Why We Hurt Programme

A digital support tool for people living with pain

What is Why We Hurt?

Why We Hurt is an online programme that shares the latest science of pain in a way that is easy to understand, and relevant to people who live with persistent (long-term) pain.  

The programme was created by Flippin’ Pain. Flippin’ Pain creates events and resources to support people affected by persistent pain. Everything – including the Why We Hurt programme – is designed with input from people who live with pain themselves, as well as world leading pain researchers and specialist health professionals. 

Why is this useful for me? 

Research has shown that getting to know how pain works can be a game-changer. It can change how people think about their pain, what they do about it, and even how it feels.  

When pain is affecting your life, it can be difficult to know what to do for the best and whose advice to believe. Flippin’ Pain resources are based on the latest science and are endorsed by the British Pain Society and the European Pain Federation. It’s information you can trust! 

We hope that Why We Hurt will help you feel in control of your situation, understand your pain better, and be more confident about what next steps will really help. 

Information:

If you’ve been referred to the Northern Lincolnshire MSK or Pain service, Why We Hurt is free for you to access- just follow the steps below to sign up.

Your questions answered

There’s so much information out there about pain: opinions on what is causing your pain, and things that claim to be helpful. It can be difficult to know what to trust, and what to do for the best. That’s why Flippin’ Pain has created this series of videos and activities.  

The information included in Why We Hurt can be useful to anyone: but it was created particularly for people who are affected by pain.  

It focuses a lot on persistent pain (also known as chronic pain). This is any pain that has been present for more than 3 months. We know that for many people pain has been a part of their lives for much longer. 

No matter how severe your pain, where you feel it, or how long you’ve had it, Why We Hurt could be helpful to you. 

Why We Hurt includes seven short videos, each with tasks for you to complete. You can also download extra information or post in a group chat with other people who are going through the information. 

Altogether it takes around 3 hours to complete. You can stop, start, or rewatch as much as you like. 

This information is backed by organisations such as the NHS, the British Pain Society and the European Pain Federation. 

Sign up today

Please use the form below to sign up. You should then get an email asking you to create an account.

If you haven’t received in the invite within 24 hours, please send us an email.

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