Chronic Pain Program

Chronic Pain Program from This Way Up teaches practical strategies for managing chronic pain, and associated low mood and anxiety with their clinically-proven online program.

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Options for managing chronic pain

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Australians aged over 45. An effective pain-management plan includes various strategies, not only medicines.

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Chronic pain

Chronic pain is pain that lasts for more than 3 months or beyond expected healing time. Learn about the causes, living with and managing chronic pain.

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TENS (Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation)

TENS provides pain relief without medicine by delivering a small electrical current through electrodes on the skin. Learn more about TENS therapy.

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Medicines for nerve pain

There are many different types of medicines used to help ease nerve pain. Find out more about what medicines to take from a trusted source.

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Fentanyl

Fentanyl is a strong opioid medicine prescribed by doctors for severe pain. Learn about its how it works and potential side effects.

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Swedish massage

Swedish massage is a common type of massage that can help your muscles relax and relieve stress. Learn about what to expect from a Swedish massage.

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Lower back pain

Lower back pain is common and affects many people at some point in their life. Learn about the causes and treatment for lower back pain.

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Shoulder pain

Shoulder pain has many different causes. The pain may occur in the joint itself, or in the many muscles, tendons and ligaments in the shoulders.

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Sciatica

Sciatica is a type of pain in your back and legs. Discover more about the causes, how the symptoms develop and how it's treated.

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Anal pain

Anal pain is pain that you get in your anus (bottom). Learn more about the causes of rectal pain, when to see a doctor and treatments for anal pain.

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Medicines for osteoarthritis

There are many different types of medicines used to help ease osteoarthritis symptoms. Learn more about what medicines to take from a trusted source.

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Health benefits of yoga and Pilates

Considering yoga? Here are many of the answers to common yoga questions, including how it can benefit your health and how to find a class.

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Morphine

Morphine is an opioid-based medicine available on prescription from your doctor. Find out how it works and its possible side effects.

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Medicinal cannabis

Medicinal cannabis (medical marijuana) is highly regulated in Australia. Learn how THC and CBD might help relieve the symptoms of medical conditions.

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Paracetamol

You can take paracetamol for mild to moderate pain. Find out when to take paracetamol, its side effects and what to do if you take too much.

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Burns and scalds

Burns and scalds cause damage to skin usually from exposure to heat. Read more about the symptoms, treatment, and pain management options.

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Persistent pelvic pain

Persistent pelvic pain is pain below your belly button that lasts for 6 months or more. Read on for common causes and pain management tools.

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Opioid medicines and pain

Some pain medicines, such as opioids, need to be taken with care. Learn about the risks and benefits of opioids, side effects and pain-relief alternatives.

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Piriformis syndrome

Piriformis syndrome can cause pain in your buttocks and all the way down your legs. Read more to learn about causes and how to treat your symptoms.

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Wrist pain

Wrist pain can happen suddenly or can be chronic. Read more to learn what causes it, and how to treat and prevent wrist pain.

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Chronic Pain Course - online program

The Chronic Pain Course from MindSpot can help you manage the impact of chronic pain on your day-to-day life and your emotional wellbeing. The course is not designed to ‘cure’ or ‘treat’ pain, but to help you manage your symptoms and improve your quality of life.

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common, ongoing condition that causes painful joints. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatments for OA.

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Spinal disc problems

Spinal disc problems can cause back pain, numbness and nerve problems. Maintain posture and strengthen muscles to help prevent disc problems.

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Pain-relief medicines

Pain relief medicines include over-the-counter and prescription medicines. Learn about their side effects as well as when and when not to use them.

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Muscle aches and pains

Muscular aches and pains are common and often related to tension, overuse, or injury, resulting from exercise or physically demanding work.

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Rheumatic fever

Rheumatic fever is a serious, inflammatory disease caused by Strep A bacteria. Learn more about how you can prevent and treat rheumatic fever.

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Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is an ongoing condition that causes generalised pain. Find out about the symptoms, causes and treatments for fibromyalgia.

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Nerve pain (neuralgia)

Nerve pain (neuralgia) can feel like a shooting, stabbing or burning sensation. Find out about the causes and treatments for nerve pain.

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Codeine

Codeine is an opioid medicine used to relieve mild pain and suppress a dry cough. Find out how codeine works and about possible side effects.

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