When Pain Gets in the Way: Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes
Did you know that…
28 million people in the UK live with persistent pain (often called ‘chronic’ pain).
Numbers are expected to rise by 32% before 2040 (a bigger increase than any other major condition).
Pain is the no.1 barrier to being physically active for people with a health condition.
Living with pain can be tough. And supporting people who live with persistent pain can be tricky too. Myths and misinformation are commonplace and pose a significant – often daily – challenge. But Flippin’ Pain can help!
Endorsed by the British Pain Society and the European Pain Federation, Flippin’ Pain is a public health movement that explains the (often surprising) science of persistent pain in an easy-to-understand way.
Led by experts, this entertaining, explore the complex biological, psychological, and social aspects of pain. We’ll also place a special focus on physical activity, which has been proven to be one of the most effective approaches.
Details
Feeling confident in the science of pain can help you to achieve better outcomes for your clients/patients: so please join us!
When: Wednesday 27 November, 1pm to 5pm
Where: The Rufus Centre, Flitwick.
Professionals of all kinds from Bedfordshire and Milton Keynes are welcome.