Pain Matters Magazine

‘Most importantly, she no longer felt isolated.’ This quote perfectly encapsulates the work of Pain Association Scotland, this issue’s guest editors. They are a small but experienced charity that run both group and one-to-one self-management courses for chronic pain.

Phil Sizer (Lead Health & Wellbeing Coach at the Association) tells us the story of Martin, a group member who received a holistic approach for his pain. It’s revealed just what the ‘70% rule’ is, and how it can help stem self-admonishment.

We also look at the often overlooked subject of chronic pain in old age. Amongst others are contributions from Associate Professor Margaret M. Dunham, Professor Patricia Schofield and Dr Isabel Nyangu.

Our last article uplifts and inspires as it focuses on the late French artist Henri Matisse, who arguably produced some of his finest pieces of work while experiencing chronic pain. Writer Andy Lloyd discusses this and puts forward the idea that lots of us today can be seen as ‘mini-Matisses.’