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Pain Matters 84
October 12 , 2023
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In Pain Matters issue 84 we have curated a magazine that puts emphasis on the lived experiences of living with pain and the inequalities in public health. We introduce a new regular column Letter to My Patient, re-visit the discussion on health inequalities and Ask Pete returns along ...
New Online Mindfulness Taster Sessions
October 22 , 2024
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After the amazing response to our last free, online mindfulness taster sessions, we are thrilled to be bringing them back!
The design of these sessions is to give you a peek into the potential benefits of mindfulness for chronic pain, sample a few practices, and answer all your ...
Pain Matters 74
September 09 , 2020
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Inside issue 74: Our first Pain Matters of the new decade is a jam-packed issue, looking at all aspects of the multidisciplinary team, from the Pain Management Jigsaw to how laughter can be a tool in the pain management toolbox. Also, Vidyamala Burch returns, giving her three reasons why ...
Pain Matters 70
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 70: Top ten tips for back ache - Chartered physiotherapist David Rogers shares his top tips for managing back pain; Sleeping with pain - Pain psychologist Sue Peacock discusses strategies for getting a restful nights’ sleep; Being mindful - Pain management with a KISS.
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Pain Matters 69
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 69: Chronic pain and litigation - Barrister Julian Benson explains the complexities of a claim; Acupuncture - Acupuncture treatment can boost the effectiveness of standard medical care; Creativity corner - The complex relationship between pain and the self; Being mindful - The journey of a thousand ...
Pain Matters 68
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 68: Weather and pain – The app-based project ‘Cloudy’ is introduced, with the aim of researching the link between weather and pain; Arthritic pain – Expert David Walsh discusses arthritis beyond worn joints; Creativity corner – Using visualisation and art for pain self-management; Being mindful – A guide to making SMART ...
Pain Matters 67
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 67: Exhibiting pain – Susanne Main’s project examines how pain can be communicated through art; ACT – Psychologist Hannah Durand summarises Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; Workplace discrimination – Research volunteer Catherine Au investigates discriminatory experiences of people with chronic pain in the workplace; Being mindful – Vidyamala Burch explains ...
Pain Matters 66
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 66: Tai chi – instructor Maria Mucha explains how tai chi can be a useful tool for pain self-management, and can be adapted for different accessibility levels; Veterans – healthcare for veterans is discussed, with support from Forces in Mind Trust; Being mindful – Vidyamala Burch presents three fast-acting techniques for pain ...
Pain Matters 64
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 64: Language – Physiotherapist and author Betsan Corkhill explains how the way we talk about pain affects our perceptions; Power to the community – how a support group in Moray succeeded in reopening their local clinic; Being mindful – Vidyamala Burch talks about what she keeps in her pain toolkit ...
Pain Matters 63
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 63: Gabapentinoids and weight gain – Professor Roger Knagg discusses dealing with the side effects of gabapentinoids; Self-management – research volunteer Katy Gordon investigates some of the barriers to self-management and why people are feeling unsupported; Music – researchers share insights about how music can be used for pain self-management; Being mindful ...
Pain Matters 61
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 61: Iron Man – Mick Serpell talks about the shared strategies he used in the Iron Man triathlon and in a pain management programme; Hypnotherapy – retired GP Ann Williamson discusses how being in a hypnotic state can help in pain self-management and addresses some of the misconceptions around ...
Pain Matters 60
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 60: Targeted treatment – Dr Mick Serpell gives an overview of topiceuticals; Vision – Heather Wallace talks about the effect of chronic pain on her vision and her experience of using eye exercises; Being mindful – Vidyamala Burch explains how she came to develop Mindful Pain Management Programmes and introduces breath-based meditation; Rebuilding life ...
Pain Matters 59
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 59: Paracetamol – Professor Nick Bateman takes an in-depth look into Paracetamol and Dr Michael Lee discusses how perception of premium branded products changes its effects; Domestic abuse – Survivors share experiences of chronic pain and psychological trauma after domestic abuse; Being mindful – Vidyamala Burch presents ...
Pain Matters 58
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 58: Young carers – Dr Liz Forbat talks about the frustration some young carers can feel and gives advice on encouraging healthy family dynamics; The Pain Chain – Meherzin Das talks about how her and her team in the Pain Chain project have made connections between people with pain; Being ...
Pain Matters 52
September 25 , 2020
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Inside issue 52: Knitting – Former physiotherapist, Betsan Corkhill, explains how her online support network Stitchlinks has helped members with their pain self-management; Visualisation – Relaxation therapist Elspeth Walker tells Pain Concern’s Christine Johnston about visualisation in order to relieve stress caused by pain; Teamwork – GP Mark Ritchie explains how patient care ...
