Pain is always made in the brain. No exception, the brain decides.
About 30-50% of people in the UK live with persistent pain. It is the leading cause of disability in the world. Pain is usually the result of a combination of different things but its impact can be significant and negatively affect our physical and mental health, our social and home lives and our ability to stay in work.
The links below with take you to information on the NHSGGC pain service, as well as some other fantastic online resources and information about pain which will help your understanding of pain and empower you to take back control and manage your pain.