Pain: nuisance or necessity?

Explore the complex role of pain in our talk, “Pain: Nuisance or Necessity?” Delve into why pain is more than just an inconvenience and discover its essential functions in our lives. Open to all, this session will challenge your understanding of discomfort. Learn how pain shapes our behaviour and responses. Gain valuable insights into managing and interpreting pain as part of a healthy life. Don’t miss this opportunity to look at pain from a new perspective!

Bio: Annina is a Professor of Pain Neurosciences at the Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and a Wellcome Trust Fellow. Her fascination is all things “pain nerves” and together with her team she uses a bench to bedside approach to better understand the mechanisms of pain to ultimately improve management for patients.