Websites
This website is dedicated to helping people living with chronic pain reclaim their lives through education, support, and evidence-based care. They focus on modern pain science—helping you understand how pain works in the body and brain, and how it can change. You’ll find practical resources, compassionate guidance, and personalized online treatment designed to reduce fear, build confidence, and support healing.
If you're living with chronic pain, Tame the Beast is an incredible resource to help you understand what's happening in your body—and more importantly, what you can do about it. Created by leading pain experts, this website offers clear, engaging videos and explanations that break down the science of pain in a way that actually makes sense. If you're living with chronic pain, Tame the Beast is an incredible resource to help you understand what's happening in your body—and more importantly, what you can do about it. Created by leading pain experts, this website offers clear, engaging videos and explanations that break down the science of pain in a way that actually makes sense.
The Neuro Orthopaedic Institute (NOI) is a global leader in pain science education and research. This site is packed with resources for people dealing with chronic pain, including books, courses, and free tools that explain the neuroscience of pain in a way that’s both accessible and empowering
https://www.painrevolution.org/painfacts
The Pain Facts section from Pain Revolution is a fantastic place to challenge old beliefs about pain and replace them with clear, science-backed understanding. These bite-sized insights are based on modern pain neuroscience and are designed to help you see pain in a new light—one that’s less scary and more hopeful. Each fact helps explain why pain doesn’t always mean damage, how the brain and body interact, and what you can do to change your pain experience
https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/
Flippin’ Pain is a public health campaign on a mission to change the way people think about, talk about, and treat persistent pain. With clear, relatable content and powerful educational tools, this site helps make complex pain science easy to understand—and even easier to act on. You’ll find videos, infographics, personal stories, and practical resources that highlight key concepts
https://www.knowpain.co.uk/persistent-pain-education-booklet/
The Know Pain booklet is a free, downloadable resource that offers a clear, compassionate explanation of persistent pain—why it happens, what keeps it going, and how you can start to move forward. Written in everyday language, it’s designed to help people better understand the science of pain and feel more confident in their recovery. Whether you’re new to the pain science approach or looking for a simple resource to support what you’re learning, this booklet is a great starting point. It’s also a helpful tool to share with family and friends so they can better understand your experience
PainScience.com is a goldmine of well-researched, no-nonsense information about chronic pain, injury recovery, and the science behind it all. Created by science writer Paul Ingraham, the site offers in-depth guides that break down complex topics—like trigger points, nerve pain, and central sensitization—into clear, readable content
https://www.greglehman.ca/pain-science-workbooks
Greg Lehman is a physiotherapist, chiropractor, and researcher who offers a balanced, evidence-based approach to pain, movement, and recovery. His free pain science workbooks are incredible tools for anyone dealing with persistent pain, combining education with practical exercises that help you feel more in control of your body and your recovery
This website is dedicated to helping people living with chronic pain find clarity, support, and effective solutions rooted in the latest science. Created by a licensed physiotherapist specializing in chronic and neuroplastic pain, this platform offers evidence-based education, practical tools, and compassionate guidance for those navigating the complexities of persistent pain. You'll find helpful blog posts, handouts, and resources designed to empower you with knowledge and hope
The PPDA is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the understanding and treatment of chronic pain and other persistent symptoms caused by psychophysiologic processes—where the mind and body are deeply connected. If you've struggled with symptoms that don’t respond to traditional medical approaches, this site offers hope, education, and a path forward. Through research-backed resources, inspiring recovery stories, and access to trained professionals, the PPDA helps individuals understand how stress, trauma, and emotional factors can contribute to chronic symptoms—and how true healing is possible
Videos
Pain in the Brain
An engaging animation that explains why pain doesn't always mean damage — and how your brain plays a key role in what you feel
Pain, the Brain and the Protectometer
A key tool in modern pain recovery, the Protectometer helps people understand how pain is affected by emotions, memories, and context
Pain Is Weird — But There’s a Reason
World-renowned pain researcher Lorimer Moseley shares funny, powerful stories to help explain how pain protects us — and sometimes gets stuck
Understanding Pain in Less Than 5 Minutes
A warm, patient-friendly animation showing how the brain can "turn up the volume" on pain, even after the body has healed
Rethinking Persistent Pain
This high-quality animation walks you through the shift from a damage-based view of pain to a brain-based, recovery-focused model
The Mysterious Science of Pain
This animated video highlights how pain is influenced by context, emotions, memory, and perceived threat
Books
Explain Pain
It breaks down complex neuroscience into clear, accessible language to help readers understand why pain happens — especially when it persists beyond normal healing times
Sticks and Stones
Uses simple, engaging analogies to explain complex pain science in a way that’s easy to understand (One of my favourites!)
Why Do I Hurt?
An illustrated guide that explains the neuroscience of pain in simple, accessible language. It empowers readers to better understand how the brain and nervous system contribute to chronic pain, offering practical strategies to reduce discomfort and improve daily function
The Pain Habit
Explains how chronic pain can become a learned pattern in the brain and offers simple, practical steps to help you break the cycle and recover
DARE
Dare teaches a practical method to face anxiety and fear without avoidance, helping calm the nervous system. For people with chronic pain, it can reduce fear and stress, which often amplify pain, supporting both emotional and physical healing
Back In Control
A Neuro Surgeons non-surgical approach to overcoming chronic pain by addressing its neurological and emotional roots. The approach allows patients to calm their nervous systems, rewire pain pathways, and reclaim their lives.
Painful Yarns
A collection of entertaining, easy-to-read stories that explain the science of pain in a relatable way. It uses humor and real-life examples
Aches and Pains
Louis Gifford is one of the Godfathers of modern pain science. This is 1 of 3 books and should be mandatory reading for any medical professionals working with chronic pain (Hilarious! But tough read)
Healing Back Pain
An oldie, but a goodie! One of the original Mind-Body medicine books. A great introduction to common misconceptions in the world of musculoskeletal conditions.
Back Pain & Injury
Everything you could possibly hope to learn about back pain and injury. Separating fact from fiction and dispelling common myths. Very optimistic and accurate information. If you’ve received a scary diagnosis. This podcast will help re-assure you.
Podcasts
Pain and Injury Deep Dives
Physio Edge Podcast
Hundreds of episodes on various musculoskeletal conditions. The host talks with leading experts to bring you the best information available. Find the episode that represents your diagnosis and have a listen
Mindbody
Like Mind Like Body
Various pain topics are discussed from world renowned researchers in the areas of pain neuroscience and psychology. Includes, techniques, education and recovery stories for persistent pain sufferers
The Mind and Fitness Podcast
A recovered chronic pain patient interviews experts in the area of pain science and mindbody medicine. Includes education, expert interviews and recovery stories
The NAF Physio Podcast
More laid back with good old fashioned British humour. The host covers topics in every area of injury and rehabilitation and offers helpful advice on management and rehab strategies
Mind Body Mastery
A recovered chronic pain patient details her long journey toward a pain free life. The host presents various techniques and strategies to help people on their own journeys
E3 Rehab
The three physiotherapy hosts deep-dive in topics ranging from pain, to injury, to rehab and more! Very heavily researched and reliable information
Purely Being
Guided meditations in various lengths (5-30 minutes) to calm and soothe your nervous system.
