Nutrition for Pain

Personalised dietary care to support pain relief, reduce inflammation, and improve energy.

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Why Nutrition Matters in Pain Management

Persistent pain doesn’t just affect your muscles or joints, it affects your whole body, including digestion, sleep, energy levels, and mood. What you eat can influence inflammation, pain sensitivity, weight balance, and even how your body responds to medications and stress.

At PainMed, our Accredited Practising Dietitian provides expert, evidence-based nutrition support as part of your holistic pain care plan. Whether you’re living with fibromyalgia, arthritis, nerve pain, or fatigue, nutrition is a powerful and often overlooked tool for long-term relief and recovery.

What Can Nutrition Support Help With?

Nutrition intervention may benefit people living with:

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How Our Dietitian Can Help

Our Dietitian works with you to:

Nutrition Services May Include:

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Do I Need a Referral?

You can book directly with our Dietitian. If you wish to access a Medicare rebate, your GP can provide a Chronic Disease Management Plan referral.

Contact us today to book a consultation or learn more about
how nutrition can play a powerful role in managing your pain.

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    Dr. Sally Wride

    Originally from England, Sally graduated from St George’s Hospital, University of London in 2004 with a BSc (First Class Hons) in Physiotherapy. Since settling in Australia, Sally has worked in private practice and in the public hospital setting across Sydney.

    Sally gained a Masters in Medicine Pain Management from the University of Sydney in 2019 and is a Titled Pain Physiotherapist (as awarded by the Australian Physiotherapy Association).

    In addition to private practice, Sally currently works as a Senior Physiotherapist at Westmead Hospital Pain Management Service.

    Sally is highly skilled in assessing, diagnosing and treating people who experience chronic pain. She enjoys working with injured workers and CTP claimants. She has a deep understanding of the impact of pain on the whole person and on their functioning in daily life. In partnership with her colleagues, Sally enjoys applying her knowledge and clinical skills to provide a safe space for exploration of the physical and emotional meaning of pain and for recovery of function.

    Qualifications and Experience

    Education
    MSc in Medicine Pain Management (Sydney University) Accreditations

    Dr. Baraa Kassim

    Dr. Baraa Kassim is a highly skilled rehabilitation and pain management specialist. With experience in treating patients with complex medical conditions, her expertise spans strokes, neurological, orthopedic, musculoskeletal, and geriatric conditions, as well as spasticity management and spinal and brain injury rehabilitation.

    Dr. Alister Ramachandran

    Dr. Alister Ramachandran, a dual specialist in Anaesthesia and Pain Medicine, boasts 20+ years of experience. FIPP-certified, he leads Westmead’s pain service, teaches at Sydney University, and is a Faculty of Pain Medicine examiner. His focus remains on delivering evidence-based chronic pain treatment, ensuring comprehensive and effective pain management intervention.