Nexus Pain Management, Murrumba Downs (2026)

05/03/2026

Whole Body Pain 🧍

Whole body pain is more than just aches—it’s often persistent, widespread, and influenced by multiple factors, affecting daily life, mobility, and well-being.

Common contributors include:
• Fibromyalgia – widespread pain, fatigue, sleep issues, and heightened pain sensitivity.
• Central sensitisation – an overactive nervous system that amplifies pain from minor stimuli.
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME, including Long Covid) – extreme fatigue, body pain, and post-exertional symptom flare-ups.
• Autoimmune disorders – conditions like Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus, and Psoriatic Arthritis causing multi-site inflammation and pain.
• Myofascial Pain Syndrome – muscle “knots” that refer pain to other areas.
• Other factors – comorbid conditions like chronic infections, metabolic disorders, medication side effects, and stress or anxiety can worsen pain.

Managing whole body pain requires a comprehensive approach: proper diagnosis, lifestyle strategies, physical therapy, medication, and psychological support.
Understanding the root causes is the first step toward relief and improved quality of life.

For more information go to www.nexuspain.com.au

05/03/2026

Neuropathic Pain 💥

Neuropathic pain is different to typical injury pain. It’s caused by nerve damage or overactivity — meaning the nervous system keeps sending pain signals even when there’s no clear ongoing damage.
It can often be burning, tingling, electric, or hypersensitive — and often deeply disruptive to daily life and sleep.

This is one of Dr O’Dea’s key clinical focus areas, particularly localised nerve entrapments and chronic nerve irritation. Advanced treatments such as ultrasound-guided hydrodissection, PRP, and radiofrequency treatment can be highly effective when correctly indicated.

Some common types of nerve entrapments include— Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (hand pain), Meralgia Paraesthetica (outside of the thigh pain), tarsal tunnel cubital tunnel.

Other common focal irritation points include, Morton’s neuroma, Occipital neuralgia (related to chronic headache/migraine), Superior Cluneal nerve irritation (due to persistent low back pain) as well as a multitude of others.

A very common one being Peripheral neuropathy — often presenting in a “stocking and glove” pattern, commonly linked to diabetes, autoimmune conditions, chemotherapy, but most commonly has no known trigger.

Neuropathic pain requires a completely different treatment approach to standard musculoskeletal pain. The key is identifying the specific nerve involved — and choosing the right intervention to calm and reset the system.

When treated appropriately, even long-standing nerve pain can improve.

For further information go to www.nexuspain.com.au

05/03/2026

Lower Limb pain 🦵

Lower limb pain can seriously affect mobility and quality of life. Whether it’s the hip, knee, or ankle/foot, identifying the true source is key to effective treatment.

Hip pain can be related to osteoarthritis, impingement (FAI), labral tears, or dysplasia. Soft tissue issues like bursitis, gluteal tendinopathy, hip flexor or hamstring strains are common, as well as nerve-related causes — such as sciatica, meralgia paresthetica, or referred pain from the lumbar spine — can also mimic lower limb problems.

Knee pain may be caused by osteoarthritis, ligament injuries (ACL/MCL etc.), or meniscus (cartilage) tears. Overuse conditions like patellar tendinitis, IT band syndrome, and pes anserine bursitis are also common. Inflammatory conditions (rheumatoid arthritis, gout) and adolescent growth-related issues (Osgood-Schlatter) can contribute as well.

Ankle & feet are also common contributors to lower limb pain. Some of the common causes that we deal with include plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, ankle sprains, bunions, and heel spurs. As well as nerve-related conditions such as Morton’s neuroma, tarsal tunnel syndrome, or peripheral neuropathy.

Lower limb pain isn’t always coming from where you feel it. Understanding joint, muscle, and nerve interactions is essential for long-term relief — not just short-term symptom management.

For further information www.nexuspain.com.au

05/03/2026

Upper Limb Pain 💪

Upper limb pain can be incredibly limiting — we rely on our arms and hands for almost everything. Identifying the true cause is key to effective treatment.

Shoulder pain is often related to rotator cuff tendinopathy or tears, impingement, frozen shoulder, instability, arthritis, or bursitis. Importantly, some shoulder pain can actually referred from the neck due to nerve compression. Sometimes poor control through the scapula (shoulder blade) is an important factor that needs to be addressed for long term improvement.

Elbow pain is commonly caused by overuse conditions like tennis elbow or golfer’s elbow. Other causes include bursitis, nerve entrapment (such as cubital tunnel syndrome), arthritis, or trauma (fractures and ligament injuries).

Hand and wrist pain
Can occur frequently due to nerve compression (like carpal tunnel syndrome), tendon irritation (De Quervain’s, trigger finger), arthritis, ganglion cysts, or sprains and fractures.

Arm pain isn’t always coming from where you feel it. A clear diagnosis — and understanding how the neck, shoulder, elbow, and wrist interact — is essential for lasting relief.

For further information go to www.nexuspain.com.au

05/03/2026

Back Pain 🧎

Back pain is extremely common, but often poorly understood and subsequently unsuccessfully managed. Knowing how to break down back pain to find out exactly where it comes from matters. It can originate in the lumbar spine (lower back), sacroiliac joint (SIJ), thoracic spine (mid-back), and/or the surrounding tissues and each region has distinct drivers.

The lower back (lumbar spine) can be related to disc issues (herniation, degeneration), facet joint arthritis, stenosis, or vertebral instability. However, other factors are commonly overlooked including, muscle strains, ligament injury, nerve irritation (like sciatica), and inflammatory conditions.

The Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) is a very under-appreciated source of low back pain (up to 1 in 3 of all low back pain). This joint transfers the load between the spine and legs — so instability, pelvic imbalance, pregnancy-related changes, inflammation, trauma, or repetitive strain can all trigger significant pain. SIJ pain often refers into the leg and is commonly mistaken for a lumbar disc problem.

Mid-back (thoracic spine) is commonly linked to posture, muscle imbalance, rib dysfunction, disc issues, nerve irritation, or excessive spinal curvature. Inflammatory conditions, osteoporosis-related fractures, or even referred pain from internal organs can also contribute.

The key takeaway: back pain isn’t “just back pain.” Identifying the true source — and how surrounding regions interact — is essential for effective, lasting treatment.

For further information visit www.nexuspain.com.au

05/03/2026

Neck pain & Headaches 🙆

Neck pain, headaches, and facial pain are some of the most common (and most connected) pain conditions we see.

These three regions overlap more than most people realise. Pain in the upper neck can refer into the head and trigger headaches. Chronic migraines often create tension and irritation in the neck and jaw (TMJ). Facial pain can trigger neck pain. But neck pain can also trigger facial pain. Once this cycle starts, each area can set the other off creating a vicious cycle that leads to unrelenting pain.

That’s why identifying the true source of your pain-and the connections between them-is essential for effective treatment.
Common causes include:
• Muscle tension, poor posture and chronic nerve irritation
• Cervical joint or disc issues
• Migraine, tension-type & nerve-related headaches
• TMJ disorders & dental problems
• Inflammatory conditions
• Stress & lifestyle factors

If you’re dealing with ongoing neck, head, or facial pain, it is rarely a case of “just one thing.” The key is understanding the bigger picture.
For further information visit www.nexuspain.com.au

25/02/2026

How to find us from Fairfax Street 🤔

We're located at 15A/1 Fairfax street Sippy Downs, but finding us can be a little difficult.

We are tucked away in the back corner of the large Fitness Cartel complex on Fairfax street. Please watch as Jodie shows you how to get to the Nexus Pain Management rooms.

15/02/2026

Introducing Dr Dan O’Dea

Dan is the owner and founder of Nexus Pain Management. After working for many years in General Practice, Anaesthetics and Pain Medicine, Dan found an overwhelming need to help patients who were suffering with persistent pain, despite having trialled all current standard treatment options.

He has a passion for finding new and innovative methods to treat complex pain with an emphasis on regenerative techniques that can help to heal the pain rather than mask the symptoms.

As he gained more experience in regenerative medical techniques he decided to create a clinic specially devoted to this type of care in order to further grow, evolve and keep helping more and more people in need.

13/02/2026

LASER THERAPY 💫

What is Laser Therapy?
☆ Photobiomodulation therapy (laser therapy) is a non-invasive therapy that uses red and near infra-red light to stimulate cell function, encourage tissue repair to help reduce pain and inflammation.

How does it work?
☆ Certain wavelengths of light penetrative the tissues and interact with the cells. This will trigger biochemical reactions that help stimulate healing, modulate inflammation and reduce pain.

With our specially designed laser protocols, we are able to tailor your treatment to better target your particular type of pain.

13/02/2026

NEURAL PROLOTHERAPY 💫

What is Neural Prolotherapy?
☆ Neural Prolotherapy involves injections of Dextrose (glucose) around deep nerves or superficial nerve branches to help calm chronically irritated and painful nerves to alleviate persistent musculoskeletal and/or neuropathic pain.

How does it work?
☆ The Dextrose helps reduce pain by decreasing neurogenic inflammation and restoring nerve function. Chronically irritated nerves that persistently over fire then tend to fire even more easily.

This leads to a self-perpetuating cycle of excessive pain and dysfunction, which inhibits further healing. Dextrose calms and assists with healing to the nerves and surrounding tissue, which leads to a progressive reduction in pain and eventually recovery.

13/02/2026

PLATELET-RICH PLASMA THERAPY (PRP) 💫

What is PRP?
☆ PRP is a non-surgical treatment that uses platelets from your own blood to promote natural healing in regions of persistent pain or injuries.

How is it done?
☆ Your blood is taken and then spun in a centrifuge to separate the red blood cells and plasma. From the plasma we collect a concentrated platelet solution that is then injected into the injured or painful area. This creates a potent inflammatory response to supercharge your bodies healing.

13/02/2026

PROLOTHERAPY 💫

What is Prolotherapy?
☆ Prolotherapy is a non-surgical treatment that stimulates the bodies' natural healing process to help repair persistent musculoskeletal pain.

How is it done?
☆ Prolotheraly is an injection-based therapy which usually involves a Dextrose (glucose) solution being injected into and/or around the painful or injured tissue. These areas can include tendons, ligaments, muscles and/or joints.

The injectionof Dextrose (glucose) creates a small localised inflammatory response to promote the body's healing in that area.

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