NewsHealth60% of people in pain say it is something you 'have to put up with'Neil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)13:52, 10 Sep 2026Two-thirds of people who suffer pain in the UK say it is a problem several times a week - or even every day - with 61% saying it disrupts their sleep, 47% saying it affects their mood and 60% saying it limits their ability to stay active, according to a new report.‌A new report from The Turmeric Co. found 60% of people believe pain is “just something you have to put up with as you get older”,‌92% of people living with pain say they have told someone they were “fine” when they were actually suffering. The report in time for Pain Awareness Month encourages people to notice changes in mobility, sleep or day-to-day function and seek appropriate support where needed.‌The British Pain Society’s 2024 survey of people living with persistent pain found that 30% said more than five years had passed between the onset of pain and referral to a pain clinic.Dietitian Corrine Toyn from The Turmeric Co. said: “Too many people live with pain in silence, often pushing through instead of seeking help. Pain shouldn’t be accepted as part of getting older. Small, steady steps — staying active, prioritising rest and looking at nutrition — can make a meaningful difference when taken early.”Article continues belowIndependent scientific reviews suggest that curcumin, one of the active compounds in turmeric, may have anti-inflammatory properties and help to reduce pain wellbeing.Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Health