Simon M. Holliday is a Pain Management Specialist based in Newcastle, NSW, Australia.
His work mainly focuses on chronic pain. That means pain that keeps going for weeks, months, or even longer. It can affect how someone sleeps, moves, works, and gets through everyday life. In many cases, the goal isn’t just to “switch off” pain. It’s to help people live more comfortably and feel more in control of their day.
Chronic pain can come from lots of different causes. Sometimes it follows an injury. Other times, it may start after an illness or health change. There are also times when the exact reason isn’t simple. Either way, the experience of pain is real, and it can feel exhausting. At appointments, the focus is on understanding what’s happening and how it’s affecting the person in practical terms.
Simon works with patients who may be dealing with aches and pains that do not settle as expected. This can include ongoing back pain, long-term nerve pain, and pain that flares up and then eases again. Some people also feel stuck in a cycle where pain leads to less movement, which then makes the pain harder to manage. Managing chronic pain often means breaking that cycle step by step.
Care in pain management is usually built around a few key things: getting a clear picture of symptoms, looking at what makes pain better or worse, and setting goals that match real life. Treatment may involve a mix of options, depending on the situation and what has already been tried. The plan can also take into account sleep, mood, stress, and daily routines, because these things often link closely with pain.
Over time, many patients find that small, steady changes matter more than quick fixes. Better pacing, learning what triggers to watch, and building safer movement habits can help. In other cases, pain may need a more structured approach, with regular review to see what’s helping and what isn’t. The aim is calm, clear management, not pressure or complicated steps.
Simon is also involved in ongoing clinical practice in the area of chronic pain. Details about education, research, and any clinical trials are not listed here, but the work is centred on practical pain support for people in and around Newcastle.
If you’re looking for help with long-lasting pain, Simon’s clinic provides a focused setting for pain management, with the emphasis on making daily life feel more workable.