Flippin Pain

An image of the statement: “When talking to people with long term conditions, pain is the #1 barrier to getting active, though many professionals thing it’s motivation or mindset.” Alongside are the Flippin’ Pain and Active Cumbria logos, and the logo for ‘Pain Education? Good Move!’

There’s a saying in healthcare: that ‘motion is lotion’. And we couldn’t agree more.

But getting active is harder for some people more than others.

A recent national report found pain to be the #1 barrier to being physically active for those with long term conditions.

So if someone is struggling to take your advice, maybe pain’s the problem.

Providing support is as easy as 1, 2, 3

The good news is that recovery from persistent pain is possible: and one of the best techniques for recovery is moving more. 

When being active is painful, movement seems like something to avoid. But activity is safe and beneficial for people affected by persistent pain.

We’ve teamed up with Flippin’ Pain to help you help others: we’ll be sharing best practice on how to help people in pain get active.

An illustration of three steps, with the words ‘are we skipping the steps?’ Alongside the illustration are the Flippin’ Pain and Active Cumbria logos, and the logo for ‘Pain Education? Good Move!’

It comes down to three steps:

  1. Engage and start a conversation
  2. Educate, using the latest pain science
  3. Empower them to move more.

Following these could make a huge difference to the people you work with.

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