Relaxation

Practising relaxation techniques regularly can help to reduce persistent pain. It is a useful skill to have and takes time to develop. Learning to relax can help you sleep, get good quality rest and cope well with stressful and difficult situations. There are many types of relaxation technique and it is important to know that these are different from, for example, reading a book quietly or watching TV. There may be classes available locally that can help teach relaxation or these may be available at your pain clinic. There are also many books, CDs or videos on relaxation techniques. http://www.paincd.org.uk/