The current script for persistent pain is broken. A significant narrative you hear from people who are experiencing persistent pain or chronic illness is one of hopelessness. The message is clear: you are told you just need to learn to cope, to live with it and to be resigned to the inevitability of decline.

Through my own personal experiences and the best outcomes I’ve seen, I know that another way is possible. Understanding the complex, individualized and nuanced nature of recovery involves reframing how we think about health and agency.

I’m George, a Specialist Pain Physiotherapist and Coach, and I'm launching The Conditions for Recovery Podcast as a place to share discussions exploring the stories of people who have found a different way to regain control.

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