Curable: our review
Pain education and mind-body exercises for people with persistent pain.
By the PainFreeU editorial team · Updated September 26, 2026 · How we review
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How it works
You work through short lessons about how pain works, and practice techniques such as meditation, writing and visualization.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- A good introduction to how chronic pain works
- Many short lessons and exercises
- Free to try
Cons
- No hands-on techniques or treatment
- Subscription for the full content
Price
Some free intro lessons, then a subscription. Check the current price in the app.
App Store rating: 4.4 of 5 (1,461 ratings)
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