PAIN RESOURCES
A place for free chronic pain information resources, collated from across the web about how chronic pain works, effective treatment methodologies and pointers to sources of more evidence-based up-to-date information.
1. Understanding Pain
The following 5 minute video takes a quick look at the up-to-date, effective approach for treating persistent or chronic pain. Produced as a joint project between GP Access, Hunter Integrated Pain Service and New South Wales government Australia.
2. Q&A: Pain, the Brain & How to Calm Your Nervous System
This is a recording of a live Q&A with Sheren for the Vulval Pain Society Much of what is covered is also relevant for other persistent pain. Answers explore:
- the basics of how pain works (can help you feel you can get control)
- why flare-ups or setbacks happen
- what to do to prevent flare-ups
- how calming the nervous system can help
3. Pain in My Pelvis - Recovering from Chronic Pelvic Pain
Podcast hosted by health psychologist Dr Sula Windgassen, with fellow guest Carla Cressy OBE, founder of The Endometriosis Foundation, where we discuss:
- lived experiences with vulvodynia and endometriosis
- how being unheard or dismissed worsens pain
- dysregulated and sensitised nervous systems
- how the stress response and fear amplifies pain
- how the brain making predictions can be a problem
- how cognitive hypnotherapy can help
4. The Mysterious Science of Pain
All pain has a sensory and emotional component. This short TED-Ed video from Joshua W. Pate explores the biological and psychological factors that influence our experience of pain.
5. Understanding Pain - for Children & Young Adults
This 11 minute video also contains three practical tips for children, young adults, parents and teachers. Produced by German Paediatric Pain Centre, Children's and Adolescent's Hospital, Witten/Herdecke University
