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.

We are a multidisciplinary society whose membership includes all healthcare professionals

Economic evaluations of educational, physical, and psychological treatments for fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia is a persistent and widespread pain condition that is frequently accompanied by physical fatigue, as well as sleep and cognitive impairments. Individuals diagnosed with fibromyalgia often experience a variety of other health issues, including functional somatic syndromes, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and rheumatic diseases.