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Managing Pain

Managing your pain

Learn some new pain management techniques with Colin Beevor, Matron/Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist

Managing my flares

A self care session with Zoë Clark on managing flare ups of your axial SpA symptoms

Managing my night time pain

A self care session on night time pain

TENS machines for managing pain

Learn how TENS machines can help you manage pain with Colin Beevor, Matron/Senior Clinical Nurse Specialist

Massage for axial SpA

A self care session with Zoë Clark on massage

Acupuncture for pain

Learn how acupuncture can help manage pain with Ian Appleyard from the British Acupuncture Council

Managing my neck and shoulder pain

A self care session with Zoë Clark which includes stretching and strengthening exercises

Managing jaw pain

A session with physiotherapist Phil Bateman discussing some of the causes of jaw pain and how to help relieve them

Managing my rib pain

A self care session with Zoë Clark which includes breathing exercises

Managing my low back and sacroiliac joint pain

A self care session with Zoë Clark including suggested exercises

Managing my hip pain

A self care session with Zoë Clark on hip pain

Managing my knee pain

A self care session with Zoë Clark on knee pain

Managing my foot pain

A self care session with Zoë Clark on foot pain and care