June Gobbos ND Family and Friends Health Clinic Whitsundays

Pain Management

As of the 1st February 2018 codiene was restricted to over the counter sales and had to be script only. This is very important as codiene is a very highly addictive medication, but it left alot of people struggling with their pain.

But what alot of people don't realise is that there are many other ways to help ease pain.

Herbal Medicines

Nutritional supplements / Dietary Regimes

Remedial work such as massage, acupuncture, bowen, Osteopathy or Chiropractic.

Far infrared Saunas

Gentle movements Tai Chi, Yin Yoga, and breathe work.

Also calming the mind using meditation, visualisation, mindfulness or mind control.

Depending on the person and their pain duration, location and severity, we can look at ways to help the body deal with the pain.

Neurological Issues.

There are more than over 600 issues recognised to affect the nervous system.

Such as cerebral palsy

dementia

motor neurone disease

spinal injuries

stoke

Tourette syndrome

epilepsy

cervical dystonia 

bells palsy etc to name a few.

I live with and manage cervical dystonia. I have tried Botox as recommended by my neurologist/neurophysiologist who used electromyography to place the botox in the correct region, but I became allergic to it. So medically, all they have to offer me is an operation. So I have learned and tried everything, believe me, to help myself manage the condition. Each day I get stronger so I feel confident I'm on the right track. 

I manage my condition once again with the same modalities as mentioned for pain management above.