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We are pleased to share the British Pain Society's Annual Scientific Meeting Poster Prize Winner Scott Tagliaferri's poster on chronic back pain, along with a short explanatory passage written by Scott. View poster in full below. Back Pain Treatments For You Various treatments exist for lower back pain, including ...

Pain Management After Surgery LeafletDownload Pain Concern Co-badges British Pain Society publication on managing pain after surgery. This is a really useful publication for anyone who is undergoing/has undergone surgery. Arming yourself with the knowledge while you're still strong before surgery can really make all the difference when ...

Evaluation Support Scotland worked with Pain Concern to help us deliver an improved helpline service. They've now officially published the case study, so feel free to have a read about the work we've been doing! To access our helpline and e-help services please click here: Helpline - Pain ...

Vidyamala Burch, who has dedicated 21 years to helping people manage their pain and illness through Breathworks is recognised for her services to the country. (Manchester, 2022.06.02) Today, Vidyamala Burch has been made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the Queen’s Birthday 2022 Honours ...

Earlier this week the BBC released their findings after conducting an exclusive survey on adults with chronic pain. The BBC launched an investigation which revealed staggering numbers of people living with chronic pain. Watch A Life of Pain on BBC iPlayer now or read the BBC's findings ...

This is an article by the Brain & Spine Foundation and was included in the March 2022 issue of Pain Press - The Pain Matters Supplement. Not all disabilities, conditions or illnesses are visible. Chronic pain, alongside a wide range of other symptoms and conditions, belongs to a ...

We are thrilled to announce that our dedicated Audio Transcription Volunteers Alisa, Fiona, Cara and Owen were recognised this year at the Inspiring Volunteer Awards held at Edinburgh City Chambers. They play a huge role here at Pain Concern making our podcasts more accessible and inclusive, particularly ...

Based on a 2022 article by Julie Sinclair and Salma Angelinetta for Pain Concern Although it’s not as common as the more generic ‘chronic pain’, neuropathic pain is thought to affect up to 8% of the population in the UK alone. The term is defined by the International ...

This isn’t just a book about Atkinsons pain journey though. Where Does It Hurt?: is full of historical information about pain and its treatment, notable research and science experiments, pop culture references and a sense of humour which makes it a joy to read.

A message from Rehab 4 addiction The festivities of the Christmas season bring happiness and joy to a lot of families and people. For some, Christmas brings a chance to have big parties, and connect with distant family and friends. For others, it's an opportunity to enjoy a lowkey ...