PainSA is a chapter of the International Association for the Study of Pain. Our mission is to improve all aspects of pain management in Southern Africa.
Our current understanding of pain mechanisms and treatments primarily comes from studies that involve healthier, wealthier, younger, and predominantly White
The occurrence of chronic non-cancer pain (CNCP) has seen a substantial rise over the past few decades. This, coupled with
In the United States, chronic back pain stands out as the primary reason people experience disability. Considering the theory that
Worldwide, there is a prevalent occurrence of chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMSP) that exerts a substantial influence on individuals, healthcare systems,
Global Year Factsheets, prepared by top experts on various aspects of pain prevention, are available for free download. IASP thanks the scientists and clinicians who wrote and reviewed the factsheets.
We are a multidisciplinary society whose membership includes all Health Care Professionals.
Download fact sheets prepared by top experts on various aspects of translating pain knowledge to practice. These fact sheets are also available in several languages to download. IASP is grateful to the scientists and clinicians who wrote and reviewed the fact sheets.
