Practical strategies to manage persistent pain
Guided relaxation exercises
This 3 minute video is a simple visual breathing guide:
take a deep breath
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take a deep breath
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNXKjGFUlMs
This 6 minute video runs through a specific breathing technique called ‘Box breathing’:
Box Breathing Exercise | TAKE A DEEP BREATH | Pranayama Series
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Box Breathing Exercise | TAKE A DEEP BREATH | Pranayama Series
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJJazKtH_9I
This 9 minute video on belly breathing can help to reduce tension:
Belly breathing exercise: Calming the body and mind
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Belly breathing exercise: Calming the body and mind
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ep5mKuRmAA&t=31s
Progressive muscle relaxation involves gently alternating between tensing and relaxing all of the muscle groups in the body. This 5 minute video guides you through the process:
Progressive Muscle Relaxation – Simple Guided Calming Exercise for Beginners | Hands-On Meditation
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Progressive Muscle Relaxation – Simple Guided Calming Exercise for Beginners | Hands-On Meditation
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z21Xslddz3Y&t=137s
Useful links
Management of pain flare-ups
Mindfulness and Chronic Pain
How To Meditate For Beginners
Mindfulness - Mindful breathing
Mindfulness - Body scan
Guided Meditation | Loving Kindness for Self Compassion
Take a deep breath
Box Breathing Exercise | TAKE A DEEP BREATH | Pranayama Series
Belly breathing exercise: Calming the body and mind
Progressive Muscle Relaxation - Simple Guided Calming Exercise for Beginners
More detailed Mindfulness tips and advice on the NHS website ‘Every Mind Matters’
NHS Sheffield Talking Therapies
Urgent help | Sheffield Health and Social Care