Conditions

Arthritis

A very common condition that causes pain and inflammation of the joints and bones

Central Sensitisation Syndrome

An increase in the excitement of neurons in the central nervous system so that normal inputs from the neurons start to produce an abnormal response

Chronic Functional Abdominal Pain (CFAP)

Persistent pain of the abdomen

Chronic Pelvic Pain

Pain felt in the lower abdomen or pelvis which has been experienced constantly or intermittently for at least six months and occurs at other times other than during menstruation and/or sexual intercourse

Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)

An uncommon condition that causes chronic burning (neuropathic pain) in a region of the body

Fibromyalgia

Also known as Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), a chronic pain condition in which pain is experienced all over the body

Headache

Usually a condition in itself and this is called primary headache

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

A chronic condition that affects the digestive system

Low Back Pain

A symptom and location of pain and not a disease

Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain

Caused by a problem with the nerves themselves

Occipital Neuralgia

A form of nerve (neuropathic) pain which is caused by injury or irritation to the occipital nerve located in the back of the scalp

Phantom Limb Pain

Refers to pain that occurs in an absent limb

Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)

May occur as a complication of shingles when the pain persists for longer than this time or persists after the rash has healed

Trigeminal Neuralgia

A disorder of the fifth cranial (trigeminal) nerve