Pain Matters Magazine

Acknowledging that the experience of pain is complex and influenced by many factors, this edition of Pain Matters explores the broader aspects of health and wellbeing. We bring you a range of ideas and resources addressing the ways we can enrich our lives and improve our experiences of pain.

We spotlight community-based projects in Gloucestershire that strive to encourage connection and reduce social isolation. This includes the ‘It’s Your Move’ initiative, which offers self-paced exercise classes for people living with chronic pain.

An interview with Wakefield artist Jason Wilsher-Mills discusses the ways art can powerfully explore the experience of pain, allowing us to better understand ourselves and each other.

We offer pain-related recommendations for a variety of therapeutic activities: books, paintings, knitting classes, art exhibitions, online dance courses.

If you’re looking to discover new interests, try new things and meet new people, then this issue is for you.