PainSavvy Walk & Talk

04/28/2026

While "stress causes pain" is an oversimplification, stress is extremely infuential on pain. We'll talk about stress & pain and what you can do about it at PainSavvy Walk & Talk on Sunday, May 10 at 1pm MT at Missoula Public Library or join remotely. A free talk followed by an optional walk.

Stress & pain at PainSavvy Walk & Talk on Sunday, May 10 at 1pm MT at Missoula Public Library or join remotely. A free talk followed by an optional walk.

04/04/2026

How we think about pain directly affects what we do about it. Come learn about some different perspectives and join the conversation on Sunday, April 12 at 1pm MT at the Missoula Public Library or remotely, followed by an optional walk.

How we think about pain directly affects what we do about it. Come learn about some different perspectives and join the conversation on Sunday, April 12 at 1pm MT at the Missoula Public Library or remotely, followed by an optional walk.

02/27/2026

Many surprising things can play a role in different pain conditions and make pain feel worse. These can be targets to reduce pain. Join PainSavvy Walk & Talk for a free talk on vulnerability to persistent pain - what turns pain up or down - followed by an optional walk. Sunday, March 8 at 1pm MT at the Missoula Public Library or remotely.
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Many surprising things can play a role in different pain conditions and make pain feel worse. These can be targets to reduce pain. Join PainSavvy Walk & Talk for a free talk on what turns pain up or down followed by an optional walk. Sunday, March 8 at 1pm MT at the Missoula Public Library or remote...

02/08/2026

Feb. 8 at 1pm in the Blackfoot Room on the 4th floor of the Missoula Public Library - Metabolic syndrome, chronic inflammation & pain

PainSavvy Walk & Talk on Sunday, Feb. 8 at 1pm MT features a free talk on the links between metabolic syndrome and pain, followed by an optional walk. Join us at the Missoula Public Library or remotely.

01/02/2026

Sleep and pain @ PainSavvy Walk & Talk
There's so much to talk about sleep and it's so relevant to pain, we'll be continuing with sleep and sleep strategies at the next PainSavvy. Join us on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 1pm at the Missoula Public Library or remotely.
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There's so much to talk about sleep and it's so relevant to pain, we'll be continuing with sleep and sleep strategies at the next PainSavvy. Join us on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 1pm at the Missoula Public Library or remotely.

12/07/2025

Pain can disrupt sleep, and poor sleep makes pain worse. Improving sleep often is a key part of pain recovery, and understanding sleep can help improve both sleep and pain. Join me for PainSavvy Walk & Talk on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1pm MT at the Missoula Public Library or join remotely. Instead of our usual walk we'll be discussing sleep strategies.

We'll be talking about sleep and sleep strategies for people dealing with pain. Join us on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1pm at the Missoula Public Library or online.

12/02/2025

Sleep and pain @ PainSavvy Walk & Talk
We'll be talking about sleep and sleep strategies for people dealing with pain. Come join the discussion! Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1pm at the Missoula Public Library or remotely.
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We'll be talking about sleep and sleep strategies for people dealing with pain. Join us on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 1pm at the Missoula Public Library or online.

10/29/2025

What do expectations have to do with pain?
This is the topic of PainSavvy Walk & Talk on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1pm MT at the Missoula Public Library. You can also join remotely - follow the link for instructions. -

This is the topic of PainSavvy Walk & Talk on Sunday, Nov. 9 at 1pm MT at the Missoula Public Library. You can also join remotely - follow the link for instructions.

09/30/2025

Join us for a talk on back pain and science-informed strategies for addressing it. PainSavvy Walk & Talk meets next at Greater Good Health 10/6 and at Missoula Public Library 10/12. Click below for how to join remotely.
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Join us for a talk on back pain and science-informed strategies for addressing it. PainSavvy Walk & Talk meets next at Greater Good Health 10/6 and at Missoula Public Library 10/12. Click below for how to join remotely.

09/04/2025

PainSavvy Walk & Talk is now at 2 locations! Join us at Missoula Public Library, Greater Good Health Clinic or remotely by Zoom or phone. Come learn about how the pain system can get stuck in an "ON" setting and what you can do about it.-

PainSavvy Walk & Talk is now at 2 locations! Join us at Missoula Public Library, Greater Good Health Clinic or remotely by Zoom or phone. Come learn about how the pain system can get stuck in an "ON" setting and what you can do about it.

07/28/2025

PainSavvy Walk & Talk is off for the rest of the summer and returns the 2nd Sunday of September! See you then!