Back Pain Clinic
Practical, evidence-based care for back pain that is getting in the way of your life. Run by Dr Jinx who has years of neurosurgical experience.
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people visit a GP, and one of the most misunderstood. It can range from a dull ache that comes and goes to severe pain that affects your ability to work, sleep and move through your day. Whatever you are dealing with, Dr Jinx takes back pain seriously. She focuses on understanding the cause, not just managing the symptom, and works with you on a practical plan to get you moving and feeling better.
What to Expect
Your first back pain appointment will focus on understanding your situation properly. Dr Jinx will ask about your pain, your history and how it is affecting your day to day life. They may examine your back and assess your movement and reflexes as part of the consultation.
From there, Dr Jinx will talk you through what she thinks is going on and what she recommends. This might include advice on activity and movement, a referral to a physiotherapist, a medication plan or further investigation if warranted. You will leave the appointment with a clear understanding of your situation and a plan for what happens next.
If you have been managing back pain for a long time and have not found a solution that works, it would be worth booking an appointment with Dr Jinx to go through your history fully and consider all the treatment options available to you.
How We Help
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Back pain has many causes and not all of them are obvious. Dr Jinx takes the time to assess your pain properly, including understanding when it started, what makes it better or worse, and how it is affecting your daily life. Where relevant, she may arrange imaging or pathology to get a clearer picture of what is going on.
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The research on back pain has evolved significantly over the years. We know now that rest alone is rarely the answer and that staying active, with the right guidance, is usually the better approach. Dr Jinx provides treatment recommendations grounded in current evidence, including advice on movement, lifestyle changes and pain management.
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For patients dealing with significant pain, medication can play an important role in managing discomfort while other treatments take effect. Dr Jinx can prescribe appropriate pain relief and review your medication over time to make sure it is working and that you are not relying on it longer than necessary.
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Physiotherapy, exercise physiology and other allied health services play an important role in back pain recovery and long term management. Dr Jinx can refer you to the right allied health professional and, where eligible, arrange a GP Chronic Condition Management Plan that gives you access to Medicare rebated allied health sessions.
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For patients who have been living with back pain for a long time, Dr Jinx can help you develop a long term approach that focuses on maintaining function, managing flare-ups and improving your quality of life over time.
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Most back pain resolves with appropriate care, but some cases do warrant further investigation or specialist input. Dr Jinx will refer you for specialist consultation when needed, in a clear and timely way.
Book an Appointment Today
Back pain is common. Putting up with it does not have to be. Book online at your preferred clinic, any time.