medicinal-cannabis) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Dr-Lisa-Stearns_CPSC-1.jpg) 01/06/2020 Rest in Peace Dr Lisa Stearns A wonderful Doctor and a wonderful human being. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/rest-in-peace-dr-lisa-stearns) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hush-naidoo-Zp7ebyti3MU-unsplash-1.jpg) 26/04/2020 Give blood and save a life Every single donation can help change someone's life. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/give-blood-and-save-a-life) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/NANS_smaller-1.jpg) 10/02/2020 NANS 2020 The North American Neuromodulation Society Annual Meeting Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/nans-2020) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/scs_2020-1.jpg) 09/02/2020 Dr Russo Latest Publication in No. 1 Neurosurgery journal in the world Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-russo-latest-publication-in-no-1-neurosurgery-journal-in-the-world) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/IMG_6521001-4.jpg) 16/12/2019 Congratulations to Ksenia Katyk Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/congratulations-to-ksenia-katyk) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Screen-Shot-2019-12-06-at-11_53_41-AM-1.jpg) 05/12/2019 Dr Russo collaborates in the latest Blue Book The 2019 edition of Australasian Anaesthesia has a variety of “hot” topics relevant to any practice who needs anaesthesiologists. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-russo-collaborates-in-the-latest-blue-book) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meta-Mar-20-2024-05-01-51-0713-AM.png) 21/10/2019 Dr Russo and Dr Volschenk attend ASBD Training Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-russo-and-dr-volschenk-attend-asbd-training) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/H2V_Workshop-Flyer_2_Page_1-1.jpg) 02/10/2019 Harbour to Vine Cycle Classic - New Understandings in Pain Management Hunter Pain Specialists will be participating in the Harbour to Vine Cycle Classic - New Understandings in Pain Management event. We are excited to be part of the ride and workshop to raise awareness of the Pain Revolution and to support our bid to hold a Pain Revolution event in the Hunter in 2021. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/harbour-to-vine-cycle-classic-new-understandings-in-pain-management) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hunterpainspecialists-team-3.jpg) 03/09/2019 September: Pain Awareness Month A campaign to raise awareness about pain as a serious public health issue and to create greater understanding among health professionals, individuals and families, legislators and the wider community. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/september-pain-awareness-month) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/news1-1.jpg) 04/02/2019 2019 Global Year Against Pain in the Most Vulnerable Each year, the International Association of Pain (IASP) selects a topic for the Global Year Against Pain. 2019 is the Global Year Against Pain in the Most Vulnerable. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/2019-global-year-against-pain-in-the-most-vulnerable) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/xmas-4.jpg) 20/12/2018 2018 for the Hunter Pain Specialists It’s been a very busy 12 months for our clinic. The year kicked off with Dr Marc Russo attending the NANS Annual Meeting in Las Vegas. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/2018-for-the-hunter-pain-specialists) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/orange-2.jpg) 02/11/2018 Colour the World Orange for CRPS Awareness Worldwide, November is recognised as CRPS (Complex Regional Pain Syndrome) Awareness Month. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/colour-the-world-orange-for-crps-awareness) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cogs-1.jpg) 02/10/2018 Dr Russo Speaks with ABC News on Proposed Private Health Insurance Changes Dr Russo was recently interviewed by the ABC. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-russo-speaks-with-abc-news-on-proposed-private-health-insurance-changes) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/chronic-pain-woes-1.jpg) 20/09/2018 Chronic Pain Woes Under Federal Government’s New Proposal Being the Director-at-Large for the Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand (NSANZ) New South Wales, Dr Marc Russo has seen first-hand what the Federal Government is proposing in relation to private health insurance funding changes. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/chronic-pain-woes-under-federal-governments-new-proposal) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/new-hypothesis-3.jpg) 09/09/2018 A New Hypothesis for the Pathophysiology of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) is an enigmatic disease and has defied a clear unified pathological explanation to date. It is a devastating, painful condition that may develop in a limb after an injury, surgery or other trauma. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/a-new-hypothesis-for-the-pathophysiology-of-complex-regional-pain-syndrome) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/opiods-3.jpg) 19/07/2018 Deprescribing Opioids There is increasing evidence for a lack of long term benefit from conventional “pure mu” opioids when used for chronic non-cancer pain \[1-3\]. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/deprescribing-opioids) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cannabis-1.jpg) 18/07/2018 Medicinal Cannabis Currently, Hunter Pain Clinic is assessing where the role of medicinal cannabis might lie in terms of treatment of persistent non-cancer pain. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/medicinal-cannabis) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/neuromodulation-1.jpg) 22/05/2018 Neuromodulation: History and Updates Neuromodulation represents an advanced pain management therapy for patients with chronic, refractory pain. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/neuromodulation-history-and-updates) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/neuromodulation-society-Mar-20-2024-05-03-03-0032-AM.jpg) 17/04/2018 Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand meeting Dr Russo and the Executive Board of NSANZ meeting with Mr Omar Ishrak, CEO of the Medtronic company. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/neuromodulation-society-of-australia-and-new-zealand-meeting) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/intellis-1-4.jpg) 10/04/2018 Dr Russo Implants Australia's First Intellis Device Dr Russo recently implanted Australia's first Intellis device - the world's smallest spinal cord stimulator system. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-russo-implants-australias-first-intellis-device) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/analgesics-1.jpg) 02/03/2018 Alternative Analgesics to Codeine for Acute Pain As both the public and medical practitioners would know there has been an up-scheduling of codeine in pharmacies. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/alternative-analgesics-to-codeine-for-acute-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/xmas-2-Mar-20-2024-05-02-41-8173-AM.jpg) 14/12/2017 Hunter Pain Specialists Supports the Special Children's Christmas Party Thank you so much for your support of the Special Children’s Christmas Party and for giving hundreds and hundreds of local families just like Chloe’s a perfect day. We couldn’t have done it without you. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/hunter-pain-clinic-supports-the-special-childrens-christmas-party) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/slow-breathing-1-1.jpg) 14/12/2017 Slow Breathing The act of controlling one’s breath for the purpose of restoring or enhancing health has been practiced for thousands of years amongst Eastern cultures. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/slow-breathing) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/certificate-1.jpg) 07/08/2017 Hunter Pain Clinic Maintains Quality Management Certification The Hunter Pain Clinic team were thrilled to recently receive recertification of AS/NZS ISO 9001-2016: Quality Management Systems. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/hunter-pain-clinic-maintains-quality-management-certification) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/new-tech-3.jpg) 23/06/2017 New Technology Brings Hope to Pain Sufferers Dr Russo has performed the first cases of Stimwave spinal cord and peripheral nerve stimulation in Australia. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/new-technology-brings-hope-to-pain-sufferers) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pelvic-pain-1.jpg) 19/06/2017 Pelvic Pain Pelvic pain is a broad term to describe any pain within the area of the lower abdomen/pelvis. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/pelvic-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dr-stanley-4.jpg) 11/05/2017 Dr Stanley Wong visits Hunter Pain Clinic It has been our pleasure to have Dr Stanley Wong from the Department of Anaesthesiology, University of Hong Kong with us for the past three months. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-stanley-wong-visits-hunter-pain-clinic) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/non-opioid-1.jpg) 04/05/2017 Non-opioid Analgesics and Non-traditional Opioids in General Practice Dr Marc Russo and Dr Willem Volschenk have co-authored a paper that appeared in Healthed. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/non-opioid-analgesics-and-non-traditional-opioids-in-general-practice) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2017-neuromodulation-3.jpg) 18/04/2017 2017 Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand and Australian Pain Society Annual Scientific Meetings Dr Russo recently attended the Neuromodulation Society of Australia and New Zealand (NSANZ) 12th Annual Scientific Meeting and the 2017 Australian Pain Society (APS) 37th Annual Scientific Meeting. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/2017-neuromodulation-society-of-australia-and-new-zealand-and-australian-pain-society-annual-scientific-meetings) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/etanercept-1.jpg) 03/04/2017 Etanercept Injections for Pain Etanercept is an injectable medication used to treat various inflammatory conditions. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/etanercept-injections-for-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/global-1.jpg) 19/02/2017 Global Year Against Pain After Surgery The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) has designated 2017 as the “Global Year Against Pain After Surgery”. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/global-year-against-pain-after-surgery) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/percutaneous-2.jpg) 01/12/2016 Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Percutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (PENS) is a relatively modern neurostimulation therapy for the treatment of chronic neuropathic pain. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/percutaneous-electrical-nerve-stimulation) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/scientific-meeting-4.jpg) 15/11/2016 4th Scientific Meeting and 5th Anniversary of Laboratory and Clinical Research for Pain Institute Over the weekend, Dr Marc Russo attended the 4th Scientific Meeting... Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/4th-scientific-meeting-and-5th-anniversary-of-laboratory-and-clinical-research-for-pain-institute) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/radiofrequency-1.jpg) 04/11/2016 Radiofrequency Neurotomy Radiofrequency neurotomy (RFN), also known as radiofrequency ablation, is a... Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/radiofrequency-neurotomy) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mental-health-1.jpg) 01/10/2016 Mental Health and Chronic Pain October is Mental Health Month – a month designated to raising awareness and understanding of mental health issues across the nation, and to promote mental wellbeing, coping strategies and recovery. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/mental-health-and-chronic-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/intramuscular-2.jpg) 02/09/2016 Intramuscular Botox for Pain Botulinum toxin type A is a neurotoxin produced by strains of the Clostridium botulinum bacteria that has therapeutic properties when injected into muscle tissue. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/news/intramuscular-botox-for-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/musings-Mar-20-2024-05-03-19-0006-AM.jpg) 23/08/2016 Marc's Musings | September 2016 Participants were recruited from the 1946-1951 cohort of the Australian Longitudinal... Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/marcs-musings-september-2016) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/advanced-1.jpg) 08/08/2016 Advanced Trainee in Pain Medicine May 2017-May 2018 Candidates are sought for the position of Advanced Trainee in Pain Medicine at Hunter Pain Specialists, a multidisciplinary Pain Clinic in Newcastle, NSW, Australia. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/advanced-trainee-in-pain-medicine-may-2017-may-2018) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/nature-4.jpg) 04/08/2016 Dr Marc Russo features in Nature - The world's most highly cited interdisciplinary science journal Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/dr-marc-russo-features-in-nature-the-worlds-most-highly-cited-interdisciplinary-science-journal) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/musings-Mar-20-2024-05-01-14-5572-AM.jpg) 01/08/2016 Marc's Musings | August 2016 Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/marcs-musings-august-2016) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/pain-scale-4.jpg) 06/07/2016 How do we Measure Pain? Whether pain is acute or chronic, injury or disease-related, located in the back or the head or somewhere else in the body, doctors will often ask their patients to quantify their pain using a pain rating scale. Read More](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/legacy/how-do-we-measure-pain) # [![](https://news.hunterpainspecialists.com.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/musings-Mar-20-2024-05-01-14-5572-AM.jpg) 21/03/2016 Marc's Musings | March 2016 Effect of Perioperative Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion on Acute and Chronic Pain... 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