Chronic pain coaching and programs in Ireland
If you're looking for a chronic pain program in Ireland, Bigger Than Pain is an Irish-built digital recovery platform created by Sports Rehabilitator David Mc Gettigan (BSc Hons), who runs clinics in Dublin and Monaghan. It helps you understand persistent pain and rebuild confidence in movement — alongside your existing care, not instead of it.
A platform for persistent pain, built in Ireland
Grounded in 150+ published studies, Bigger Than Pain is for pain in any body area that has outlasted normal healing. Created here, usable anywhere.
Coaching that adapts to you
Structured next steps instead of scattered advice.
Wayfinder daily guidance
A clear next step each day, instead of guessing whether to rest, move, or push through.
A personal recovery roadmap
A structured path that adjusts as your capacity changes.
Wayfinder
One clear step to move forward today.
A quick check-in helps us find the right direction.
Mild
Pain Level
Auto-suggested from last entry
A quick check-in keeps things clear.
Keep it steady today — small wins count.
Demo version of the in-app experience
David Mc Gettigan
Built and overseen by an experienced clinician
Bigger Than Pain was built by a clinician who's spent thousands of hours, in person, with people whose unexplained, persistent pain hadn't responded to other approaches — David Mc Gettigan, Sports Rehabilitator (BSc Hons), with 16 years' clinical practice.
A sample of 500+ clients rated their care over eight years; more than 9 in 10 would actively recommend it.
In-person or online
The Dublin and Monaghan clinics offer hybrid care, in-person or telehealth-led; and the Bigger Than Pain platform supports you between appointments — anywhere in Ireland or further afield.
Common questions
Is there a chronic pain program based in Ireland?
Yes. Bigger Than Pain is an Irish-built digital recovery platform, created by a Sports Rehabilitator with clinics in Dublin and Monaghan. It supports people with persistent pain nationwide, between appointments.
Is this the same as the HSE pain clinics?
No. It's a private self-management platform you can use alongside any NHS/HSE or GP care. For referral to a public pain management programme, speak to your GP.
Do I need to live near the clinic?
No. The platform works on any phone, tablet or computer, so you can use it anywhere in Ireland or the world. The clinics/telehealth are there if you want in-person care too.
See what may be driving your pain
Your Clarity Report is a free, personalised starting point.
Full platform access opens Summer 2026.