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Acceptance and Change

 

At the Cardiff Pain Management Programme, we accept and understand that pain is always real and as the individual describes it

 

Persistent pain is a complex condition that needs to be accepted in order to progress to understanding how to manage the experience and progress with self-management.  For example, exploring the Mind-Body interaction and strategies that help manage pain more effectively. 

 

Such strategies include planning/pacing activities, relaxation techniques to reduce muscle tension and movement retraining.

 

The video on this page shares some stories from people who have attended the programme, what their experiences of change and acceptance were and what they found helpful.