The following resources are highly recommended for pain patients to read. Numerous books and links cover topics like pain management, whether general or for specific pain conditions, as well as explanations for the science of pain.
A short, readable book on the principles of pain management. Very practical suggestions and recommendations.
A well-written book by a journalist in the style of a novel or documentary that provides insights into the psychology of pain and treatment experiences.
A book written by a female gynaecologist for women. It provides explanations and advice on how to manage these forms of pain.
Authored by one of the most important pain researchers in the past 30 years, this book contains useful information on pain “myths” as well as practical strategies for managing pain.
Deals specifically with face pain, but contains some useful chapters on coping with pain in general.
How to rewire your brain to improve virtually every aspect of your life. Based on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology on neuroplasticity and evidence–based practices.
Supporting Multidisciplinary Pain Management in Australia
Provides help for patients, their carers and treatment options, as well as a Pain Link Help Line: 1300 340 357.
Aims to improve knowledge and understanding of pain and self management of pain.
A site for chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia that contains some useful general information on chronic pain.
The ACI works with clinicians, consumers and managers to design and promote better healthcare for NSW.
Information for patients regarding a range of advanced pain therapy devices.
Global Year campaign - Provides excellent fact sheets on a yearly pain theme.
Provides links and information for people living with pain.
Provides useful links to other organisations.
Provides links and information for people with pelvic pain.
A spinal cord stimulator company. Their website provides general information regarding chronic pain and spinal cord stimulation.
A spinal cord stimulator company. Their website provides general information regarding chronic pain and spinal cord stimulation.
A medical technology company that manufactures various stimulation systems.
A neuromodulation company that has developed a paraesthesia-free high frequency spinal cord stimulator.
A spinal cord stimulator company that has developed a new closed-loop control system.
A new stimulator company that has developed a wireless, wearable pain relief system.
An online library of information for patients with chronic pain, including acute low back pain, neuropathic pain, CRPS, cancer pain, phantom pain and post shingles pain.
A clever, short cartoon series about living with chronic pain.
The national health information and advice service funded by the Australian Government
The NSW Agency for Clinical Innovation Pain Management Network brings together consumers and clinicians to promote equity of access to pain management services for patients with chronic pain and determine priorities for action.
HealthShare NSW is a statewide organisation established to provide high-quality shared services to support the delivery of patient care within the NSW Health system.
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