Managing chronic pain

Bay of Plenty patients with chronic pain conditions, like 25 year old Tammie McLaren, are benefiting from a new approach to managing their treatment.

Tammie McLaren with specialists Heather Griffin, Tanaya Bretherton and Mariet Kerjses-Laverty.

The new Pain Management Group Programme operating at Tauranga Hospital has a strong focus on self management of persisting.
Typically the programme only operates in major New Zealand centres.
Bay of Plenty District Health Board physiotherapist Heather Griffin says the programme is helping Tammie get back on her feet.
'Tammie has chronic regional pain syndrome in her foot, following back surgery in March,” says Heather.
As well as individual patient assessments, the Pain Management Group Program runs at regular intervals throughout the year.
'This is an intensive three week course with a focus on exercise, relaxation training and pacing techniques in pain management, as well as effective stress management and goal setting,” says Heather.
The team on the programme comprise of a specialist pain consultant, a clinical nurse specialist, a physiotherapist, a psychologist and an occupational therapist.

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