Pain management seminar

Chronic pain seminar

About the Seminar

This seminar aims to help you develop a clear understanding of chronic pain: what it is, how it affects the body, and the evidence-based self-management strategies that can help you live well with it

This is a group seminar, and there will be other patients attending. No personal or confidential information will be shared by the presenters during the session. You are very welcome to bring a friend, partner, or relative with you to attend the seminar for the full duration.

Chronic pain is a long-term condition that benefits from active self-management. Learning about pain and applying practical strategies are essential parts of managing symptoms and improving day-to-day function.

Your consultant has recommended that you attend this seminar as an important part of your care.

What We Will Cover

The seminar provides an introduction to key concepts in chronic pain management, including:

• The difference between acute and chronic pain
• A basic explanation of how the nervous system works in relation to persistent pain
• Pacing strategies to help manage activity and reduce flare-ups
• The role of muscles in pain, including stretching, exercise, and posture
• How emotions and stress affect the body and pain experience
• An overview of relaxation techniques, including a brief guided relaxation session
• Understanding and managing sleep difficulties
• What a pain flare is and practical ways to manage one

Evidence-Based Approach

This seminar is based on current scientific evidence and clinical guidelines. It reflects a biopsychosocial understanding of chronic pain — recognising that biological, psychological, and social factors all play a part in the pain experience. The strategies taught are grounded in research and widely used in specialist pain services.

Key evidence and resources:

NICE clinical guideline for chronic pain: Chronic pain (primary and secondary) in over 16s: assessment of all chronic pain and management of chronic primary pain — available here: www.nice.org.uk/guidance (opens in a new tab)

• International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) — pain definitions and terminology (opens in a new tab)
• Explain Pain (2nd Edition) - foundational text on pain science and education (opens in a new tab)

These sources support a modern, evidence-based understanding of chronic pain and the rationale for self-management approaches.

Practical Information

Location:
Magog Court (Unit E)
Free parking is available, and the venue is close to the Babraham Park and Ride.
Please note there is no formal pedestrian crossing outside Magog Court.

Time:
09:00 – before 13:00 (1:00 pm)

Free tea and coffee are provided during the break. You do not need to remain seated throughout the morning — you are encouraged to stand up, move around, or change position as needed to stay comfortable.

What to Bring

Please bring any paperwork you have already received from us.