Resources
The following list is full of trusted information and tools to help understand pain and options for recovery. The majority are free and open to everyone!
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Live Well With Pain - True Stories
These true stories from people living with persistent pain will move you, surprise you, and inspire you to explore ways of living your life to the full . . .
Brainman stops his opioids
Brainman is back for a video less than 2 minutes long that explains why opioids are no longer recommended for persistent pain. Talk about value per second!
Sean’s Story - There is another way
Sean, from Cornwall, describes how he has found an alternative to opiod medication to help manage his chronic pain. This video is aimed at people who are considering alternative options to medication for pain management.
Live Well with Pain - Medicines
A free website for patients and practitioners providing medication resources, real stories, and support for reducing medication.
Painkillers Don’t Exist
If you’re thinking about reducing your use of strong painkillers, please speak to your health professional first. The Painkillers Don’t Exist campaign has a range of resources picked by professionals and people who have been through tapering themselves.
Explain Pain
A beautifully presented book for people living with pain written by David Butler and Lorimer Moseley.
Flare Ups: NSW Government
Even with a successful pain management plan in place, flare ups can happen. This guide can help you create a plan for if and when flare-ups occur.
Pain and me
A video about acceptance and commitment therapy, a process aimed at reducing the ‘battle’ with pain and taking committed action to move towards your values.
We Are Undefeatable
A website supporting people with long term health conditions to find ways to be active that work for you.
Live Well With Pain
A free website providing resources designed to help you learn skills to become an effective self-manager of your pain.
Pain science workbook
A workbook providing information about pain and what you can do to self-manage.
The mysterious science of pain
A TED talk explaining the ‘nail in boot’ story, created by Joshua Pate.
The Painful Truth
Monty Lyman is a doctor with experience of persistent pain himself. In this book he shares the science that helped him understand pain better.
Signposting to Flippin’ Pain
We appreciate any help spreading the word about Flippin’ Pain! You can find guidance and resources for sharing information here.
The Sweet Zone
A Flippin’ pain leaflet written by pain experts, discussing the best ways to get moving if you have persistent pain.
Mind your Flippin’ Language!
A presentation by Cormac all about the power of language and metaphor.
Partnering Pain
Partnering Pain is an online community for those living with pain. It’s a free, positive and private place to share thoughts, ideas and the very latest in pain education.
The Body Keeps The Score
Bessel van der Kolk shares how our past experiences can shape our mental and physical health in the present.
Tanner Murtagh: Flare Ups
Tanner Murtagh is a Canadian therapist who makes videos on chronic pain and symptoms. In this video, he explores seven things you can do during a pain flare up.