Chronic Pain Management

The options for managing chronic pain are unique to each person and their pain experience.

Pain plans are created collaboratively with the individual, and they have the right to refuse any treatment or management options, ask questions, or change their mind later.

Managing chronic pain is crucial rather than trying to cure it. The focus should be on addressing daily struggles and limitations that come with living with chronic pain. This approach can help individuals lead a purpose-filled life and better cope with their pain, ultimately improving their quality of life.

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Evidence-based therapies include:

• Active participation in one's management 

• Pain Education

  • ​Pain science education (PSE) aims to explain the neurobiology and neurophysiology involved in processing pain. PSE aims to help individuals understand the factors and beliefs that contribute to pain and provide them with tools to manage it.

• Sleep Hygiene

• Graded Exposure

• Activity scheduling and pacing

• Exercise Programmes

• Stress Management and Mindfulness

• Interdisciplinary Team Management

  • Medication optimisation with a pain specialist doctor

  • Psychological and psychiatric support 

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Some of the chronic pain conditions Michaela works with:

• Chronic Widespread Pain / Fibromyalgia 

• Chronic Lower Back Pain 

• Chronic Neck Pain

• Chronic Headaches 

• Chronic Pelvic Pain 

• Painful Arthritis 

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Rheumatoid Arthritis

  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

• Phantom Pain 

• Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

• Persistent Post Surgical Pain

• Diabetic Nerve Pain