About Chronic Pain TV
Evidence-based guidance for living better with chronic pain—led by a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.
Our mission
Clear, practical education you can use
Chronic Pain TV exists to make chronic pain education easier to understand—without hype, fear, or one-size-fits-all answers.
We translate research and clinical experience into actionable strategies you can discuss with your clinician and apply in daily life.
How we help
Videos, transcripts, and curated resources designed to support understanding, decision-making, and day-to-day coping.
Step 1
Understand what pain is (and what it isn’t)
Learn the basics of pain science and why symptoms can persist—even when imaging looks “normal.”
Step 2
Explore treatment options with context
Get a balanced overview of therapies—from rehabilitation and medications to procedures—so you can weigh benefits and risks.
Step 3
Build sustainable habits
Practical strategies for pacing, sleep, movement, and stress that support function and quality of life.
Physician-led
Meet Dr. Par Fatteh, MD
Dr. Par Fatteh, MD is a board-certified physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation with 20+ years of experience in chronic pain and addiction medicine in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through Chronic Pain TV, he shares evidence-based education and practical strategies to help you understand pain and become more aware of the treatment options that are available out there.
Chronic pain can be confusing and isolating. Our goal is to help you feel more informed and more prepared—whether you’re starting a new treatment plan, navigating a flare, or looking for a clearer explanation of what’s happening in your body.
Education doesn’t replace medical care—but it can help you ask better questions, set realistic expectations, and make decisions with more confidence.
Dr. Par Fatteh, MD
This site is for education only and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice. If you have urgent symptoms, seek immediate medical care.
★★★★★
““The explanations are clear and practical. I finally understood why my pain could persist—and what options to discuss with my care team.””
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Chronic Pain TV audience
San Francisco Bay Area
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