Self Management

Self management looks at all the different parts of your life and offers ways to make changes so you can get more out of your life. It’s about discovering new ways to deal with the effects of pain on your life, learning new skills, and ‘taking back control’.

Learning how to manage your pain is a journey. Like any journey, it takes time and everyone’s experience is different. We know from people living with pain that there are some things which can be really helpful. Live Well with Pain have a helpful resource called Ten Footsteps to Living Well with Pain.

Pain Concern has developed a paper-based tool for patients to prepare themselves to bring up their concerns and worries in appointments. Designed to help patients navigate their concerns and bring the most important questions up in primary care appointments, the Navigator Tool was trialled 2017-2018 with healthcare professionals and their chronic pain patients.

There are many different things you can try to help manage your pain such as; exercise,  physical therapy, self-help tips and meditation. Find out more about the different ways to manage your pain.

Support groups can often be of benefit. They provide support and practical Information for people who share a common condition and can help people feel less isolated, cope better and learn from the experiences of others. A list of local support groups can be found here; Services and Support Groups » Joined Up Care Derbyshire

getUbetter- a digital tool for people with musculoskeletal problems

We offer a digital self-management platform called ‘getUBetter’ for people in Derby & Derbyshire ICB. Find out more about the getUbetter on our our musculoskeletal and physiotherapy page.