Pain Resources

Short Pain Presentations and Videos

5-minute pain explaination

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What to do about it in less than five minutes. Produced by Pain Australia, this 5 minute video provides a better understanding of pain and takes you through some strategies to help provide new and better ways for you to change your pain.

Why Things Hurt

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In his TEDxAdelaide talk, Lorimer Moseley questions whether pain is real or an illusion, suggesting it's our body's way of protecting us from further harm. He also explores the implications of this understanding for managing chronic pain.

The mysterious science of pain

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In his presentation, Joshua W. Pate discusses a 1995 British Medical Journal report about a builder who experienced excruciating pain after a nail pierced his boot, only to find the nail hadn't touched his foot. Pate explores what this reveals about the nature of pain.

Pain sensitivity and pain buffers

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In this video, we explore Lorimer Moseley's pain buffer analogy to understand pain sensitivity. You'll learn how the body's natural buffer system, which usually helps protect against injury, can sometimes become too large, leading to an overprotective response. 

Pain Fact Sheets

We've chosen some of the most informative resources available on pain management. These fact sheets, produced by Pain Australia, are selected for their relevance and usefulness in managing tendinopathy. Curated by Peter Peas, these resources are designed to offer clear, concise, and actionable insights, making them an essential tool for anyone dealing with or treating tendinopathy.

Click anywhere to download the PDFs.

The Nature and Science of Pain

Published by Pain Australia, this fact sheet defines pain as a subjective experience influenced by various factors. It outlines different pain types, such as acute and chronic, and explains the risk of untreated pain becoming chronic. The document also briefly introduces the Gate Theory.

Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain

Another Fact Sheet from Pain Australia, it highlights neuropathic pain caused by nerve damage. It covers symptoms like shooting and tingling pain, and emphasises a multimodal treatment approach, including self-management. Resources for support are also provided.

External Pain Courses

These pain courses are external to TendinopathyRehab but highly recommended. They can help you to understand and manage pain. They provide relevant and informative information and pain management strategies. 

Tame the Beast

Move beyond pain. Online course and individual coaching with registered health professionals. From the co-founder of Tame the Beast.

This Way Up

painTRAINER is a FREE interactive, online program based on scientific research that teaches you effective strategies to manage your pain.

External Pain Websites

These external websites offer top notch information and strategies to help you recover from persistent pain.

painHealth Australia

Provides information on managing musculoskeletal pain, including evidence-based self-management strategies, pain science, and lifestyle advice.

PainTrainer

painTRAINER is a FREE interactive, online program based on scientific research that teaches you effective strategies to manage your pain.

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