June's Foundry Chronic Pain Groups

Are you looking for support with chronic pain, or you know someone who would benefit? Our Burngreave and Firvale chronic pain groups run every week - no need to book or call beforehand, just turn up for support, information and advice! Have a read to see what the groups got up to in June:

Tuesdays: (1pm – 2pm every Tuesday at Firvale Community Hub)

June involved continuing to talk about our pain and ways to manage it whilst using our massage balls.

We had another lovely visit from Wellbeing Coach Julie and a visit from Nurses Bernie and Helen discussing lung health.

Wednesdays: (11am-12pm every Wednesday at Cornerstone Gym)

June has involved more use of the Bosu, stationary bikes, rowing machines, and resistance bands whilst having some important conversations on the importance of a balanced diet, sleep, movement, and lowering stress with the help of Personal Trainer Stefan.

Thursdays: (11am – 12:30pm every week at Burngreave Vestry Hall)

June involved a session all about Nutrition from Wellbeing Coach Julie, Singing for Lung Health & Wellbeing Practitioner Helen taught us more about how to improve our breathing, Blood Pressure checks for anyone who wanted one, and discussions around stress management to help when living with pain.

What's Next:

• Men and Women’s Group (Slovak Interpreters) Tuesdays, Firvale Community Hub 1pm – 2pm

• Men’s Group - postponed as we change venue. Details TBC

• Women’s Swimming Pond’s Forge – Wednesdays, sign up the week before at the Thursday group

• Women’s Group (Arabic, Urdu & Somali Interpreters), Thursdays, Burngreave Vestry Hall 11am – 12:30pm

Anyone living with chronic pain that would like to join a group to learn how to better manage in their day-to-day life as well as socialise and exercise are welcome to join any of the groups. We have different professionals visit the groups to give us guidance as well as treatments when available such as massage.

No need to contact us, just turn up as we currently have the space at all the groups for some additional group attendees.

All the best,

A revitalised SOAR Wellbeing Coach