Pain is horrible, and when it is persistent can result in poor health outcomes, both physically and mentally. Obviously going to the GP is the right thing to do but a broader approach to pain management is called for, as often it cannot be cured and instead patients need to find ways to live better lives. A great resource to support this is Live Well With Pain, a website that encourages both patients and healthcare professionals to shift their mindset from medication alone. Identifying how the pain is affecting the sufferer’s life is a good first step, then looking at ways to improve quality of life through the development and maintenance of skills and support such as setting goals and action plans, staying active, managing sleep quality and quantity, adopting healthy eating and relaxation habits, and finding ways of dealing with work and relationships, as well as setbacks.