July's Foundry Chronic Pain Groups

Are you looking for support with chronic, persistent or long-term pain, or do you know someone who would benefit? 

We run weekly groups in Burngreave, Firvale, and Firth Park. Anyone living with chronic pain that would like to learn how to better manage in their day-to-day life as well as socialise and exercise are welcome to join any of our groups.

No need to contact us, just turn up!

Tuesdays 

Men and Women 1pm – 2pm every Tuesday at Firvale Community Hub

July involved movement, music, and lots of chatting! We of course continued to use the massage balls and resistance bands to help relax and strengthen our bodies.

Notice - The Tuesday group takes a break over August due to the hub using the space for summer activities for local children.

We will return on Tuesday 8^th September!

Wednesdays

Men and Women 1pm – 2:30pm every Wednesday at Firth Park Hall (Firth Park Methodist Church)

This month has involved lots of chair exercises with resistance bands, discussions about managing chronic pain and also some creative exercises. Two great exercises we completed included some fun raft making and completing a “my whole self” worksheet where we took the time to think about who we all are as individuals and we enjoyed sharing with each other the things that make us smile!

Thursdays

Women only 11am – 12:30pm every week at Burngreave Vestry Hall

July was non-stop at the women’s group as we had Helen Lyle leading the women with fun breathing/singing exercises, discussions around living with chronic pain, a walk to Ellesmere Park with Lu from Sheffield and Rotherham Wildlife Trust and Sarah getting more women than ever before on mats doing yoga!