Learn About Pain

Pain takes a physical, financial and emotional toll on those who have pain and their family members and friends. Understanding the various aspects of living with pain — what causes it, what treatments are available for managing it, how to cope and find the support you need — are vital to your health. Those who live with pain can learn more to help make informed decisions  and self advocate for appropriate and effective pain care. Health care providers can participate in medical educational activities developed with top pain experts and the voice of people living with pain.

TED Releases Video About Chronic Pain 

Watch and listen to Elliot Krane MD, pediatric pain expert, discuss the mysteries of pain on TED.com. Learn how the common experience of acute pain (from an injury or surgery) is different from the disease of chronic pain. See how one young girl’s pain story that began with a simple sprain and lead to a severe form of neuropathic pain was dramatically improved by the help of Dr. Krane and others along with a lot of hard work.  Now, she has gained her life back. 

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