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Service helps placate persistent pain THE persistent pain management service team at Peninsula Health has helped to change the life of a Langwarrin mother living in near constant pain. Terryn Huggard first felt discomfort on the right side of her body when she was just 12-years-old. Since then, things have only become worse. “Ongoing body pain stopped me from doing many everyday tasks to my full ability and drastically reduced my enjoyment of life in general. I’m only 33. These are things that I want to do. Things my body should allow me to do,” Ms Huggard said. “The fear of my pain worsening would stop me from moving my body in the way it is meant to, even walking around the block or the suggestion of a family bike ride would cause me worry of how my body would feel afterwards. “It didn’t matter who I turned to, countless professionals told me my pain was from previous injuries and I
just had to deal with it. I could not get any answers – the suggestion always was to take some pain medication or just stop thinking about it.” Since being referred to the Peninsula Health service running at The Mornington Centre, Ms Huggard said she has made “outstanding” progress. “The persistent pain management team has opened my eyes to how my nervous system produces pain as a protective response to a perceived threat, using science and data alongside genuine care and compassion to teach me how to better manage what my body is dealing with,” she said. “Throughout my life it has ripped me away from my hobbies and things that defined me. I used to play competitive netball in my teens and loved the power my body gave to the game. Netball took a seat way down the back for 14 years for fear it would cause my pain to flare up, and that I was at high risk of injuring myself. Now I’m back on the court, some-
THE Partridge String Quartet. Picture: Supplied
times playing 2 games a week.” Peninsula Health persistent pain management service coordinator Tessa Heine said persistent pain is complex to treat. “This can be pain related to conditions such as arthritis, diabetes or fibromyalgia, pain continuing after an injury has healed, it may begin at a time of particular emotional challenge, or can occur where the cause is not known,” she said. “Learning about strategies to change the pain experience is not enough, it takes repeated effort to create new pathways in the brain and Terryn challenged her automatic thoughts, movements and responses to pain. She did the work and got the results, and we are so pleased to see that she has continued to improve after completing her work with us.” To learn more about the service call Peninsula Health ACCESS on 1300 665 781 or visit peninsulahealth.org. au/services/services-n-z/integratedpain-service/
Terryn Huggard and Tessa Heine. Picture: Supplied
Sunday music shows start with strings A SERIES of soirees starts on a Sunday in September with a string quartet. McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park in Langwarrin is hosting the events. The musical program kicks off with a show by the Partridge String Quartet, 2pm to 4pm on 5 September. The performances will be held on the first Sunday of each month. McClelland director Lisa Byrne said “it is wonderful to be able to support musicians at this time with performance opportunities and to offer our community experiences that promote social connectivity and positive well-being. What better way to spend an afternoon than with friends in our beautiful setting listening to a live performance by some of the best musicians in the country. Maybe even share a grazing plate, a glass of wine, and take some time to appreciate our sculpture park and gallery.”
“From the Partridge String Quartet to the Stiletto Sisters we will be presenting a fantastic array of musicians,” she said. Series curator, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra violinist Monica Curro, said “I am thrilled to be working with McClelland in its 50th year to bring a smorgasboard of musical events into the artistic fold of this unique Australian cultural asset. Through its cross-disciplinary artistic collaborations, McClelland ensures the continuing nourishment and vibrancy of its community.” After the Partridge String Quartet performs in September, Sarah Curro’s Volume will be held in October. The Michelle Nicolle Quartet performs in November followed by Stilletto Sisters in December. There will be four performances this year, and a further four in 2022. For the full program and to buy tickets visit mcclellandgallery.com
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