Sydney Pain Management Centre

02/10/2024

The CIPN study is just one of 900+ open trials listed in the ClinTrial Refer database. To learn more about this study visit the ClinTrial Refer website 👉 https://web.clintrialreferapp.com/SearchTrial/Details?trialId=V7a37IxMsqU%3D&FrontEndUniqueId=72897fce5a3a4accbc65ce4b695bff1a1664015553 Sydney Pain Management Centre

30/09/2024

We are recruiting cancer patients in need of new pain treatments for Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathic Pain (CIPN). Paid clinical trials are here in Sydney. To apply, tap on the link to our questionnaire. For more information, you can either email us at bdm@sydneypaincentre.com, or call (02) 9687 9633.

05/04/2024

Our latest poster at

10/03/2024

16/09/2023

Had my BMW 330i 2021 model serviced at Parramatta BMW on Sep 11th and an hour out the door the steering wheel is out of control and chassis sending error message. Carefully and with loads of horror drove the car to home garage and Contacted the Parammatta BMW Service. The first response was reluctance to accept there’s anything wrong! Second response was bring it back for a check! When told them car is not driveable they wanted me to find a tow company at my own cost and take the car to them!!! Reached to BMW Australia and they apologised and promised to fix it, reached them again after a week, same promise but no real action!
It’s a business car and we rely on it for our everyday business.

BMW seem to have no care for other businesses.

I’m very disappointed with BMW Australia and BMW customer service in general. I have 3 other cars, Private and business and never had such poor service.
Feel like no more BMW from this point on.

26/08/2023

Delighted to have Vahid Mohabbati from Sydney Pain Research Centre at the upcoming e-INS lunch symposium in Hamburg. A significant milestone has been reached with Medtronic's CE mark approval of its Inceptiv SCS system. His participation enriches the discussion around collaborative closed-loop clinical research at Sydney Pain Research Centre, which achieved the highest enrollment in Australia, underlining our commitment to advancing pain relief research. ECAP-driven closed-loop capability represents years of innovation. Please note: Not approved for sale in the US and Australia.

19/05/2022

First Medtronic Closed Loop Spinal Cord Stimulator in the world was implanted by the Director of Sydney Pain Research team Dr Vahid Mohabbati in April as part of a clinical trial.

A prospective study will evaluate the long-term performance of a closed-loop algorithm with Medtronic’s investigative rechargeable neurostimulator.

04/11/2021

Neuroplasty!

13/07/2021

GP webinar on pain management

19/06/2021

Celebrity Pain Update - Spine George Clooney

An accident on a movie set caused a devastating spinal injury for George Clooney in 2005, after he tore his Dura Mater during a fight scene. The Dura Mater is the wrap around the spine that holds in the spinal fluid.
The actor experienced debilitating pain, severe depression and had several spinal surgeries afterwards.

“Spinal injuries can be absolutely devastating,” agrees Dr Vahid Mohabbati, from Sydney Pain Management Centre.
“About 46% of spinal cord injuries are due to land transport vehicle accidents according to Spinal Cord Injuries Australia. Another 36% are due to falls, (such as fall from stairs, ladder or chair).
The good news neuromodulation is increasingly helping these patients,” he says.

Similar to the way a cardiac pacemaker corrects abnormal heartbeats, neuromodulation helps re-establish normal function of the nervous system using spinal cord stimulation (SCS).
“This involves a wire attached to a small generator device being surgically implanted under the skin in the back or buttock. The device, operated by a hand-held remote, then delivers low-voltage electrical impulses to the spine, which are sent to the brain.
In the past, SCS was only able to generate a tonic stimulation that caused gentle buzzing or tingling.

However, the new waveforms such as High Frequency or Burst stimulation will not cause such sensations. They have proved to be far more effective and are more acceptable by patients. Neuromodulation is revolutionising the way we manage chronic pain.”

09/06/2021

WORLD EMPATHY DAY – JUNE 9

Empathy is….
Seeing with the eyes of another….
Listening with the ears of another…
And feeling with the heart of another….

On this special day let us recognise and empathise with the millions of Australians living in chronic pain.
And just how we react to our loved ones and friends when they are in pain or receive a bad health diagnosis can make a big impact on how they feel too.

“When patients receive bad news or open up about their pain or illness to family and friends, it’s important to remember as the receiver of this information, that you need to listen at least as much as you talk,” says Sydney Pain Management Centre's Pain Physician Dr Vahid Mohabatti.
“When people are in pain or going through a health crisis they want to feel heard. They want to feel understood. Unfortunately, many people don’t know the best way to deal with this kind of information. They may think it’s reassuring to tell someone just diagnosed with bowel cancer, that an Aunt survived stage III bowel cancer and is doing well. However whilst this is well-meaning, what works for one person, doesn’t work for everyone.
In fact, outside of health professionals, unless asked, offering unsolicited opinions can often only make the patient feel even more disconnected or confused," he says.

If someone is in pain, or going through a health crisis, instead of offering “stories” “opinions” or “solutions” positive statements might include:
- ‘I’m so sorry you are going through this.’ (Instead of, ‘you look so well, -
things must be going OK?’)
- ‘I’m here if you need me or want to talk about your treatment’ (Instead of How is the chemo going?)
- ‘I’m available Mondays or Fridays if you need to be taken to your medical appointments’. (Instead of insisting on taking them to ALL appointments).
Small acts of kindness are usually appreciated but large ones can be a burden or overwhelming.
Sometimes silence isn’t silent at all and listening with open ears, and only offering thoughtful opinions when you know they are truly welcome – well that is what being a true empath is about.