This one-day virtual symposium updates clinicians on pain science related to challenging conditions. Chronic pain affects about one in four people globally and involves complex biological processes like nervous system sensitization, brain changes, and immune system responses. Psychosocial factors add further challenges. Leading experts will discuss these processes and show how they affect clinical exams and treatments. By the end, attendees will gain new examination and treatment methods to improve patient outcomes, reducing pain and disability. With the ongoing pain and opioid crisis, clinicians must apply evidence-based, non-pharmacological strategies to manage chronic pain effectively.
This mini documentary explores rising rates of persistent pain and the deep suffering it causes. It challenges the medical focus on tissue health by emphasizing that pain is a personal experience shaped by biopsychosocial factors. Rather than relying on surgeries or medications, the film promotes non-pharmacological strategies like education, movement, and relaxation to calm the nervous system. Featuring insights from pain experts and medical providers, it also centers the voices of patients who share their powerful stories of recovery. The documentary calls for a shift toward holistic, individualized care that addresses the full complexity of pain.