Chronic Pain

What is Chronic Pain?

Chronic pain is common and affects 20% of Australians aged 45 years and older. Chronic pain is pain that lasts beyond normal healing time after injury or illness - generally 3 to 6 months. It is a common and complex condition, and the pain experienced can range from mild to severe. Long-term low back or neck pain, Fibromyalgia and migraine headaches are common types of chronic pain.

What causes Chronic Pain?

Whilst chronic pain can be a symptom of diseases such as arthritis or the result of injury, it can also be a “disease” in its own right. Pain experts now agree that in some cases chronic pain can be caused by unhelpful changes in the brain, known as “maladaptive plasticity”. In other words, the pain is coming from the brain - it’s a “brain problem.” Brain scans that look at how the brain is working, such as QEEG, can help to localise the areas of the brain that are not working optimally (which can be different from one person with Chronic Pain to another). This important information can be used to help guide advice and to develop personalised drug-free brain-training programs.

Brain-Training for Chronic Pain

This new understanding that chronic pain can actually be a “brain problem” has resulted in innovative brain-based treatments. There is no “one size fits all” approach, and we believe that everyone should be able to make an informed choice based upon the range of treatments now available. Increasingly people are looking for alternative solutions and Perth Brain Centre provides drug-free, evidence-based, personalised brain-training programs for children and adults with chronic pain. 

From The People We Have Helped

  • "If there were an option to give 10 stars, I would do so. My experience at Perth Brain Centre has been nothing short of extraordinary" - RB

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  • "PBC is one in a million. An amazing team of professionals who genuinely care about getting the best results for people. I wish I had found PBC years ago. Definitely highly recommended" - DD

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  • "For anyone unsure on if they should look into PBC I would say go for it! Having a healthy brain is one of the best gifts you can give to yourself and your kids” - HJ

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  • “I’ve struggled my entire life and after years of trying different approaches I found PBC. Their approach is non-drug based and grounded in scientific measurement, which gave me confidence from the outset” - DH

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  • “Daniel and team at PBC are exceptional and their services are a game changer.”
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1. Assessment Phase

We start by getting to know you. Across 3 appointments, we’ll talk through your concerns, answer any questions, safely map your brain activity using a QEEG Brain Scan, and then explain your results and recommendations in a clear, easy-to-understand way.

There’s no commitment - The Assessment Phase is about asking questions and getting answers.

Personalised Brain-Training for Chronic Pain

2. Training Phase

This is where change begins.

If you decide to move forward, we will be happy to organise your personalised training program based on your brain scan results and our recommendations. Our caring and supportive clinician team will guide you through your training as you begin to feel calmer, clearer and in more control.

3. Reassessment Phase

Once you have completed your training, we will arrange a follow-up QEEG Brain Scan and a Clinical Review with Daniel Lane. These important appointments provide opportunities to assess your overall progress, answer any questions you may have and provide any further advice or recommendations.

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Experience

We have helped

11,000+

West Australians

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15,000+

QEEG Brain Scans

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