HElpful Links
It is my goal to help you make sense of your pain. Here is a collection of some of my favourite educational videos based on the current pain science research.
Back PAin-
Separating Fact from Fiction
Prof Peter O'Sullivan discusses some of the myths about back pain which are widely held and negatively impact on the perception and treatment of back pain.
Rethink Persistent Pain
Pain scientists starting to think differently about persistent (chronic) pain and its causes, are they're making exciting discoveries - like how you think about your pain can change the way it feels. Here Professor Lorimer Moseley explains how pain works and explains new approaches to help reduce your pain.
OA Optimism - Arthritis Management
OA Optimism is an online program to help you help yourself with your knee or hip Osteoarthritis. OA Optimism is an education and physical activity program that you can use along with the advice of your doctor or health care provider
Are your x-ray and MRI results helpful or harmful?
Concerned about your medical imaging findings? Studies show that abnormal findings, such as on x-rays, MRIs, and ultrasound scans may actually be normal in the majority of people.
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Why Things Hurt
Do we actually experience pain, or is it merely illusion?
In this video, Lorimer Moseley explores these questions, and position the pain that we feel as our bodies' way of protecting us from damaging tissues further. He also looks at what this might mean for those who suffer from chronic pain.