October'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

• 1pm – 2pm every Tuesday at Firvale Community Hub

• October involved continuing to talk about our pain and ways to manage it whilst using the massage balls and resistance bands to help stretch and strengthen our bodies.

• We also had a visit from the wonderful Clair (Primary Care Development Nurse) who gave us a very insightful talk into diabetes and living a healthier lifestyle.

• We also had more Blood Pressure checks undertaken in the group.

Wednesdays

• 1pm – 2pm every Wednesday at Firth Park Hub, behind Firth Park Methodist Church

• October saw our new group at The Hub behind Firth Park Methodist Church continue with support from Nuffield’s Personal Trainer Stefan. We spoke about living with chronic pain, the importance of movement and taking Vitamin D.

• Stefan led exercises for everyone in chairs and standing using resistance bands and bodyweight.

Thursdays

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

• October involved using the massage balls and exercising with the resistance bands.

• We were delighted to be joined not only by Singing for Lung Health & Wellbeing Practitioner Helen, but also by the One World Choir who performed for us and taught us some songs!

• We had Wellbeing Coach Helen T leading in some fun movement games, Mir Jansen using art as a form of relaxation and creativity, and Nurse Bernie educating us on the different types of Diabetes.

No need to book, just turn up!