Pain is a normal part of the human experience. It helps keep us alive: if placing a palm on a hot stovetop didn’t hurt, we might not realise it was doing harm. However, not all pain is useful. Persistent pain can make it harder to function well and enjoy life. It can be frustrating, confusing and unpredictable, a drain on attention and peace of mind. Can those of us who experience persistent pain live well? Absolutely, according to UK-bas...