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The experience of pain is influenced by many factors.  Studies have shown that learning about the science of pain can be helpful. 

1. Understanding Pain article (pdf 102kb)
2. Introduction to pain

 Five key treatment areas:

1. Biomedical
   • Pain and role of medications
2. Mindbody
• Pain and thoughts
• Mindbody workbook (pdf 187kb)
3. Connection
   • Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life?
   • Kelly McGonigal: How to make stress your friend
4. Activity
   • Pain and physical activity
   • Pain and sleep
5. Nutrition
   • Lifestyle and nutrition

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