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Helpful links for understanding the pain buffer

Helpful links to build your understanding of the pain buffer

Hey there! It's often helpful to consult a variety of sources when learning something new, so here's a few helpful links that explain the pain buffer and how lifestyle can influence it. Do you want to read something informal, watch a nice video or dive into the science? You've come to the right place: There's something for everyone

Video: Trung Ngo on what chronic pain has taught him about resilience

Video: Kat Naud on chronic pain: from survival to support

Blog: Understanding the risk factors for chronic pain

Blog: Lifestyle tips to manage chronic pain better

Scientific: Nijs, J., D'Hondt, E., Clarys, P., Deliens, T., Polli, A., Malfliet, A., ... & Ickmans, K. (2020). Lifestyle and chronic pain across the lifespan: an inconvenient truth?. PM&R, 12(4), 410-419.

Scientific: van Hecke, O., Torrance, N., & Smith, B. H. (2013). Chronic pain epidemiology–where do lifestyle factors fit in?. British journal of pain, 7(4), 209-217.

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