On behalf of the #painToolkit and all the people with persistent pain you help and support…
We would like to say, a massive THANK YOU, to all the Healthcare Providers and Social Care Workers, working for and in the NHS.
Have a wonderful weekend
Pete
#InspireSelfMgt
Getting the best from your GP or Hospital Consultant appointment youtu.be/kNYjc9qblqA via #painTOOLKIT
In this months Swiss Magazine called Rheuma they concentrate on pain (Schmerz) management.
The #PainToolkit has a 3 page section in it.
#InspireSelfMgt
Pain Toolkit skills to learn, to self-manage persistent pain. #PainToolkit
www.paintoolkit.org
Don’t track flares, track triggers. Focus on patterns, not pain. Calm brains feel safer. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #ChronicPain #ExplainPain #PainToolkit #PainScience #MindBodyConnection #PainEducation #PacingNotPushing #CRPSAwareness #ChronicIllness #SelfCare #PainRehab #AdaptiveLiving
Recovery thrives on teamwork — build your support circle and let others help you heal. 💪➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday ➜ Always consult a CRPS specialist #CRPS #ChronicPain #PainToolkit #SelfManagement #Teamwork #HealingJourney #CRPSAwareness #Rehabilitation #Physiotherapy #CRPSNZ #flareplan #Neuroplasticity
Rest isn’t laziness — it’s treatment. CRPS recovery takes pacing and patience.➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #PainAwareness #RestIsRecovery #PacingMatters #Neuroplasticity #CRPSAwareness #ChronicPain #ChronicIllness #InvisibleIllness #TheLongPain #PainToolkit #MindfulRecovery #PainEducation #SelfCare
Teach one person about CRPS today — awareness grows one conversation at a time. ➜ [https://bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
➜ Always see your specialist. #CRPSAwareness #TeachOnePerson #Nervember #MindBodyConnection #PatientAdvocacy #CRPSNZ #ChronicIllnessCommunity #SupportMatters #HealthEducation #PainToolkit
Have a “setback plan” ready — know what tools help most when pain flares. You’re not starting over, just resetting. 💪
➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #PainManagement #Rehabilitation #ChronicPain #PainToolkit #SelfManagement #CRPSAwareness #Neurorehabilitation #OccupationalTherapy #PatientEducation
Setbacks aren’t failures - they’re pauses. Rest, adapt, and keep moving. 💛 ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainAwareness #MindsetShift #SetbacksArePauses #PainToolkit #ChronicIllnessSupport #Resilience #PainManagement #HealingJourney #InvisibleIllness #DisabilityAwareness #Pacing
Journaling gives your brain a safe outlet—naming it tames it. One page. Five minutes. Repeat. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #ChronicPain #PainManagement #Journaling #AnxietyRelief #Mindfulness #MentalHealth #PainToolkit #Pacing #SelfCare #Neuroplasticity #FlareManagement #Caregivers #SupportCircle
Celebrate the small wins 🌱—they add up to big progress. CRPS recovery is built step by step. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #CelebrateSmallWins #ChronicPainLife #CRPSWarrior #ChronicPainSupport #InvisibleIllness #PainAwareness #MindBodyBalance #FlareCare #PainToolkit #ResilientLiving #PacingNotPushing
Plan your day with priorities: do key tasks when your energy is highest. Pacing prevents burnout. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #PainSupport #CRPS #PainManagement #Prioritisation #EnergyManagement #ChronicPainCare #PainToolkit #SelfManagement #HealthLeadership #PatientSupport #ClinicalPractice
Use a timer ⏲️ to pause before pain spikes—pacing protects energy & prevents flares. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
Always consult your CRPS specialist. #CRPSAwareness #PacingMatters #ChronicPain #CRPSAwareness #PainManagement #ChronicPainTips #PacingMatters #MindfulLiving #CRPSCommunity #PainToolkit
Pace yourself: avoid the boom/bust cycle of CRPS. Small steps + rest = fewer crashes. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #ChronicPain #Pacing #BoomBustCycle #PainToolkit #Rehabilitation #PainManagement #Physiotherapy #PainMedicine #OccupationalTherapy #SupportiveCare #ChronicIllness #CRPSAwareness
Keep a simple diary of pain triggers & flares 📓 It reveals patterns, guides care & empowers you. bit.ly/Tipsoftheday
#CRPS #CRPSAwareness #PainManagement #DailyTips #SupportCircle #MindBodyConnection #TrackYourProgress #InvisibleIllness #PainFlare #PacingStrategies #HealingJourney #PainToolkit
Set boundaries. Saying “no” protects energy and reduces flares. Self-care is strength. ➜ bit.ly/Tipsoftheday #CRPS #ChronicPain #Boundaries #SelfCare #PainSupport #InvisibleIllness #EnergyProtection #Mindfulness #FlareTips #SelfCompassion #PainToolkit #ChronicLife #WellnessTips #CRPSAwareness
Thanks to everyone who voted 🗳
I think this has the highest #PainToolkit Poll to date.
It also stimulated a lot of comments.
Personally I agree with the 82%
I just published a new post on my @buymeacoffee ✨ Your Weekly CRPS Roundup is here! ✨
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The Top Psychologist Reveals Best Techniques to Manage Painful Days youtu.be/uYaTXmxUmCg?... #CRPS #PainManagement #Neuroplasticity #Rehabilitation #PainToolkit #ExplainPain #HealthcareStrategy #ChronicPain #SelfManagement #Psychophysiology #PatientEmpowerment #PainEducation
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A Life Most Can’t Imagine – Why Grace Matters youtu.be/pmKdreVQkRM?... #CRPSAwareness #ChronicPainWarrior #InvisibleIllness #GiveYourselfGrace #CRPSsupport #PacingMatters #PainToolkit #SpoonieSupport #LivingWithPain #BurningNights #FlareUpLife #InvisibleStrength #DailyHealing
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