Pain Management Service

 

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What is persistent pain?

Chronic or persistent pain refers to pain that lasts for more than 3 months, despite medication or treatment. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a warning sign of injury or illness, chronic pain persists after the initial cause has healed. Sometimes, pain can manifest without any history of an injury or operation.

Chronic/persistent pain can significantly impact your life, both physically and emotionally. It can:

  • Limit your ability to perform daily activities
  • Interfere with sleep
  • Lead to fatigue
  • Affect mood and mental health wellbeing
  • Strain relationships
 

What is the Pain Management Service?

The remote service provides easy, direct access to experienced professionals who are specifically trained in pain management.

This service is appropriate for patients over the age of 16 presenting with pain that has persisted for 6 months or more.

The programme aims to:

  • Support you with specialist Pain Practitioners and personal Health & Wellbeing Coaches
  • Help you understand how chronic pain develops and persists
  • Show you ways to manage your pain
  • Support your independence
  • Improve your quality of life
  • Help find the best medicines for your pain

Patients are offered a 16-week programme where they can explore a range of modules and tools to help manage their own pain. This service is not suitable for patients awaiting investigation or treatment for their pain, or patients experiencing complex mental health issues.

An Introduction to the Pain Management Service

 

How do I access this service?

Downham Health and Leisure Centre, Torridon Road Medical Practice, Parkview Surgery, Oakview Family Practice, Rushey Green Group Practice, Moorside Clinic, Chinbrook Road, Boundfield Medical Centre, Marvels Lane Health Centre and Burnt Ash Surgery have access to the Pain Management Service. Please speak to your practice or GP for more information.