Pain Reframe

15/12/2025

17/12/2024

Tip #3 for avoiding a chronic back pain flareup during the festive season is to move your body regularly. Sitting for too long is common at Christmas time (e.g. think extra car journeys, extra desk/ laptop tike to finish tasks, sitting for social events or even just more time watching tv etc. Sitting more than usual can make you tighten or stiffen up, increasing the risk of exacerbating back pain and triggering a flare-up. Get up regularly and move/ walk around the house, swap chairs and take short walks and breaks.

10/12/2024

Another top tip for avoiding chronic back pain flareups during the festive season is to be cautious with 'seasonal tasks' such as wrapping and decorating. These are a common part of the festive season. However, bear in mind that these tasks can put your body in awkward positions for prolonged periods, can be repetitive or hold you in 'reaching' position for longer than is safe for those with chronic back pain. Take regular movement breaks and ask for help where available. Wrapping gifts on a dining table might be better for your back than sitting awkwardly on the floor or bed to wrap - talking from personal experience here!

06/12/2024

Tips for managing chronic back pain during the festive season - Tip 1 is Pacing.

I've seen a few people recently with back pain flareups that seem to be related to all the extra things going on at this time of year. PACING simply means taking your time and not overdoing it. Taking on too many activities/tasks can be overwhelming and exhausting . Fatigue can be a risk factor for triggering a back pain flare up or exacerbation. If you are trying to avoid flare ups, be cautious about tasks that will push you beyond your limits physically, emotionally, or energetically .

06/02/2024

If you have persistent / chronic or recurrent back pain, you might benefit from practising mindfulness.

References can be found at https://painreframe.com/pain-reframe-mindfulness-for.../
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22/01/2024

More news on the next Pain Reframe courses coming soon... In the meantime, for anyone interested in some further reading on chronic pain management, Dr Deepak Ravindran's (Consultant in Pain Medicine) ebook is currently on special offer for 99p.

22/01/2024

More news on the next Pain Reframe courses coming soon...
In the meantime , for anyone interested in some further reading on chronic pain management, Dr Deepak Ravindran's (Consultant in Pain Medicine) ebook is currently on special offer for 99p.

It feels almost unbelievable that the 3rd of my book release. To celebrate, here is a great deal to get the Kindle / version of The Pain Free Mindset for just 99p.

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05/12/2023

Mindfulness meditation can be used as a tool to Reframe your Pain. Here are two simple exercises from John Kabat-Zin and the Harvard Medical School. 1. Is the mindful body scan described in this article, 2. Is a guided meditation on the Sounds True Youtube channel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCNXi_0lsCk.

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14/11/2023

If you have persistent / chronic or recurrent back pain, you might benefit from the movement suggestions in this post.

Movement strategies are covered in great detail in Pain Reframe courses (painreframe.com). This includes advice on bending, stretching, walking posture, exercise selection and progression. Approaches on combining movement with relaxation, mindfulness and visualisation are also discussed.

References can be found at the Master the Art of Moving Well To Improve Chronic Back Pain blog post https://painreframe.com/master-the-art-of-moving-well-to-improve-chronic-back-pain/.

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08/11/2023

A great video animation narrated by Professor Lorimer Moseley about rethinking persistent pain. ,