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Action for Pain

Working in partnership with Sighthill Green and Whinpark GP practices, Health All Round offers a range of activities for people experiencing chronic pain.

Chronic pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than 3 months in spite of medications or treatments. Typically, after after injury or surgery most people start feeling better within a few months. However, sometimes the pain persists for longer or appears without any actual injury. Things that work for acute pain such as medication, rest, heat, cold etc. are generally less successful for the treatment of chronic pain. Chronic pain can be a very isolating experience affecting many areas of everyday life: family relationships; friendships; ability to work or engage in social activities; reduced ability to carry out practical tasks.

Our combination of psycho-educational courses, webinars and one to one support will help you to develop effective coping strategies for living with chronic pain. They will help you to understand the nature of chronic pain and the importance of:

Lifestyle factors for managing chronic pain

Understanding your medication and how it may affect you

Developing self-compassion and acceptance

Developing a sense of control

You will have opportunities to meet with others who are also struggling with chronic pain. Many people find this helpful - knowing they are not alone, that there are other people out there who truly understand what they are going through.

You will have time and opportunity to explore, in a supported way, how pain is affecting you and your life, and by small steps, start to improve it. We will explore how to make the most of your better days, respond more calmly to the difficult days and build your capacity and confidence for a healthier and happier life.

NB. Our six week Action for Pain course is also delivered in Polish!

To register for Action for Pain contact aleksandra@healthallround.org.uk or phone 07707916177 or 0131 337 1376 or you can drop-in to Health All Round any Thursday between 10am and 2pm (no appointment necessary). Please allow an hour for registration and be aware that you may have to wait, but teas and coffee's will be provided at no cost.