Head, Face & Cervical Pain

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Head and facial pain can originate from multiple sources, including nerves, muscles, joints, or referred pain from the cervical spine. At PainMed, we perform detailed assessments to determine the underlying cause and offer targeted, multidisciplinary treatment to help patients regain control and function.

Common Conditions We Manage

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Chronic Headaches & Migraines

Headaches may be primary (such as migraines or tension-type) or secondary to musculoskeletal or neurological dysfunction.
Common presentations include:

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Occipital Neuralgia

Irritation or compression of the greater or lesser occipital nerves, often misdiagnosed as migraine.
Features:

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Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ) Dysfunction

A condition affecting the jaw joint and associated musculature. Symptoms may include:

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Trigeminal Neuralgia

A neuropathic condition causing severe facial pain along one or more branches of the trigeminal nerve. Features:

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Cervicogenic Headache

A secondary headache caused by disorders of the cervical spine, particularly the upper segments (C1–C3). Typical signs include:
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Symptoms May Include:

Diagnostic Approach

Diagnosis is based on a comprehensive assessment, including:

Clinical history and neurological examination
Imaging (MRI of brain/cervical spine if indicated)
Diagnostic nerve blocks (e.g. occipital or trigeminal)

Treatment Options

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Non-Interventional:

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Interventional:

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Diagnostic Injections

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Pulsed Radio Frequency

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Radio Frequency

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Neuromodulation

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Regenerative Therapy

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Cancer Related Procedures

Why Choose PainMed?

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Expertise in both primary and secondary headache disorders
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Skilled in minimally invasive procedures for nerve-related facial pain
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Access to advanced diagnostic and imaging tools
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Collaborative care involving neurology, physiotherapy, and dental professionals

Our Locations

PainMed@Wahroonga

Parkway SAN Clinic Suite 202, 172 Fox Valley Street New South Wales, 172 Fox Valley Street Wahroonga Australia

PainMed@Norwest

Unit 505, 10 Century Circuit Norwest Australia

Painmed@Blacktown

Suite 204, 30 Campbell Street Blacktown Australia

PainMed@Nepean

Nepean Hospital, 1, Hope Street Kingswood PENRITH New South Wales Australia

Contact Us

If you suffer from persistent head, facial, or neck pain, we’re here to help.

Phone: 02 8999 1054

Website: painmed.au

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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.