150: How pain education is changing lives

150: How pain education is changing lives

From Airing Pain by Airing Pain

September 16, 2025 · 43 min · Episode 150

About this episode

This episode explores the transformative impacts of pain education classes and how they empower individuals to manage chronic pain.

'Now I’m in control of the pain instead of the pain being in control of me' This episode explores the transformative impacts of pain education classes. Featuring excerpts from a live education session, here we look at how a brief, free course—delivered by trained volunteers with lived experience—is empowering people to navigate life with chronic pain. Listen to hear how patients are learning more about their pain and the toolbox of techniques available to manage it. These sessions are the result of a unique collaboration between Pain Concern and the NHS. They are available both online and in person (in Glasgow, run by NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s pain management team). Book onto a free class/find out more information. Watch Prof Lorimer Moseley's explanation of pain, as recommended in this episode. Contributors: Dr David Craig, Joan Melville, Georgina McDonald, Mairi McWilliams, Lindsay McLean, Heather Wallace. This podcast has been produced in collaboration with NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Pain Concern thanks the following funders for their unrestricted educational grants: Richer Sound; NHS Lothian Charity, The National Lottery Community Fund; The Hugh Fraser Foundation…

People in this episode

Guests: Joan Melville, Georgina McDonald, Mairi McWilliams, Lindsay McLean, Heather Wallace, Dr David Craig

Topics covered

  • pain education
  • chronic pain management
  • healthcare collaboration

Keywords

  • NHS
  • Pain Concern
  • Glasgow
  • pain management techniques

Mentioned in this episode

Products: pain education classes

Places: Glasgow, Clyde

More episodes of Airing Pain

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Airing Pain podcast page.