Flippin' Pain
@flippinpain.bsky.social
Award-winning public health movement. We share the (often surprising) science behind persistent pain to the public, patients & professionals. Knowledge = power!
Join us in Wakefield for a free event that could change how you think about pain.
There's still time to get tickets!
🗓️ 10 Dec | 🕜 1:30–5pm | All health, wellbeing and fitness professionals welcome.
🎟️ Sign up: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
There's still time to get tickets!
🗓️ 10 Dec | 🕜 1:30–5pm | All health, wellbeing and fitness professionals welcome.
🎟️ Sign up: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
December 8, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Join us in Wakefield for a free event that could change how you think about pain.
There's still time to get tickets!
🗓️ 10 Dec | 🕜 1:30–5pm | All health, wellbeing and fitness professionals welcome.
🎟️ Sign up: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
There's still time to get tickets!
🗓️ 10 Dec | 🕜 1:30–5pm | All health, wellbeing and fitness professionals welcome.
🎟️ Sign up: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
👋 Wakefield teams!
🧠 Pain is complex: but understanding it doesn’t have to be. Join us this time next week for When Pain Gets in the Way!
🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
🧠 Pain is complex: but understanding it doesn’t have to be. Join us this time next week for When Pain Gets in the Way!
🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
December 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
👋 Wakefield teams!
🧠 Pain is complex: but understanding it doesn’t have to be. Join us this time next week for When Pain Gets in the Way!
🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
🧠 Pain is complex: but understanding it doesn’t have to be. Join us this time next week for When Pain Gets in the Way!
🎟️ Reserve your spot: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
💡 Want to learn how pain works and how to support those living with it?
Join us in Wakefield for a free afternoon of learning and connection.
🎟️ Register here: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
Join us in Wakefield for a free afternoon of learning and connection.
🎟️ Register here: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
November 28, 2025 at 4:04 PM
💡 Want to learn how pain works and how to support those living with it?
Join us in Wakefield for a free afternoon of learning and connection.
🎟️ Register here: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
Join us in Wakefield for a free afternoon of learning and connection.
🎟️ Register here: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Therapy Expo yesterday! 👋
Shep talked about the role of beliefs and expectations on the pain experience, and Julia spoke all about 'painkillers without the pills', proven ways to reduce the volume of pain down. 🔉
It was great to see you!
Shep talked about the role of beliefs and expectations on the pain experience, and Julia spoke all about 'painkillers without the pills', proven ways to reduce the volume of pain down. 🔉
It was great to see you!
November 27, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Thank you to everyone who joined us at Therapy Expo yesterday! 👋
Shep talked about the role of beliefs and expectations on the pain experience, and Julia spoke all about 'painkillers without the pills', proven ways to reduce the volume of pain down. 🔉
It was great to see you!
Shep talked about the role of beliefs and expectations on the pain experience, and Julia spoke all about 'painkillers without the pills', proven ways to reduce the volume of pain down. 🔉
It was great to see you!
Do you find yourself saying “sorry” more than you realise? Did you know this can chip away at your confidence, especially when living with pain? 💭
To break the habit of over-apologising, take a read of our #ToolkitTuesday blog post below!
https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/news/over-apologising/
To break the habit of over-apologising, take a read of our #ToolkitTuesday blog post below!
https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/news/over-apologising/
November 25, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Do you find yourself saying “sorry” more than you realise? Did you know this can chip away at your confidence, especially when living with pain? 💭
To break the habit of over-apologising, take a read of our #ToolkitTuesday blog post below!
https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/news/over-apologising/
To break the habit of over-apologising, take a read of our #ToolkitTuesday blog post below!
https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/news/over-apologising/
Pain affects millions: but understanding it can make a real difference. 💡
If you're a health/care/wellbeing professional, join us in Wakefield for a free, expert-led event.
Let’s flip the way we think about pain.
🎟️ Sign up: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
If you're a health/care/wellbeing professional, join us in Wakefield for a free, expert-led event.
Let’s flip the way we think about pain.
🎟️ Sign up: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
November 24, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Pain affects millions: but understanding it can make a real difference. 💡
If you're a health/care/wellbeing professional, join us in Wakefield for a free, expert-led event.
Let’s flip the way we think about pain.
🎟️ Sign up: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
If you're a health/care/wellbeing professional, join us in Wakefield for a free, expert-led event.
Let’s flip the way we think about pain.
🎟️ Sign up: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
🫶 If you help people in pain, this event is for you.
Health, care, fitness & wellness pros: come and learn about the surprising science of pain!
📍 Wakefield | 🗓️ 10 Dec
🎟️ Free tickets: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
Health, care, fitness & wellness pros: come and learn about the surprising science of pain!
📍 Wakefield | 🗓️ 10 Dec
🎟️ Free tickets: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
November 20, 2025 at 12:01 PM
🫶 If you help people in pain, this event is for you.
Health, care, fitness & wellness pros: come and learn about the surprising science of pain!
📍 Wakefield | 🗓️ 10 Dec
🎟️ Free tickets: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
Health, care, fitness & wellness pros: come and learn about the surprising science of pain!
📍 Wakefield | 🗓️ 10 Dec
🎟️ Free tickets: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
#ToolkitTuesday: if you couldn't guess, our favourite colour is blue 💙
...but we know that it's not always your printer's favourite colour. That's why we've created a 'printer friendly' version of The Sweet Zone.
http://flippinpain.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/10/The-Sweet-Zone-Print-Friendly-A4.pdf
...but we know that it's not always your printer's favourite colour. That's why we've created a 'printer friendly' version of The Sweet Zone.
http://flippinpain.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/10/The-Sweet-Zone-Print-Friendly-A4.pdf
November 18, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#ToolkitTuesday: if you couldn't guess, our favourite colour is blue 💙
...but we know that it's not always your printer's favourite colour. That's why we've created a 'printer friendly' version of The Sweet Zone.
http://flippinpain.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/10/The-Sweet-Zone-Print-Friendly-A4.pdf
...but we know that it's not always your printer's favourite colour. That's why we've created a 'printer friendly' version of The Sweet Zone.
http://flippinpain.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/10/The-Sweet-Zone-Print-Friendly-A4.pdf
✨ We have another research opportunity - from Sheffield Hallam University:
"Do you consider that you are living positively or well with persistent pain? Would you like to share your story with us?
"If you are interested, please contact us via one of our team, Penny: [email protected]."
"Do you consider that you are living positively or well with persistent pain? Would you like to share your story with us?
"If you are interested, please contact us via one of our team, Penny: [email protected]."
November 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
✨ We have another research opportunity - from Sheffield Hallam University:
"Do you consider that you are living positively or well with persistent pain? Would you like to share your story with us?
"If you are interested, please contact us via one of our team, Penny: [email protected]."
"Do you consider that you are living positively or well with persistent pain? Would you like to share your story with us?
"If you are interested, please contact us via one of our team, Penny: [email protected]."
👋 Wakefield professionals! We’re bringing the science of pain to your doorstep.
Free event. Friendly experts. Real stories.
🗓️ 10 Dec | 🕜 1:30–5pm
🎟️ Join us: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
Free event. Friendly experts. Real stories.
🗓️ 10 Dec | 🕜 1:30–5pm
🎟️ Join us: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
November 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM
👋 Wakefield professionals! We’re bringing the science of pain to your doorstep.
Free event. Friendly experts. Real stories.
🗓️ 10 Dec | 🕜 1:30–5pm
🎟️ Join us: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
Free event. Friendly experts. Real stories.
🗓️ 10 Dec | 🕜 1:30–5pm
🎟️ Join us: https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield/
🌟 Understanding pain is the first step to changing lives.
If you work in a health, care or wellbeing role in Wakefield, this is for you!
https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield
If you work in a health, care or wellbeing role in Wakefield, this is for you!
https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield
November 12, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🌟 Understanding pain is the first step to changing lives.
If you work in a health, care or wellbeing role in Wakefield, this is for you!
https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield
If you work in a health, care or wellbeing role in Wakefield, this is for you!
https://www.flippinpain.co.uk/event/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield
A new app for #ToolkitTuesday 👍
The free We Are Undefeatable app has easy-to-follow, tailored workouts shaped by people with health conditions. Try it anytime, anywhere 🏡🌳 👉 https://bit.ly/4mwGSI6
The free We Are Undefeatable app has easy-to-follow, tailored workouts shaped by people with health conditions. Try it anytime, anywhere 🏡🌳 👉 https://bit.ly/4mwGSI6
November 11, 2025 at 10:10 AM
A new app for #ToolkitTuesday 👍
The free We Are Undefeatable app has easy-to-follow, tailored workouts shaped by people with health conditions. Try it anytime, anywhere 🏡🌳 👉 https://bit.ly/4mwGSI6
The free We Are Undefeatable app has easy-to-follow, tailored workouts shaped by people with health conditions. Try it anytime, anywhere 🏡🌳 👉 https://bit.ly/4mwGSI6
As a winner at the #PEN25 Awards, we've been featured in 'Learning from the best': a report all about how patient involvement and experience has been at the heart of improving the NHS.
Read here >> https://picker.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PEN-Awards-2025-10-Year-Plan_PDF_v2.pdf
Read here >> https://picker.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PEN-Awards-2025-10-Year-Plan_PDF_v2.pdf
November 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
As a winner at the #PEN25 Awards, we've been featured in 'Learning from the best': a report all about how patient involvement and experience has been at the heart of improving the NHS.
Read here >> https://picker.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PEN-Awards-2025-10-Year-Plan_PDF_v2.pdf
Read here >> https://picker.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/PEN-Awards-2025-10-Year-Plan_PDF_v2.pdf
Be part of this great study with @royalholloway.bsky.social!
Can music help with chronic pain? 🎵 Listen to your favourite songs and tell them how it affects your pain. Prize draw: £50 voucher!
https://rhulpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DN1RWjMARKWnMa
Can music help with chronic pain? 🎵 Listen to your favourite songs and tell them how it affects your pain. Prize draw: £50 voucher!
https://rhulpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DN1RWjMARKWnMa
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Be part of this great study with @royalholloway.bsky.social!
Can music help with chronic pain? 🎵 Listen to your favourite songs and tell them how it affects your pain. Prize draw: £50 voucher!
https://rhulpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DN1RWjMARKWnMa
Can music help with chronic pain? 🎵 Listen to your favourite songs and tell them how it affects your pain. Prize draw: £50 voucher!
https://rhulpsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DN1RWjMARKWnMa
📣 Calling all health, care & wellness professionals in Wakefield!
Join us for When Pain Gets in the Way: an engaging afternoon exploring the science of persistent pain.
🗓️ Wed 10 Dec | 📍 Unity Hall
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield-tickets-1963163407599
Join us for When Pain Gets in the Way: an engaging afternoon exploring the science of persistent pain.
🗓️ Wed 10 Dec | 📍 Unity Hall
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield-tickets-1963163407599
November 5, 2025 at 12:02 PM
📣 Calling all health, care & wellness professionals in Wakefield!
Join us for When Pain Gets in the Way: an engaging afternoon exploring the science of persistent pain.
🗓️ Wed 10 Dec | 📍 Unity Hall
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield-tickets-1963163407599
Join us for When Pain Gets in the Way: an engaging afternoon exploring the science of persistent pain.
🗓️ Wed 10 Dec | 📍 Unity Hall
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-wakefield-tickets-1963163407599
We've not done a #ToolkitTuesday for a while, so here goes!
Dr Deepak Ravindran has a new podcast: Pain Speak. It will explore all things related to pain, analyse the latest findings and talk to the experts, both in work and personal experience. 🎤
Be sure to subscribe!
Dr Deepak Ravindran has a new podcast: Pain Speak. It will explore all things related to pain, analyse the latest findings and talk to the experts, both in work and personal experience. 🎤
Be sure to subscribe!
November 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
We've not done a #ToolkitTuesday for a while, so here goes!
Dr Deepak Ravindran has a new podcast: Pain Speak. It will explore all things related to pain, analyse the latest findings and talk to the experts, both in work and personal experience. 🎤
Be sure to subscribe!
Dr Deepak Ravindran has a new podcast: Pain Speak. It will explore all things related to pain, analyse the latest findings and talk to the experts, both in work and personal experience. 🎤
Be sure to subscribe!
It’s not too late!
Join us for a free afternoon exploring pain. Designed for professionals in Kirklees working with those affected by pain, no matter what your role!
📅 30 October
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for a free afternoon exploring pain. Designed for professionals in Kirklees working with those affected by pain, no matter what your role!
📅 30 October
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
October 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s not too late!
Join us for a free afternoon exploring pain. Designed for professionals in Kirklees working with those affected by pain, no matter what your role!
📅 30 October
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us for a free afternoon exploring pain. Designed for professionals in Kirklees working with those affected by pain, no matter what your role!
📅 30 October
🎟️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
Health, wellness, leisure and exercise promotion teams in Kirklees! Join us for an afternoon of free, entertaining pain science and how it can help your work! 🧠✨
📅 Thursday 30 October
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
📅 Thursday 30 October
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
October 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Health, wellness, leisure and exercise promotion teams in Kirklees! Join us for an afternoon of free, entertaining pain science and how it can help your work! 🧠✨
📅 Thursday 30 October
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
📅 Thursday 30 October
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
Does your job involve helping people with persistent pain? Join Flippin’ Pain in Huddersfield:
🛑 When Pain Gets in the Way
📅 Thurs 30 October
📍 Brian Jackson House
Book for free: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
🛑 When Pain Gets in the Way
📅 Thurs 30 October
📍 Brian Jackson House
Book for free: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
October 24, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Does your job involve helping people with persistent pain? Join Flippin’ Pain in Huddersfield:
🛑 When Pain Gets in the Way
📅 Thurs 30 October
📍 Brian Jackson House
Book for free: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
🛑 When Pain Gets in the Way
📅 Thurs 30 October
📍 Brian Jackson House
Book for free: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
Health, wellness, leisure and exercise professionals in Kirklees: do you support people living with pain? 🙋
Join us on 30 October for an afternoon of practical, fun and free pain science
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us on 30 October for an afternoon of practical, fun and free pain science
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
October 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Health, wellness, leisure and exercise professionals in Kirklees: do you support people living with pain? 🙋
Join us on 30 October for an afternoon of practical, fun and free pain science
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
Join us on 30 October for an afternoon of practical, fun and free pain science
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/when-pain-gets-in-the-way-kirklees-tickets-1770027593179?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎭Chronic pain is real: and so are the people behind the stories.
There's still time to catch the last few performances of 'The Uninvited Guest', a new play blending lived experience, comedy and compassion.
More info >> www.theatrespace.org.uk
There's still time to catch the last few performances of 'The Uninvited Guest', a new play blending lived experience, comedy and compassion.
More info >> www.theatrespace.org.uk
October 16, 2025 at 9:01 AM
🎭Chronic pain is real: and so are the people behind the stories.
There's still time to catch the last few performances of 'The Uninvited Guest', a new play blending lived experience, comedy and compassion.
More info >> www.theatrespace.org.uk
There's still time to catch the last few performances of 'The Uninvited Guest', a new play blending lived experience, comedy and compassion.
More info >> www.theatrespace.org.uk
Our Pain Education for the Nation Livestream is about to go live!
Enter here >> https://evt.live/flippin-pain
Enter here >> https://evt.live/flippin-pain
October 15, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Our Pain Education for the Nation Livestream is about to go live!
Enter here >> https://evt.live/flippin-pain
Enter here >> https://evt.live/flippin-pain
This time tomorrow, we'll be holding what will hopefully be our biggest livestream ever ✨
It's not too late to reserve your place! Visit our website for more: https://t.co/cNRWeF9Eek
It's not too late to reserve your place! Visit our website for more: https://t.co/cNRWeF9Eek
October 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This time tomorrow, we'll be holding what will hopefully be our biggest livestream ever ✨
It's not too late to reserve your place! Visit our website for more: https://t.co/cNRWeF9Eek
It's not too late to reserve your place! Visit our website for more: https://t.co/cNRWeF9Eek
Pain Education for the Nation is this week 🙌
Have you got your tickets yet? It's not too late... 🎟️
https://t.co/cNRWeF9Eek
Have you got your tickets yet? It's not too late... 🎟️
https://t.co/cNRWeF9Eek
October 13, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Pain Education for the Nation is this week 🙌
Have you got your tickets yet? It's not too late... 🎟️
https://t.co/cNRWeF9Eek
Have you got your tickets yet? It's not too late... 🎟️
https://t.co/cNRWeF9Eek
🎉 You’re invited to the wedding of the year… if they make it that far!
The Uninvited Guest is a heartfelt, hilarious new show about persistent pain – and the people who live with it.
🗓️ 10–18 Oct across the North East
🎟️ Tickets: www.theatrespace.org.uk
The Uninvited Guest is a heartfelt, hilarious new show about persistent pain – and the people who live with it.
🗓️ 10–18 Oct across the North East
🎟️ Tickets: www.theatrespace.org.uk
October 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
🎉 You’re invited to the wedding of the year… if they make it that far!
The Uninvited Guest is a heartfelt, hilarious new show about persistent pain – and the people who live with it.
🗓️ 10–18 Oct across the North East
🎟️ Tickets: www.theatrespace.org.uk
The Uninvited Guest is a heartfelt, hilarious new show about persistent pain – and the people who live with it.
🗓️ 10–18 Oct across the North East
🎟️ Tickets: www.theatrespace.org.uk