These are pain science resources we frequently recommend to Embodied clients. The list includes education videos, exercise videos, reading material, programs, courses, podcasts, etc.
Educational Videos
- “Why Things Hurt” TEDx Talk by Lorimor Mosely
- Lorimer Moseley explains how pain works
- “Understanding Pain in Less That 5 Mins”
- “Understanding Pain: Brainman Chooses”
- “Explaining Brain Smudging” by David Butler
Exercise Videos
- Video playlist of pain science expert Carolyn Vandyken
- “Qigong With Kseny” includes exercises for pain relief
Reading Materials
- “Pain Is Weird”
- tamethebeast.org is an education site that aims to inspire research-based action in the treatment of chronic pain
- “Spoons Theory” is a metaphor to better understand chronic illness and its limitations
Resource Lists
- Free resources from Neil Pearson on the “Pain Care Aware” site
- Free resources from the Northern Sydney Local Health District (Australia)
Programs and Courses
- Try the first 5 steps of “Pain Care for Life” for free by Canadian leading expert Neil Pearson
- painbc.ca has free information, resources and support to live better with chronic pain for British Columbians
- “Pain Course” is a free, online and internet-delivered pain management program by Macquarie University
- “Protectometer” is an accessible book for people experiencing pain
- “Brain Changer” is a program/app to re-think chronic pain and live well again
- Physioyoga with Shelley Prosko (see free webinars at the bottom of the page)
Podcasts Specializing on Pain
- “Pain Waves” from Pain BC
- “The Most Painful Podcast” from the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence (geared towards veterans)
- “Pain Science Education” from Dr Joe Tatta
- “Live Yes! With Arthritis” from the Arthritis Foundation
- “Paincast” from the Canadian Physiotheraphy Association Pain Science Division (this is technical and might not be appropriate as an introduction to pain science)
Specific Podcast Episodes on Pain
- “Dolorology (Pain)” on Ologies with Alie Ward
- “Breathwork: A Bunch of Hot Air?” on Science Vs
- “Fear Less” on Hidden Brain