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

Having been referred to the pain clinic who offered me this course, at first I was very sceptical about the benefits of an online course and how it could possibly help me. I have been pleasantly surprised with the contents, explanations and ideas that have already made a difference to how I manage my pain and my attitude towards my pain. I have found the stretching exercises useful and the breathing and relaxation techniques a great help. Thank you to all those who have contributed to this online course.

Unfortunately for me, this course has done nothing, most articles do not relate to my conditions. This course is aimed at people without severe health conditions and have mechanical joint problems in most areas of the body. I found the opening section of this course to be rather condescending, it states that the pain I have is all “in my head”, of course it is, it's the brain that tells you that something is wrong. I can't exercise, not just because of pain but because it does more damage and makes things worse. This course makes me feel worse about myself because it reminds me of everything that is wrong with me. I already spend my days laying on the bed or putting my feet up, due to leg swelling and vein inflammation, back pain, hand and feet pain, ankle pain and sciatica , just to mention a few. Laying on the bed and listening to music is the only way to escape from my pain, even if it's just a few minutes of relief.

Not really helped me being in pain but found some of the tips helpful and taught me some things I did not know before

This was extremely useful course. Prompts and reminders about the stage of the course I was on were very good and the content was not at all patronising. Highly recommended

Been living with lower back and weak legs and fibromyalgia for so long most of this I've been trying and diet etc.. Only trigger for my fibromyalgia pain is stress and trying to change my mindset over the years.

I have enjoyed the course. The most useful and helpful parts are the relaxation techniques and the meditation. I shall practice those. I am not confident that I am going to be able to do more but I shall battle on as best I can.

"I have found the course most helpful. I am very pleased that I can continue to access all that I have learned. Thank you very much."

"When I first signed up to the course, I really didn't think it would help in any way. I was desperate and ready to try anything, and for £60, it was worth a try. My mindset has been thoroughly changed. There were some key takeaways for me, such as having a positive outlook, that the pain is not (usually) related to damage, to breathe and relax and that I really do need to pace. Putting all of these things into action has changed my life. I am sad this course has come to an end, but so glad I ended up trying it."

I thought initially this course was a waste of time, but I found out so much about myself and my needs, during the first lockdown, both my rottweilers died inside six weeks of each other, but after that everything went pearshaped. After having two hip replacements and knee replacement, in three years, and my lower back is in pain, also depression and anxiety have set in, I think this course helped me. I'm getting more exercise, and actually started a keto diet on Monday, and seen my relatives from London, and a wee six month old, a new addition to our family, god bless her, still doing my exercises, thank you.

You guys so so brilliant,I think I’m problem cannot figure it out to been stop been worrying. When my pain flares up then I stop my goal very hard to do it anyway.I tried everything sometimes nothing helps but then I remember what I learned in course stop & relax but this horrible pain get back again.But I m not going to give up & do one baby step at the time.

"Anyone living with chronic pain should definitely try this course I highly recommend it"

Very useful in many ways. Affirmed previous learning experiences. As regards hurt doesnt mean harm, id feel some input maybe useful as many exercise advice says if it hurts, stop. I have lumbar disc issues so im unclear when to ignore or listen to pain! Thank you for the course

Having quick access to the resources in the library allowed to stay on track! Great idea!

"Would highly recommend to anyone. Found it very useful to help my pain situation"

I have various conditions that cause pain and flare ups, since I was 19 years of age. During which time i learnt to pace and adjust all the sports i was doing. Over the following 38 years i have had to adjust many times. Tried so many treatments. Whilst this course helped to remind me of all the things I already do. It did offer good advice with relaxation. I wish there was more alternative therapies available on the NHS so as a patient I would have real choice

"I have found that I have seen improvements in all areas that the course addressed. I am still very scared at times about the future, but am finding the things in the library may be comforting and useful. Will certainly go on to make use of those and the goal setting and pacing."

Helpful at time, however I felt where do I go from here after I had finished course

I enjoyed the course and found it appropriate to my relationship with pain. The exercises and relaxation techniques were of particular interest and I aim to practice them in the coming weeks. Referring to the library to refresh the advices. I will try to eliminate negative thoughts and aim for better nights sleep. I particularly like the thinking of alternative treatments to the pain killing tablets.