Pain is a big problem and persistent pain can affect 1 in 5 people. Over time there have been many important discoveries that help explained what causes persistent pain, new tretment approaches that are more effective in helping people. Sadly these discoveries are not accessible to patients as most of it is provided in scientific journals. We have collated information below as a resource to develop knowledge about pain and how people can best manage it.
Understanding pain in less than 5 mins (YouTube video)
Understanding Pain in less than 5 minutes, and what to do about it! - YouTube
Why does my GP want to reduce my pain killers?
If you are in pain, you may feel that the idea of reducing and stopping pain killers doesn’t make sense. This leaflet will help to explain why it may be beneficial. We are referring to opioid painkillers used for long-term, non-cancer pain.
Why does my GP want to reduce my pain killes
Read patient information about pain killers and follow Opioids Aware to access more trusted resources.
Opioids Side Effect Lottery
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Live Well with Pain website (includes patient Ten Footsteps programme and advice about pacing, sleep etc)
Solent MSK (for exercise/stretching/Tai chi videos and mindfulness guidance)
Persistent Pain Management | MSK Solent
10 ways to reduce pain (NHS Information)
https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/pain/10-ways-to-ease-pain/
Wider patient education resources
Retraine Pain - a useful collection of useful writen and visual resources about pain - independent and up to date information about pain rehabilitation. Scroll down on main page to watch short clips to learn more about pain and its effect on our lives.