Pain Management Resources
Websites To Help You Succeed
Why things hurt - TED talk by Lorimer Moseley(opens in new tab)
Do we actually experience pain, or is it merely illusion? In this video, Lorimer Moseley explores these questions and what this might mean for those who suffer from chronic pain.
Flippin' Pain(opens in new tab)
Flippin’ Pain has a number of key campaign messages focused on raising awareness of the problem of persistent pain, spreading the word about a modern scientific understanding of pain, and giving people knowledge, skills and hope for a better way forward.
Versus Arthritis(opens in new tab)
Versus Arthritis aids individuals with various forms of arthritis by offering support, resources, and information. They cover conditions like osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and juvenile idiopathic arthritis. Their services include helplines, online resources, community groups, educational materials, research funding, and advocacy efforts. The organization conducts research to advance understanding, discover treatments, and enhance care. Their goal is to empower those with arthritis, improve their quality of life, and advance arthritis research and treatment.
Curable(opens in new tab)
The Curable app assists in managing chronic pain conditions, focusing on issues like fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, and back pain. It blends education, therapy, and mind-body techniques to tackle both physical and psychological aspects of persistent pain. Through various tools like pain neuroscience education, guided meditation, CBT exercises, and visualization techniques, Curable helps users comprehend the mind-body connection. Personalised programs empower individuals to manage pain actively, reduce symptoms and enhance overall well-being by addressing emotional and psychological factors linked to chronic pain.
Pod cast - How to heal chronic pain with Dr Howard Schubiner(opens in new tab)
This is a fantastic episode of the Feel Better Live More pod cast hosted by NHS GP, Dr Chatterjee. It is a must listen to for anyone who lives with, or who knows someone living with chronic pain. In fact if you have any pain issues at all its worth listening to. Pain is extremely complex and often people have tried the conventional route but pain research/science is showing there is another approach.
Tame The Beast — It's time to rethink persistent pain(opens in new tab)
Pain scientists are starting to think differently about persistent (chronic) pain and its causes. They are making exciting discoveries - like how you think about your pain can change the way it feels. Here Professor Lorimer Moseley explains how pain works and explains new approaches to help reduce your pain.
Arthritis Action(opens in new tab)
Help for anyone diagnosed with any type of Arthritis. As an Arthritis Action Member, you will enjoy the benefits of a self-management approach for a £20 annual membership fee (or £15 if paying by Direct Debit), among other things this will allow you to have two subsidised Osteopathic treatments a year with Katherine.
