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Chronic Pain Specialist in Brisbane

Offering modern treatment and a holistic approach to chronic pain management.

Perceptions Pain Practice is founded by specialist pain physician Dr Elaine Shek. Having spent over 25 years as a doctor working in general practice, hospitals and pain medicine, Dr Shek uses the latest advancements in pain medicine to provide a thorough approach to the treatment of chronic pain concerns, including back, neck, shoulder, pelvic, hip and knee pain, as well as fibromyalgia, headaches, post-surgical and nerve pain.

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Get back on the road to recovery with the right treatment and support from our experienced pain specialist.

Though the effects of chronic pain can be overwhelming, we're here to support you in every stage of your pain journey.

Pain Management Treatments

Our experienced specialist will identify and address your chronic pain concerns with an in-depth investigation of your medical history, and a customised treatment plan to get your recovery back on track. We offer a number of pain management treatments for the following conditions:

Spinal & Pelvic Pain

We provide treatment for chronic back pain in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine, as well as the pelvis.

Joint Pain

We provide a holistic approach to addressing pain in the shoulders, hips, knees and smaller joints.

Post-Surgical & Nerve Pain

We treat ongoing pain following surgeries, as well as neuropathic pain and peripheral neuropathy.

Headaches & Facial Pain

We provide treatment for chronic pain sites in the head and neck, as well as headaches & migraines.

Chronic Pain Syndromes

We provide treatment for chronic pain syndromes including fibromyalgia and complex regional pain syndrome.

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Where passion meets compassionate care.

Thanks for visiting our website, I'm Dr Elaine Shek.

I absolutely love what I do. For me, treating pain isn't just a job, but a calling. I believe in the power of good listening, taking the time to understand each patient's unique journey. I'm dedicated to spending quality time with my patients, ensuring they feel heard and supported every step of the way.

With a relentless passion for further education and upskilling, I'm committed to staying at the forefront of chronic pain management, so you can trust that you're receiving the most advanced and effective care. Let's work together to find relief and reclaim your life.

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Meet Dr Elaine Shek

Dr Elaine Shek has over twenty-five years experience as a doctor working in general practice, hospitals and pain medicine, and approaches the treatment of chronic pain in a holistic manner utilising pharmacology, psychological therapies and interventions such as radiofrequency neurotomies, sympathetic nerve blocks and neuromodulation.

She obtained her medical degree in 1996 from the University of Queensland. She worked in general practice and in the hospital setting for two decades. She developed a deep passion for looking after patients with chronic pain. She underwent further training to become a pain specialist.

In her chronic pain speciality, she has trained extensively at the Princess Alexandra Pain Unit, QPain, and at Migraine Specialist. She is a fellow of two specialist colleges (Fellowships of General Practice and Faculty of Pain Medicine Australian New Zealand College of Anaesthetists).

Dr Shek has a special interest in treating spinal pain (cervical, thoracic and lumbar) as well as sacroiliac, discogenic and facet mediated pain. She is also able to treat persistent pain post spinal surgery. She is very committed to continuing education, training and study and continues to upskill, attending courses and conferences.