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Managing Activity

People often say that they want to do more things. They want to get fitter, lose weight or more independent. Yet despite having tried time and time again they end up worse, back to square one and feeling disheartened.

Do you recognize this pattern? On a day that you’re feeling a little better in yourself - the pain does not seem to be too bad – you decide to clear out all the rubbish in the garage, or to walk to the shops rather than drive. You get up and start and maybe even finish the job, or make it to the shops. You feel good. The next day your pain increases, your mood plummets, you rest more than usual or even stay in bed. You find that you’re on a short fuse, end up taking more tablets and having an argument with your partner or children.

This is very common. And it’s disheartening. But this factsheet aims to help you change that! Read on to find out more. If you want more information, then go to the ‘Get More Information’ section of the KYOH Patient Online Platform, accessible on the right hand side of the Pain Service website. If you’re not registered on the Patient Online Platform, then click on the ‘Get more information/resources’ section of the same website.

Ten Footsteps: Step three - Pacing
The third step in the Ten Footsteps to Living Well With Pain is 'Pacing'.
Pacing, Planning and Prioritising: Patient information video
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An information video on pacing, planning and prioritising hosted by Ryan Snell, Pain Specialist at Somerset Community Pain Management Service.
Healthy Somerset
Everything you need to know about the support that's available in Somerset to help you become healthy and improve your wellbeing.
Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership
Somerset Activity and Sports Partnership (SASP) is dedicated to increasing the health and happiness of residents in Somerset through physical activity and sport.

Keeping moving and as active as you can is an important way to manage your pain. SASP have loads of courses for people of all abilities and across a range of different activities and sports. Why not get involved and book a course today?
Somerset Pain Factsheet: Becoming more active
This factsheet from the team at Somerset Community Pain Management Service will help you get started:

People often say they want to do more things, get fitter, lose weight or be more independent and yet despite having tried time and time again end up worse.

Use this factsheet to explore how you can control your activity by pacing yourself and planning your activity.
Backcare- Physical Activity and Exercise
The people who cope best with back pain are those who stay active and get on with life. Regular sport and exercise has proven to be very valuable in the management of back pain. Advice is available on what exercises and activities may be suitable
Improve your Activities through Effective Pacing Worksheet
This worksheet is designed to get you to think about managing your activities so that they don't affect your pain. Learning to pace and think through how you do your routine daily tasks can really help you to manage your pain and overcome it.
NHS Choices - Back Pain and Exercise
Exercise is both an excellent way of preventing back pain and reducing it. If you have recurring bouts of back pain, this information could be really helpful.
Saira's Story: Exercising to Manage Depression and Pain
"I am an unemployed single mum of one. I have suffered with back and shoulder problems for nearly 10 years, from a couple of years before becoming pregnant with my daughter". Read on to find out more about how Saira managed to cope with her pain whilst keeping her mood positive.
Backcare - Exercises for a Better Back
This factsheet has information on how to best take care of your back through some slow, easy exercises. They're designed to keep you comfortable, whilst gently strengthening your back.