@FlippinPain

Award-winning public health movement. We share the (often surprising) science behind persistent pain to the public, patients & professionals. Knowledge = power!

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flippinpain.co.uk
Joined December 2019
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The Language of Pain, led by Trinity Laban, is a collaboration between people living with chronic pain, researchers and artists. The project gives voice to people living with pain medium.com/p/6bd3cc49197a?po… youtube.com/watch?v=3EgmFTG6…

Do they feel what I feel? Being part of the Language of Pain project: A blog post by Ruth Barber

"The Language of Pain" is an arts and health research project led b...

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Over 28 million people in the UK live with persistent pain. Let’s flip the script together. Join us in Essex for evidence‑based insights you can use in your work. 🎟️ Free event for health & care pros: flippinpain.co.uk/event/when…
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Great little article from @hellomag: hellomagazine.com/second-act…

If your nervous system is exhausted after the weekend - here’s how to reset it

Nadia Alibhai has expert tips on resetting your nervous system if you feel exhausted and stressed

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We're almost out of Jan, but it's still dark and chilly! 🥶 This month we have a blog post by our very own Community Pain Champion and Pain Specialist Physiotherapist, Mahin, who lets us know of four ways to feel healthier and happier this winter ❄️ flippinpain.co.uk/news/how-t…
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We’re delighted to share that Flippin’ Pain, a Cora Health initiative first launched with #NHS #Lincolnshire ICB, is now being rolled out nationally and has been shortlisted for the HSJ Partnership Awards 2026 🎉Congratulations and good luck to everyone involved!
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ALT Illustration of a confused brain with a question mark above it next to the text 'Pain Do you get it?'.

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Some of the eagle eyed of you might have noticed that we’ve actually made a slight tweak to our key messages… 👀 This is the first time we’ve changed the messages since we started out in 2019, and we’d only mess with it if there was a really good reason. (1/4)
Persistent pain is common and commonly misunderstood

ALT Persistent pain is common and commonly misunderstood

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Pain is a huge problem globally: and the amount of misinformation out there can make things worse. We know it’s hard to know what to trust, that people get conflicting information, and some of the RIGHT advice doesn’t always make sense. (3/4)
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This is really what Flippin’ Pain is all about - helping absolutely everyone to understand pain better. Knowledge is power: and the power of knowledge is now part of our key message, so we’re chuffed. Thanks as always for your support as we keep learning and improving! 🌟 (4/4)
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Don't miss Live Well With Pain's Footsteps to Change conference this March! Expert speakers from across the NHS, academia and lived experience - ready to share their thoughts, ideas and practice. 🗓️ 27th March 📍 Warwick University 💷 £105 Book now at footsteps2change.co.uk
Footsteps to Change: One Day conference for professionals. Confirmed speakers: Prof. Tony Avery, Prof. Tamar Pincus, Dr Benjamin Ellis, Prof. Roger Knaggs, Prof. Cormac Ryan, Dr Tim Williams, Dr Asim Suleman, Dr Nicole Tang and Richmond Stace.

ALT Footsteps to Change: One Day conference for professionals. Confirmed speakers: Prof. Tony Avery, Prof. Tamar Pincus, Dr Benjamin Ellis, Prof. Roger Knaggs, Prof. Cormac Ryan, Dr Tim Williams, Dr Asim Suleman, Dr Nicole Tang and Richmond Stace.

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University of Roehampton are researching fibromyalgia and romantic relationships 💕 Couples where one partner has been diagnosed and health professionals with experience supporting individuals are welcome to take part: roehamptonpsych.az1.qualtric…
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ALT Flippin' Pain mascot Brian the Brain holding up a sign saying 'Research opportunity!'

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Pain: Let’s talk about it. 💬 Middlesbrough residents are invited to join our Flippin’ Pain Together sessions, held on Thursdays at 11am - 12pm, at South Bank Library, TS6 6TD. The first one will be held next week on the 5th Feb. Please share with anyone who might like to join!
Middlesbrough: join us for a cuppa and a chat about persistent pain every Thursday! These weekly community sessions are a friendly place for people with persistent pain to share their experiences and learn from one another. We’ll look at the best ways to turn down the volume of pain and share no-nonsense advice.

ALT Middlesbrough: join us for a cuppa and a chat about persistent pain every Thursday! These weekly community sessions are a friendly place for people with persistent pain to share their experiences and learn from one another. We’ll look at the best ways to turn down the volume of pain and share no-nonsense advice.

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Join us in Huddersfield for a free event that could make helping people with pain much easier! There's still time to get tickets! 🗓️ 27 Jan | 🕜 5:30–8:30pm | All health, wellbeing and fitness professionals welcome. 🎟️ Sign up for free: eventbrite.co.uk/e/197811030…
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🌟 Understanding pain is the first step to making your job easier, not to mention changing the lives of those who live with it. If you work in a health, care, leisure or wellbeing role, join us in Kirklees on the 27th January for a free evening event! 🎟️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/197811030…

When Pain Gets in the Way: Kirklees

Does your job involve supporting people with persistent pain? This entertaining session exploring the surprising science of pain will help!

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👋 Teams in Kirklees! 🧠 Pain is complex: but understanding it doesn’t have to be. Join us this time next week on the 27th January, 5.30pm, for 'When Pain Gets in the Way' in Huddersfield! 🎟️ Reserve your free spot: eventbrite.co.uk/e/197811030…
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Conspiring against us, ruining our fun, feeling stabbed in the back… Wait - are we talking about #TheTraitors, or about persistent pain? 🤔 If you’re struggling this January, Flippin’ Pain is here to help. Our helpful information can be your shield 🙌 flippinpain.co.uk
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ALT A picture of the Traitors shield, with Flippin' Pain mascot Brian the Brain on the emblem.

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📣 Calling all health, social care, fitness & wellness professionals in Kirklees! Join us for When Pain Gets in the Way: an engaging evening exploring the science of persistent pain 🗓️ Tues 27 Jan | 📍 Brian Jackson House, Huddersfield 🎟️ Free tickets: eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain…
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What is pain research? What does that actually mean? What are the challenges? What does it mean for people with lived experience of chronic neuropathic pain? For a deep dive, listen to PAINSTORM’s latest podcast, hosted by broadcaster @FionaTalkington. youtube.com/watch?v=QMVSTYbm…

'The Puzzle of Pain: What is Pain Research? PAINSTORM podcast live...

As part of a day of events, talks, demonstrations and art, organise...

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💡 Want to learn how pain works and how to support those living with it? Join us in Huddersfield for a free evening of fun and interactive learning on the 27th January at Brian Jackson House 🎟️ Register here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/197811030…
Professor Cormac Ryan presenting at 'When Pain Gets in the Way'

ALT Professor Cormac Ryan presenting at 'When Pain Gets in the Way'

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