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# Retraining Pain: Providing specialist, interdisciplinary pain assessments and treatment, when and where you need it

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## Posts
- [Trust the Process, and the Outcome Will Follow](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/trust-the-process-and-the-outcome-will-follow/): Most people don’t arrive in pain rehabilitation calmly.
- [Pain Rehabilitation: Assembled Like the Avengers](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/pain-rehabilitation-assembled-like-the-avengers/): “Sometimes, you need more than strength to win the battle, you need a team.”
- [Let’s talk about sex and persistent pain](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/lets-talk-about-sex-and-persistent-pain-2/): When you are assessing your clients with persistent pain, how good are you at asking clients about how pain is affecting sex and intimacy?
- [Exercise, no thanks!](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/exercise-no-thanks/): Why a Psychologically Informed Approach to Exercise is More Effective Than Standard Exercise
- [Readiness to change in clients with persistent pain](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/readiness-to-change-in-clients-with-persistent-pain-2/): What is ‘readiness to change’?
- [What is a Pain Physio?](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/what-is-a-pain-physio-2/): What is a pain physio? How is a pain physio different to a regular physio? Don’t all physios help people with pain? Questions often asked by patients, clients, health professionals, case managers and individuals involved with the rehabilitation process. 
- [Fire Walking and Pain](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/fire-walking-and-pain/): By Andy Laird, Pain Specialist Physiotherapist
- [Ted Lasso and Pain Rehabilitation](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/ted-lasso-and-pain-rehabilitation/): Ted Lasso’s coaching style in the television series offers fascinating parallels to pain rehabilitation. His approach is rooted in empathy, resilience, and teamwork, which are all crucial elements when helping those experiencing persistent pain.
- [Getting a Good Outcome…](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/getting-a-good-outcome/):  
- [What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy and how can it help chronic or persistent pain?](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/what-is-pain-reprocessing-therapy-and-how-can-it-help-chronic-or-persistent-pain/): What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy?
- [<strong>What is EMDR therapy, and how can it be helpful for persistent pain?</strong>](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/what-is-emdr-therapy-and-how-can-it-be-helpful-for-persistent-pain/): EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) therapy is a NICE and World Health Organisation recommended treatment for psychological trauma.  It was developed in the 1980’s by Francine Shapiro, and has a robust evidence base generated over several decades.  Multiple randomised controlled trials have been carried out which demonstrate its effectiveness.
- [The “Big Sleep Out”](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/the-big-sleep-out/): As a proud supporter of a local charity, Simon on the Streets, I took the opportunity to participate in their “Big Sleep Out”, with the aim of increasing awareness and funds for their incredible work to support homeless people.
- [Podcast Guesting – The Psychology of Case Management with Shabnam Berry-Khan, ‘The Neuroscience of Pain’](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/podcast-guesting-the-psychology-of-case-management-with-shabnam-berry-khan-the-neuroscience-of-pain/): Keywords:
- [Podcast Guesting – Chronic Pain and Perfectionism on Pause, Purpose, Play with Michaela Thomas](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/podcast-guesting-chronic-pain-and-perfectionism-on-pause-purpose-play-with-michaela-thomas/): Do you experience persistent, or chronic, pain? Or do you have a loved one who does? You might know how hard it is to pace yourself on a 'good day', overdoing it, and then 'paying for it' the next day. Especially if you have high standards for yourself, then you may just push through the pain rather than be kind to yourself. In this episode, I speak to Dr. Romy Sherlock about chronic pain and perfectionism, as they often go hand in hand. Romy Sherlock is a clinical psychologist specialising in working with people with chronic/persistent pain.  She spent 8 years leading an NHS pain psychology service and set up Retraining Pain, a interdisciplinary team to help people with persistent pain.We cover:What chronic pain is
- [Be the change you want to see](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/be-the-change-you-want-to-see/): ‘Be the change you want to see in the world’ (a quote often attributed to Gandhi) has always struck a chord.  Sometimes, words alone cannot convince others of the value of behaviour change, but we can model this by showing up in the world the way we would like to be. 
- [Case Managers, solicitors and care providers – what do you need for your clients with persistent pain?](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/case-managers-solicitors-and-care-providers-what-do-you-need-for-your-clients-with-persistent-pain/): We have been working as an interdisciplinary team for a long time across a variety of service provisions.  Here’s what we’ve observed is helpful for people with persistent pain.
- [Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and persistent pain](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/acceptance-and-commitment-therapy-act-and-persistent-pain/): What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)?
- [What is a Pain Physio?](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/what-is-a-pain-physio/): What is a pain physio? How is a pain physio different to a regular physio? Don’t all physios help people with pain? Questions often asked by patients, clients, health professionals, case managers and individuals involved with the rehabilitation process. 
- [So you’ve been referred to a pain psychologist?](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/so-youve-been-referred-to-a-pain-psychologist/): Sometimes people feel daunted or upset by the idea of seeing a psychologist in relation to their pain problem. This is something that we hear a lot, and so we have put together this document to offer some more information.
- [Looking after ourselves when working with complex clients](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/looking-after-ourselves-when-working-with-complex-clients/): Do you ever have those days where you wish you could do a job that was a little more detached from emotion and other people’s pain? I know I do, even though I love what I do, and I bet I'm not the only one.
- [The joy of the interdisciplinary team](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/the-joy-of-the-interdisciplinary-team/): Often in the world of rehabilitation work, different professionals work independently with a client, each working on their own set of goals, and you might meet at a interdisciplinary team meeting (if you’re lucky!).
- [My Journey as a Pain Physiotherapist](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/my-journey-as-a-pain-physiotherapist/): As health practitioners, we often talk about the journeys that people have come on when experiencing persistent pain. We take note, listening to their story, trying to understand the struggles, the ups and the downs, the people they’ve met along the way and commonly hear the often differing and conflicting information provided by health professionals. Individuals with persistent pain attend with a variety of emotions, hoping that we can help try and piece together the pieces of their pain puzzle, and help guide them along their journey. The stories are all too familiar.
- [The thorny issue of pain in medicolegal settings](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/the-thorny-issue-of-pain-in-medicolegal-settings/): The longer I have worked across the medicolegal setting offering rehabilitation to individuals with trauma and persistent pain, the more I realise what a thorny issue the concept of pain is in this context.
- [Why connection, and compassion, communication are the name of the game](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/why-connection-and-compassion-communication-are-the-name-of-the-game/): Connection
- [Why did we set up Retraining Pain?](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/why-choose-us/): Who are we? We are a group of health professionals (physiotherapists, clinical psychologists and occupational therapists) who have, for more years than we care to focus on (!), worked predominantly in the NHS working with people with pain. We worked hard to create and develop a service that served the needs of our community.  We ran group programmes to help people live well with pain, and we saw people individually to support their physical and emotional needs. We trained staff who thought they didn’t have the skills to work with people with ‘unfixable’ conditions, we talked about the biopsychosocial model *a lot*, and we created a culture of team work and held the utmost respect for one another’s professional viewpoints. But…..we felt frustrated.  There were so many limitations on what we could offer.  We wanted to help more people, we wanted the autonomy to create a really unparalleled service to meet the needs of people with pain.  We wanted to use technology to help people nationwide.  We wanted to meet the needs of people after life changing accidents where finding knowledgeable health professionals who use a team approach can be like a needle in a haystack.  One day after a chat on a bench, Retraining Pain was born! Our focus right now is to provide interdisciplinary assessments and rehabilitation of people with persistent pain following accident or injury.  We know this takes specialist skills, team working, and excellent interpersonal skills.  We have so many ideas about how we can guide people through the persistent pain puzzle….more services coming soon! Although we do try and practice what we preach about pacing, we have enthusiasm by the bucketload and quite like spending our free time learning  more about pain (yes, really!) Why should you choose us?  We may be in our infancy as a company, but rest assured we have decades of collective experience of working with people in pain.  We want to save case managers time by finding a host of professional skills all in one place.  We pride ourselves on the good relationships we make with the people we work with – if you want to know more, pick up the phone and speak to us or send us an email to info@retrainingpain.co.uk

## Pages
- [Courses](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/suffering-with-pain-we-can-help/courses-2/): If you've tried physio, medication, scans and you're still asking... Why am I still in pain? Why does my body feel unsafe?
- [Events and Workshops](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/suffering-with-pain-we-can-help/events-and-workshops/): Living with persistent pain can often feel like a solitary experience, but you do not have to navigate it alone. We are delighted to introduce our new series of free online workshops, designed to give you the knowledge, tools and confidence to retrain your pain – all from the comfort of your own home.
- [What We Offer Professionals](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/events-for-professionals/): Over the past few years, we have provided specialist training days and webinars to case management companies on a regular basis. We love to share our knowledge with others who are passionate about pain rehabilitation, and our training days are informative, fun, and you will definitely come away with some new practical skills for helping your clients with pain.
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- [Events Calendar](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/all-events/): Welcome to our hub for professional development in pain rehabilitation. Here you will find our full schedule of upcoming events designed specifically for Case Managers, Solicitors, and Healthcare Professionals.
- [Venues](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/venues/): search Retraining Pain Retraining Pain, Plover Road, Huddersfield, England, HD3 3HR Type : Standing Online Type : Standing
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- [About Pain](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/about-pain/): Everyone experiences pain at some point in their life. Whether it is a paper cut, a sprained ankle, or a broken bone, pain is a fundamental part of the human experience. Biologically, pain is designed to protect us; it acts as a sophisticated alarm system alerting us to danger.
- [Make a Referral](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/case-managers-professionals/make-a-referral/)
- [Resources for Professionals](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/case-managers-professionals/resources-for-professionals/)
- [How We Can Help](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/case-managers-professionals/how-we-can-help/)
- [The Interdisciplinary Approach](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/about-retraining-pain/the-interdisciplinary-approach/)
- [Refund Policy](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/refund_returns/): We are happy to refund paid events up to 14 days prior, and our refund policy for the membership is 30 days: Try the full programme for 30 days.
- [Reach Out](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/suffering-with-pain-we-can-help/reach-out/)
- [Resources for Pain Sufferers](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/suffering-with-pain-we-can-help/resources-for-pain-sufferers/): Navigating chronic pain can feel overwhelming, but having the right tools can empower you to take an active role in your recovery. "Resources for pain sufferers is a collection of practical guides and strategies designed to help you understand and manage your symptoms more effectively. Inside, you will find actionable techniques—such as Dr. David Hanscom’s renowned expressive writing exercise —that focus on calming the nervous system and breaking the cycle of pain. We invite you to explore these resources and discover the methods that resonate best with your personal healing journey.
- [Services – More than pain rehabilitation](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/services-more-than-pain-management/)
- [Case Managers & Professionals](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/case-managers-professionals/): Are your clients struggling with persistent pain?  Do you find it difficult to know how to help them, or to find the right team to provide rehabilitation?
- [Qualified to Care](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/about-retraining-pain/qualified-to-care/)
- [Meet the Team](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/about-retraining-pain/meet-the-team/): Dr Romy Sherlock is an HCPC registered clinical psychologist. She has worked as a psychologist since graduating in 2003, and qualified as a clinical psychologist in 2009.
- [About Retraining Pain](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/about-retraining-pain/): We are a specialist team of HCPC registered, psychologically informed physiotherapists, clinical psychologists and occupational therapists.  We work collaboratively using a biopsychosocial model to help with the challenge that persistent pain presents.
- [Workplace Pain Rehabilitation](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/workplace-pain-management/): Effective workplace pain rehabilitation is about more than just ergonomics. It’s about building a resilient, knowledgeable, and capable workforce.
- [Living With Pain?](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/suffering-with-pain-we-can-help/): Life with persistent pain can be frightening, lonely, and exhausting. But pain is not a life sentence. We use a proven, interdisciplinary clinical approach to help you retrain your body and reclaim your life.
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- [Services](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/services/): what we do
- [Insights](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/blog/): Does this persist?
- [Pain Assessment and Rehabilitation Nationwide](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/): At Retraining Pain, we are committed to raising the standard of pain rehabilitation across the industry. We believe that better outcomes start with better education.

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- [EventPrime Virtual Product](https://retrainingpain.co.uk/product/eventprime-virtual-product/)

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