People from all walks of life have discovered the life-changing benefits of self-managing pain effectively

I find the course useful. I have covered similar courses however, this one is more detailed a reactive by giving time to practice techniques.

I am finding this course beneficial and plan to re visit the course via the library often. I am thankful that i have been lucky enough to have had this opportunity to learn coping strategies and so very much more. I have worked through the course at my own pace, which has been beneficial. I would highly recommend to anyone suffering with Chronic Pain. One thing to bare in mind is this is a personal journey for you, like most things in life you get out of the course what you put in.

"I have learned a lot from the course which has helped me to deal with my pain and mobility. It’s good to look back in the library."

I was unsure that the course would offer me anything new, but was pleasantly surprised. Having fibromyalgia, I know the pain does not come from being damaged, but because of this I never took breaks or slowed down when I needed to, consequently making myself feel worse. I believed I could work through it. Now I take breaks and find I can do more. The stretching and meditation were the most helpful to me.

I did find support on the Persistent Pain course, especially with the breathing work. I liked the pacing suggestions, some very good ideas. And the sitting twists and forward bends from sitting especially. All your team could not have been more encouraging and empathetic. Thank you all of you.

When i began this Course, during the Pre Christmas 2021 period , i was feeling sceptical, and depressed. To my surprise, my mood has improved to such an extent that a friend noticed the difference from other years. I have more energy, and have re used the Sleep, and Pain control Meditations with success.. i still use pain control meds but i am open to the possibility of change. I recommend this course, because it made a positive difference.

This has been the best course by far that I've been on. It has helped me to see what I need to change in my life to help me cope with the chronic pain. I found new ways to help me take control of most of my pain. I have 1 more better day now then I did before this and I hope I get more back. I have told others to get themselves referred to this course.

I found the Pathway through Pain online course extremely helpful and convenient. The Library section is excellent as it allowed me to go over techniques which I learned in the early part of the course. Not only do you learn stretching techniques but also various types of relaxation meditation to complement the physical part of the course. I would highly recommend the course.

The course was very interesting and easy to follow. The downloadable videos are useful to use whenever you need them. I found the total relaxation video helpful at night as long as i didn't see the screen, as the coloured shape brought on migraines. I took a bit longer than the suggested time to complete the course due to illness. My new favourite word is PACING. I try to do this as much as possible, not always easy when at work but sometimes alongside other things you can come to an arrangement that will help both parties . Im glad I did the course and would recommend everyone offered it should give it a go.

Very interesting course and even though I haven't felt like I've benefitted from it, I will continue with the advice it gives you. I can see it would help a lot of people though who have been down all other routes.

This is all things I’ve been doing and know about. Breathe, meditate, no stress etc etc I don’t think we all need to be patronised over and over. The reason I went to the doctor ten years ago is I was in pain I couldn’t deal with my normal life. I don’t want to be put on painkillers. I want something done and there’s many options and you just go round and round pain clinic, physio operation and back around. You don’t get support you get 5 minutes told how to breathe

Great thanks l have learnt a lot and understand more about mind over matter and pain.

Acceptance is the way forward to continue to live your life to its fullest whilst managing your pain.

As a nurse I can see how this varied content will help many. Sadly I personally have only found a few bits useful. The reason being it is not personalised to my needs. My referral to this clinic followed right sided flank pain which I have experienced for years; with it becoming progressively worse. I assume I received the 'back pain' course. The details on relationship between brain and pain was a useful re-cap. The stretching was generally helpful (more so for my upper and lower back pain rather than my flank pain). Some exercises were not possible due to further recent shoulder surgery. Many sessions really not helpful. I cannot pace myself when pain starts immediately. I still need to take my children to school, exercise, work, run a house etc. The sessions on pain did not help as the pain wakes me. The sessions were contradicting my physio (for other issues) and my consultant for other issues. My referral was for R sided flank neck pain, upper and lower back pain, knee pain, hand pain, wrist pain, knee pain, ankle pain. Undergone my 5th shoulder surgery this year. I do not take pain relief through fear of side effects and addiction. I still keep active through pain (going to the gym and walking). I felt very confused on what I should do and what I shouldn't . I do have medical insight but still felt conflicted. This course, as I said would greatly benefit many of my patients, but sadly I have felt little impact, and just more confusion. The pain in my hands and shoulder writing this is now becoming quite unbearable so I will now stop. Great idea for some; just not suitable for all.

I have found this on-line course quite helpful but I must say that going to the pain clinic with all the other people would have been better. I have found that giving time to the on-line course has been more of a problem then going to a clinic but I am glad I did do it as it was better then not having any help at all so I would say to others starting this course keep going it is worth it

"I was surprised to be offered this programme, but grateful. The very positive message is that following the advice given, I can be active in improving and dealing with my condition and therefore continue to enjoy a good quality of life."

I found the course quite helpful with managing my chronic back pain. I know the pain will always be there however I have more tools to help manage it rather then reaching for medication cabinet. The mindfulness was the most helpful tool to help me control and understand the mechanics of pain.

I found the course very helpful in helping me see the links between stress and pain and in giving me tools to help me relax to help the pain. I also found it useful to hear that having pain isn’t a sign of problems and therefore being able to deal with it better as I didn’t worry about the pain. I already did stretches and walked a fair amount but I found it helpful to start pacing myself on a bad day and accepting that some days I could do less.