Practical strategies to manage persistent pain

Mindfulness

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Mindfulness is the practice of tuning into what you are experiencing right now with openness and curiosity. It means noticing everything in this exact moment—your thoughts, your emotions, your body sensations, and even the room around you—without judging any of it. Research shows that making this a daily habit can be incredibly helpful for managing long-term pain. When you focus on calming your body and noticing your breath, you learn to let these sensations just exist as they are. This gives you the space to step back from the worried, unhelpful thoughts that so often make pain feel worse.

Want to give it a try?

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If you’d like more in-depth guidance to learn mindfulness techniques, consider this free online course, run by Sheffield Talking Therapies: Mindfulness for Health | NHS Sheffield Talking Therapies