What makes pain sticky for some people? And can we help unstick it?

Everyone has experienced pain. And recovered from it too. This is usually a predictable process; both in terms of the causative nature of the pain experience e.g., tripping up and landing heavily or burning yourself whilst cooking, and the time frame needed to recover i.e., your body repairing itself and the pain associated with damage settling. There are times, however, when pain remains long after the expected healing and recovery time. In other words, the pain has become 'sticky' and difficult to shake off or get rid of. 

Learning outcomes

1. Attendees will be able to recognise the influencing factors when pain persists in a person
2. Attendees will be able to identify what role they play in the treatment of someone with persistent pain
3. Attendees will be able to discuss and critically analyse the chances of recovery for a person with persistent pain