Pain Management

Our team of experts deliver pain management services privately or on behalf of ACC.

If you’re experiencing pain following an injury, ask your GP or ACC case manager for a referral to APM today.

Dealing with pain can be a complex process, often needing more than one treatment solution. 

We recognise everyone's situation is unique, so we provide a comprehensive service tailored to your needs to support your goals.

We work with you to develop a personalised action plan, including:

• Education
• Health and lifestyle adjustments
• Treatment
• Self-management strategies
• Detailed pain assessment to understand your circumstances and set suitable goals

Access support from our multidisciplinary network of health professionals

Your pain management plan could include multiple support and therapy options from our experienced team of qualified experts, including:

• Occupational therapists
• Physiotherapists
• Pain specialists
• Psychologists
• Registered nurses
• Chiropractors
• Counsellors
• Dieticians
• Osteopaths
• Pharmacists
• Social workers 

The process is simple:

• Talk to your physician or allied health professional
• Ask for a referral to APM
• Wait to be contacted by our team

Living with persistent pain can be challenging, complex and unpredictable.

APM's Pain Triage service is a multidisciplinary service. 

We assess people living with pain, understand their needs and recommend the most appropriate clinical pathway and services to meet those needs.

You are eligible if you:

• Have an ACC covered injury
• Have persistent pain lasting three months or more
• This service requires a referral from a physician or an allied health professional.