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Pain
National Support
Flippin' Pain
Around a third of people in the UK are affected by persistent pain, pain that has lasted longer than three months.
Flippin' Pain helps you understand the science, whether you live with persistent pain or someone you know/work with is struggling. Flippin’ your understanding of pain could change the lives of you and your loved ones forever!
Painkillers Don't Exist
Have you been on pain medication for over 3 months? - It’s time to book a review with your GP
After 3 to 6 months, your body would have healed or settled as much as it is going to. Taking medication for longer runs the risk of you becoming unintentionally addicted.