The Practice

Pain Management:

Wesley Pain and Spine Centre

Wesley Hospital, Chasely Street, Auchenflower Qld 4066

Appointments: 07 3232 6190

Medico Legal Appointments:

Leximed

Level 2, Suite 30, Silverton, 101 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane Qld 4000

Telephone: 07 3831 5681

Fax: 07 3831 5682

 

Dr Leigh Atkinson AO

Element 2: Understand Pain

The three sections on this page are listed below. Click on the items in the list to go to that section.

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Book CoverSufferers of chronic pain learn how to adapt their lives so that their pain becomes manageable with the techniques illustrated in this book. Click on the book to the right to read more. 

This book is recommended. It is written by Professor Mike Nicholas. It is now in its 3rd edition.

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Pain Pathways:

Pain Pathways

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Understanding Pain: How do we feel pain? Click on the picture to view a larger version in a new window.

Medications: How and where do they work on the pain? 

In the Periphery Click on the picture to view a larger version in a new window.

In the Spinal Cord Click on the picture to view a larger version in a new window.

 

Welcome to the Pain Medicine website

On this website, you will find information about:

  • Dr Leigh Atkinson's practice - contact details, location, and information.
  • pain medicine and pain management.
  • links to other sites, including those related to pain medicine and pain management.