Living Well with Pain: Insights from the UK Conference

Send us Fan Mail In March 2026, I attended the Live well with Pain Conference at Warwick organised by Emma Davies and Laura Hussey. It had some amazing speakers including Prof Roger Knaggs, the President of the British Pain Society. While I didnt get a chance to speak to him, I did speak to most of the other key note speakers and I thought what would they say to 3 questions I had about pain care and the hope that they have when they do the work. This episode is my reflection on the Live Well With Pain Conference, exploring innovative approaches to pain management, the importance of holistic care, and the hope for living well with persistent pain.keywordspain management, chronic pain, holistic care, patient empowerment, healthcare innovation, pain education, biopsychosocial model, community support, health coaching, pain recoverykey topicsShift from cure to living well with painBiopsychosocial model and holistic careRole of community and primary care in pain managementChapters00:00 Introduction to the Conference and Deepak's Reflection02:08 Unique Aspects of the Live Well With Pain Conference04:06 The Human Experience of Pain and Its Impact06:02 Challenges in Persistent Pain Management07:52 The Power of Education and Self-Management10:14 Aligning Healthcare with Patient Needs12:10 Population Health and Proactive Care14:00 Broadening Support Beyond Medical Treatments16:02 Insights from Keynote Speakers17:53 The Role of Hope and Empowerment20:05 Sleep, Lifestyle, and Pain Management22:05 The Importance of Community and Primary Care24:07 The Value of Validation and Listening26:03 Shifting Mindsets and Moving Forward27:55 The Power of Curiosity and Change29:49 The Role of Coaching and Community Support32:07 The Bright Future of Pain Care33:58 Inspiring Hope and Collective Action35:55 Conclusion: A Call to Action and ResourcesDisclaimer:This podcast is for education and general information only and does not replace personalised medical advice. If you are experiencing ongoing pain or distress, please consult your healthcare professional. Please provide a feedback and comments on the podcast and any questions that you may have.If you enjoyed it please rate and leave a review on Spotify/Apple podcasts and tell a friend about this show.The Pain Speak podcast is presented by Prof Deepak Ravindran, a NHS Consultant specialising in Pain and Lifestyle Medicine. Dr Ravindran is also the author of the book, 'The Pain Free Mindset' Get in touch:Twitter: @deepakravindra5Instagram: drdeepakravindranWebsite: www.deepakravindran.co.ukLinktree: https://linktr.ee/DrDeepakRavindranYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@drdeepakravindran5361For Clinical Queries and consultations, please go to Berkshire Pain ClinicOrder a copy of the Pain Free Mindset hereFor Season 1 and 3: Mixed and edited by Rob Cao at...