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Rethinking Pain videos for people living with long-term pain

Rethinking Pain is a new community-based service for adults living with long-term pain in the Craven area.

The Rethinking Pain team works one to one and in groups to connect people living with persistent pain to appropriate pain information, including education, support and community-based activities.

Their approach is designed to support people’s physical, mental, social and environmental needs. While understanding the individual’s preferences and circumstances, to help them manage their pain better day to day, with potential to improve their quality of life.

Rethinking Pain

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Rethinking Pain has developed a series of Movement Matters videos for people who live with long-term pain, to support them to move more in ways that feel safe.

Seated Mountain Pose. Join Nicky in this six-minute practice designed to relieve pain and discomfort. Get into the perfect sitting position

When we experience pain our breathing changes and we tend to hold our breath. Here’s the best 8-minute video for breathing techniques to relieve pain and discomfort

Gentle movements to support pain relief. A 12-minute session to help you work with and manage your pain. Add this to your day routine to help lead a fuller life

Moving your hands and feet is on the calendar today. Feet are our foundations, so getting them as flexible as possible can help maintain a strong body. This 15-minute session offers movement to strengthen your foundation and manage pain

Tapping can make a huge difference when coping with physical and emotional pain. This session might be a bit different and alien, but these techniques really do work. Give it a go,

The soothing touch session. When you’re in pain it’s important to be kind to and love yourself. Watch now and practise these techniques.

It's natural to be hesitant about moving if you're already in pain and worried about doing more damage. This session will help get you moving in ways that feel safe. Watch the 12-minute session on gentle movement to support pain relief. Guided relaxation helps to release tension and improve sleep.