
Managing your pain
Colin Beevor discusses the different options available for managing pain in axial SpA
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Learn some new pain management techniques with Colin Beevor, Matron/Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist
Colin Beevor discusses the different options available for managing pain in axial SpA
Watch the videoYou can download Colin’s slides here and read through at your own pace. Thank you to Colin for sharing with us
Download the presentationLearn more about pain in axial SpA
Find out moreA self care session with Zoë Clark on managing flare ups of your axial SpA symptoms
Zoë shares her top tips on preparing for and managing axial SpA flares
Watch the videoA flare toolkit can help you remember all the different things that help you during a flare
Watch the videoVisit our page dedicated to managing flares
Read moreA self care session on night time pain
Zoë shares her top tips on helping to reduce night pain and improve your sleep
Watch the videoRead Zoë's blog on improving your night time pain
Read the blogEmily Clarke, Physiotherapist, discusses ways to manage night pain and sleep better with axial SpA
Watch the videoLearn how TENS machines can help you manage pain with Colin Beevor, Matron/Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist
Colin Beevor explains how TENS machines can form a useful part of your pain management and flare toolkit
Watch the videoYou can download Colin’s slides here and read through at your own pace. Thank you to Colin for sharing with us
Download the presentationRead our top tips for managing your axial SpA through the Your AS Journey tool
Launch the toolA self care session with Zoë Clark on massage
Zoë shares home massage techniques to help ease muscle tightness and unwind
Watch the videoRead Zoë's blog on massage
Read the blogWhich complementary therapies can be beneficial in axial SpA?
Find out moreLearn how acupuncture can help manage pain with Ian Appleyard from the British Acupuncture Council
Ian Appleyard, Research and Policy Manager at the British Acupuncture Council, explains how acupuncture can help manage pain
Watch the videoVisit the British Acupuncture Council website to learn more or find a practitioner
Visit the websiteRead more about acupuncture and hear Sophie's experiences
Read the articleA self care session with Zoë Clark which includes stretching and strengthening exercises
Zoë talks neck and shoulder pain and takes you through a range of exercises
Watch the videoTry these neck and shoulder stretches
Download the exercisesRead more about neck and shoulder pain in axial SpA in Zoë’s blog
Read the blogA session with physiotherapist Phil Bateman discussing some of the causes of jaw pain and how to help relieve them
Physiotherapist Phil Bateman explains what can cause jaw pain, discusses what you can do to help and demonstrates some massage techniques and exercises
Watch the videoRead more about jaw pain and download the exercises Phil described in the video. Thanks to Phil and Sheffield Teaching Hospitals for sharing these resources
Download the worksheetsFor more resources, visit the Sheffield Teaching Hospitals website
Visit the websiteA self care session with Zoë Clark which includes breathing exercises
Zoë shares her top tips for managing rib pain in axial SpA and demonstrates breathing exercises
Watch the videoRead Zoë's blog on managing your rib pain
Read the blogTry out these breathing exercises to improve your rib movement and reduce pain
Download the exercisesA self care session with Zoë Clark including suggested exercises
Zoë shares her advice on managing low back pain and demonstrates some stretches
Watch the videoThese exercises are designed to help strengthen the muscles around your spine
Download the exercisesMaintain and improve your back mobility
Download the exercisesA self care session with Zoë Clark on hip pain
Zoë shares her tips on helping to reduce hip pain
Watch the videoRead Zoë's blog on reducing your hip pain
Read the blogTry Zoë's hip exercises
Download the exercisesA self care session with Zoë Clark on knee pain
Zoë talks knee pain and takes you through a range of exercises
Watch the videoZoë's top tips for managing knee pain with axial SpA
Read the blogDownload Zoë's series of gentle knee exercises
Download the exercisesA self care session with Zoë Clark on foot pain and care
Zoë discusses different causes of foot pain and shares her top tips on caring for your feet
Watch the videoRead Zoë's blog on putting your best foot forward
Read the blogLearn about the impact axial SpA can have on the feet
Find out more