The Course
An engaging digital course that aids the self-management of persistent musculoskeletal pain by delivering all the elements of the intensive pain management programme (PMP) as defined by NICE.
- Education about the causes and mechanisms of persistent pain
- Use of a pacing to avoid flare-ups
- Instruction on gradual approach to increasing pain tolerance
- Introduction to and the setting of personal goals
- Practice of simple stretches to improve body condition
- Cognitive behavioral therapy to challenge unhelpful thinking
- Guided relaxation and mindfulness meditation for pain relief
- Advice on the approach to pain recovery activities, such as relaxation and sleep
- Suggestions for the reduction of unhelpful medications
- Instruction on pain flare-up and setback management
- Assignments to practise in daily life, with supporting emails
- Tools for self-assessment of pain and condition
- A library of the key elements of the course to keep for life
- Telephone and email helpline support (Non-clinical)