Take control of your comfort and quality of life

Chronic and acute pain affects many Australians, often impacting work, mobility, sleep and overall wellbeing. At Crest Medical Centre, our GPs provide pain management services designed to reduce the impact of pain and support you in maintaining daily function where possible.

Care is delivered in a general practice setting, with a focus on understanding your symptoms, reviewing current treatments and planning safe, realistic next steps.

What We Offer for Pain Management?

  • Comprehensive pain assessment – Evaluation of pain cause, pattern, intensity and impact on daily life
  • Medication review and management – Safe use of analgesics and other medicines under GP supervision
  • Holistic strategies – Advice on activity and movement such as gentle stretching, walking or other suitable exercises to support long-term pain management
  • Procedural support via referral – Guidance and referral when appropriate for procedures such as nerve blocks or joint injections
  • Collaborative care – Coordination with physiotherapists, psychologists and pain specialists where additional support is needed
  • Patient education – Information on self-management strategies, lifestyle adjustments and coping approaches for living with pain

Our approach is patient centred and evidence informed, aiming to provide care that fits your health needs and personal circumstances.

Preventive Health Care

Stay a step ahead – proactive health starts here

Preventive health helps maintain long-term wellbeing by identifying risks early and supporting healthy lifestyle choices. At Crest Medical Centre, our GPs provide preventive health checks and screening in line with national recommendations.

Preventive health is essential in maintaining long-term wellbeing. With 85–90% of Australians regularly visiting their GP, general practice plays a vital role in preventing illness, detecting issues early, and promoting healthy living

What We Offer for Preventive Health?

Preventive health services include:

  • Routine health checks – Age-based assessments such as mid-life and older adult checks
  • Cardiovascular risk screening – Blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes risk assessment
  • Cancer screenings – Including skin, bowel, breast, cervical and prostate assessments, in line with current recommendations
  • Immunisations – Adult vaccines, travel vaccines and boosters consistent with national schedules
  • Lifestyle advice – Support for quitting smoking, healthy eating, physical activity planning and alcohol moderation
  • Women’s and men’s health programs – Preventive care aligned with life stage and gender-specific needs

Our team follows national guidance, such as the RACGP “Red Book”, to help deliver consistent and equitable preventive care across different patient groups.

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Why Choose Crest Medical Centre?

  • Holistic and coordinated care – Integration of GP and allied health input where needed
  • Personalised care plans – Approaches tailored to your health goals and day-to-day life
  • Proactive health focus – Emphasis on prevention, self-management and early intervention

 

Book an Appointment for Pain Management in Hervey Bay

If you would like to discuss pain management or preventive health care with a GP at Crest Medical Centre, you can:

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Let us help you live well—pain-free and proactive—with quality care designed just for you.

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