Working Together for Pain Relief Throughout the World.
Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
Improving Trust in Clinical Trials Webinar
2025 Musculoskeletal Pain SIG Exchange Award Application Deadline
2026 World Congress on Pain Hands-On Workshop Submissions Close
Optimising Openness and Transparency in Pain Research Webinar
Trauma-informed Approach to Pain and Human Aspects of Care Webinar
2026 World Congress on Pain Topical Workshop Submissions Open
Connecting Researchers. Driving Innovation.
IASP believes that groundbreaking discoveries in pain science emerge when researchers, clinicians, and professionals are supported with the resources, networks, and opportunities they need to thrive.
Collaborate and Connect
Advancing pain research requires a global, interdisciplinary effort. IASP fosters collaboration among scientists, healthcare providers, educators, and policymakers to drive meaningful change.
Translate Science into Impact
Pain affects millions worldwide. IASP bridges the gap between research and real-world applications, ensuring that scientific advancements lead to improved treatments, policies, and patient outcomes.
Grow Your Career in Pain Science
Professional growth is essential to advancing the field. IASP provides career development, mentorship, and education to support researchers and clinicians at every stage of their journey.
Global Collaboration, Local Impact
IASP empowers communities, researchers, and policymakers worldwide to drive meaningful change in pain science and patient care.
IASP in the Community
Transforming the future of pain management starts at the grassroots level. IASP fosters a dynamic, inclusive culture of scientific engagement through global partnerships, education programs, and outreach initiatives. From our Global Year campaigns to regional pain meetings, IASP connects professionals and communities with the latest research and resources to improve pain treatment and awareness.
IASP in Policy and Advocacy
Scientific discovery must lead to real-world impact. IASP actively engages with policymakers to advocate for evidence-based pain management strategies, equitable access to care, and increased research funding. Through advocacy training, position statements, collaborations with global health organizations, and the world's leading journal in pain science, PAIN, we empower our members to be voices for change.
IASP on the Global Stage
IASP is at the forefront of advancing pain science through international partnerships. By working with global health leaders, hosting the World Congress on Pain, Special Interest Group meetings, and supporting regional initiatives, we ensure that the latest discoveries in pain research are shared, applied, and strengthened worldwide.
IASP UPDATES
TOPIC PAGES
Learn from key thought leaders and subject matter experts.
Understanding the different types of pain allows you to describe your symptoms accurately when talking with your doctor, making it easier to find the cause and right treatment. Here, we explore acute pain and its symptoms, causes, treatment, and resources to help live with it.
Back and neck pain are common complaints, though neither is a specific disease diagnosis. Read more about the difference, symptoms and treatment options, resources for living with back and neck pain, and related research and publications.
Bridging the gap between basic research and patient care with the ultimate goal of reducing the suffering that often accompanies pain.
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Chronic pain is complex. But understanding its physical, emotional, and psychological and social components can help you communicate more effectively with healthcare providers, leading to better management and improved quality of life.
Although COVID-19 is primarily a respiratory disease, acute pain is a common symptom of COVID-19. Read more to discover how COVID-19 directly affects pain.
Pain assessment and measurements lead to better pain management, improved patient-provider communication, and enhanced overall well-being for individuals living with pain.
Understanding the brain’s role in pain and changing beliefs and perceptions about it can lead to better pain management and improved quality of life for people living with persistent pain.
Pain Journal
PAIN
The official journal of IASP features original research on the nature, mechanisms, and treatment of pain.
Pain Reports
GLOBAL YEAR
IASP 2025 Global Year
The 2025 Global Year is Pain Management, Education and Research in Low- and Middle-Income Settings