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Interventional Pain Specialist: Recognising the Signs You’re Facing Spinal Issues

Chronic back pain is a prevalent concern within modern urban lifestyles. At our pain management clinic, PainMed frequently encounter patients seeking treatment for back and spinal issues. Living with persistent back pain or a significant spinal injury can have a profound impact on an individual’s quality of life. Consulting with a qualified Interventional Pain Specialist doctors […]

Managing Chronic Knee Pain | Effective Treatments and Interventions

Chronic knee pain can significantly impact an individual’s quality of life, making even simple tasks challenging. With various potential causes, it is essential to identify the underlying issue and implement a comprehensive treatment plan. This article aims to explore the common causes of chronic knee pain and outline effective interventions to manage this condition effectively. […]

Why Your Pain Specialist Could Be Your Most Important Ally in Health?

Introduction Living with chronic pain can be debilitating, affecting not only your physical well-being but also your emotional and mental health. Pain management plays a crucial role in improving your quality of life, and one of the key individuals in this journey is a pain specialist. In this article, we will explore the significance of a […]

Tired of Lower Back Pain? Discover Unexpected Treatments That Really Work!

Lower back pain affects millions of people worldwide, causing discomfort, reduced mobility, and a diminished quality of life. If you’re tired of living with chronic back pain and seeking relief beyond traditional treatments, you’re not alone. In this article, we will explore unexpected treatments for lower back pain that have shown promising results. From alternative […]

Managing Chronic Pain: Understanding Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Understanding Causes, Symptoms and Treatment We all experience occasional aches and pains. An important function of the nervous system is to alert you to possible injuries through sudden pain. Pain signals travel up your spinal cord and to your brain when you suffer an injury. As the injury heals, the pain usually becomes less severe. […]

Understanding Nerve Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Nerve pain, also known as neuralgia or neuropathic pain, is caused by a health condition that affects the nerves that carry sensation from the body to the brain. There is a particular type of pain that feels different from others. Pain in the nerves: what are the symptoms? It is common for nerve pain to […]

Understanding Nerve Pain: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment

Nerve pain, also known as neuralgia or neuropathic pain, is caused by a health condition that affects the nerves that carry sensation from the body to the brain. There is a particular type of pain that feels different from others. Pain in the nerves: what are the symptoms? It is common for nerve pain to […]

The Non-Opioid Therapies That Can Be Used To Relieve Pain

Opioids are derived from opium poppy plant seeds. These derivatives, when administered attach to specialized receptors in our nervous system providing pain relief. Chronic pain is frequently treated with opioids. Despite their effectiveness in acute pain states, their long-term side effects prevent their use in chronic pain. Current evidence shows that when used chronically, it […]

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. Adam Mir

Dr. Adam is a Fellowship-trained Pain Medicine Specialist with a Fellowship from the Faculty of Pain Medicine (FFPMANZCA) and a Master of Pain Medicine from the University of Sydney. He is dedicated to the comprehensive management of chronic pain across all age groups.

Dr. Adam trained in adult pain medicine at Liverpool Hospital, Nepean Hospital, and the Department of Pain Medicine, and completed additional training in paediatric chronic pain at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead. He currently serves as a Staff Specialist at Westmead and St George Public Hospitals (NSW Health), and is a Visiting Medical Officer (VMO) at Liverpool Public Hospital, St George Private, Sydney Southwest Private, Holroyd Private, Norwest Private, and Nepean Private Hospitals.

He adopts a whole-person, multidisciplinary approach rooted in the socio-psycho-biomedical model, utilising both pharmacologic and interventional techniques. These include:

Dr. Adam is an Authorised Prescriber of Medicinal Cannabis and holds a Diploma in Medicinal Cannabis. He is also certified in Opioid Treatment Programs, including Methadone. His areas of interest include opioid dependence management, medicinal cannabis, and interventional pain procedures.

He also completed advanced training in Virtual Reality Therapy for chronic pain and mental health disorders in Barcelona, Spain, and has further qualifications in Focused Psychological Strategies, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Clinical Hypnosis.

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Languages Spoken: English, Persian (Farsi), Dari

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.

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