Most people know what to do to manage their persistent pain or long term health conditions, so what’s stopping them?

Most people know what to do to manage their persistent pain or long term health conditions, so what’s stopping them?

Many people know how to manage long-term pain or health issues, but several things can hold them back.

Sometimes, people might feel scared or worried about trying new ideas. As that saying goes…"better the devil you know (than the devil you don't)". I thought like that back in the day. Something had to change and that was me.

Other times, we might think we may not have the right support from healthcare, family, friends or work colleagues.

We can feel overwhelmed by our pain or symptoms, making it hard to take action.

Lastly, people might be unsure about what really works or feels hopeless if they've tried things before without success. We just need that little nudge to get started. For me it was going on a pain management programme in 1996 and I haven’t look back since.  It provided me with the confidence, lifelong tools and skills BUT I had had to do the work.

Getting help from healthcare providers to start a Supported Self Management Plan can make a big huge difference, giving us better ways to manage.

The Pain Toolkit Academy online course, which is not for profit, could help you get off the start line and it’s super affordable.

Check it out here 👇

Pain Toolkit Academy