Pain: do you
GET it?
Around a third of people in the UK are affected by persistent pain, pain that has lasted longer than three months.
Getting to know the science of pain can have game-changing results. This new information can change the way we think about persistent pain, what we do about it, and even how it feels.
We’re here to help you understand this science, whether you live with persistent pain, or someone you know/work with is struggling. Flippin’ your understanding of pain could change the lives of you and your loved ones forever!
What is Flippin’ Pain?
Flippin’ Pain is a public health movement, based in the UK, that explains the science of pain using six easy key messages.
They say ‘knowledge is power’: and this knowledge can help people living with pain feel safer and more in control.
We have a range of podcasts, animations, worksheets and FAQs that can help you get to grips with the latest (often surprising) science of how pain works.
We want everyone to ‘flip’ how they talk about, think about and treat persistent pain - for the better.
We regularly hold in-person sessions and webinars for people and professionals across the UK.
You can see upcoming events and the latest updates on our ‘News and Events’ page.
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Real people, real stories
All of our information was created with the help of people living with pain.
On our ‘Real Stories’ page, you can find inspirational tales & handy hints from people who have learnt more about how their pain works and how to manage it.
Support for professionals and organisations
Tailored training for every role
Professionals of all kinds are welcome at our training events: we help lay the foundation to establishing effective relationships with patients, grounded in empathy and understanding.
Creating real impact
Our work has been proven to significantly educate, engage and empower audiences, helping them to rethink pain and seek active, guideline-based care.
Here for the whole community
Flippin’ Pain has reached over 180,000 people across the UK, but there’s still more to be done. We take a whole-community approach to tacking the burden of persistent pain.
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