Practical strategies to manage persistent pain
Managing flare-ups when they do happen
Flare-ups with more pain or tiredness are a common part and often inevitable part of living with pain. They can limit your daily activities and your sleeping patterns at night so it helps to plan for them.
Being patient and kind to yourself during setbacks or flare-ups means they will be less stressful and, often, shorter.
See this informative video for more information about managing flare ups:
Management of pain flare-ups
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Management of pain flare-ups
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJ8RbpZ0_Fw
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