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Pain affects us all at times, and the reasons behind it can be complex and sometimes confusing, particularly if there is no obvious cause, or if it persists beyond the expected healing time of an injury.
There is still much to be discovered about pain, but we do know that the intensity or even the site of pain isn’t necessarily a reflection of damage to the tissues. Studies have shown that understanding pain can help with recovery.
The resources in this section will provide you with some information about pain, and help you better understand your treatment plan, for example why a scan might not help explain your pain, or why exercise is the best course of action.
Flippin’ Pain™
Flippin’ Pain™ is a public health campaign with a clear goal: To change the way we think about, talk about and treat persistent pain. The Flippin’ Pain website includes a host of self-management resources, real life stories from people living with persistent pain, information about how to better understand pain, webinar and event recordings, and much more!
The Flippin’ Pain Formula is a selection of resources co-created by people with persistent pain, healthcare professionals, pain scientists and communications experts. It aims to help you make sense of the science behind your pain, and supports you in balancing your own personal persistent pain equation.
Understanding Persistent Pain
Understanding pain in less than five minutes: Take a look at this Australian animation explaining persistent pain.
Understanding persistent pain: Read through this informative leaflet that helps explain persistent pain and what might help.
Self-management
Pain Toolkit: Take a look at this website for pain self-management guides, resources and workshops
The Pain Toolkit
Reading Well Books on Prescription: Download these online books to help understand and manage health and well-being.
Self help books
Self help books for young people
Patient Support
Pain Concern: This website contains a range of resources, including a helpline and online forum, to support people living with pain.
Pain Concern
Medication
NHS Medicines: This section of the NHS Choices website is an A-Z of all medicines and information regarding its use, effectiveness, side effects and FAQs.
Medicine A-Z
Opioids aware: This website by the Faculty of Pain Medicine provides information about opioids and the associated risks.
Opioids Aware
Drugs and driving – the law: This website outlines the UK law with regards to drugs and driving.
Drugs and Driving
Work
Health and work: This leaflet provides practical advice on overcoming obstacles to recovery and work.
Health and Work
Mindfulness
Headspace: This website offers a free trial of mindfulness audio recordings and access to the Headspace app.
Headspace
Life Happens, Mindfulness: This website provides free mindfulness audio clips which can also be downloaded.
Life Happens
Oxford Mindfulness Centre: This website provides free online mindfulness sessions.
Oxford Mindfulness
Sleep
Getting a Good Nights Sleep: This evidence-based leaflet provides information and advice about sleep.
Getting a Good Nights Sleep
Sleep Council: The Sleep Council are the national body for sleep health. They provide practical advice and support to help people adopt healthier sleep habits.
The Sleep Council
Sleep Foundation: The Sleep Foundation provide information about sleep science and health.
The Sleep Foundation
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