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Key Takeaways from STEP-UP
Key Takeaways from STEP-UP
As you have learned over the last 6 weeks, you can manage pain by participating in activities that “turn down the pain dial”, including:
Get regular physical activity: Regular physical activity can decrease pain and improve muscle strength. Remember, any movement you enjoy doing counts as activity.
Manage your stress: Stress can make your pain worse. You can use relaxation techniques (e.g., deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, or guided imagery) and/or problem-solving to reduce stress in your life.
Partner with your provider: Be an advocate for your health. Prepare for your medical appointments by making a list of questions, and use the My Pain Priorities Worksheet to help your providers understand your health goals.
Do things you enjoy: Participating in activities you enjoy can help you feel in control and can help close the pain gate. Try to spend some time each day doing something that you love!
Taking STEP-UP Forward
Taking STEP-UP Forward
It’s important to continue working on goal setting, even after you have completed STEP-UP! Think about goals you would like to work on after STEP-UP.
If you have a goal you would like to work on, list it in the Weekly Plan on the next page. It’s okay if you want to continue working on goals you’ve already set.
There are more My Pain Priorities and Weekly Goal worksheets in the Appendix to keep track of your goals in the future.
Reminders can be useful in helping us reach our goals! One common reminder strategy is to hang your Weekly Goal on the fridge.
If tracking your steps with your activity tracker was helpful for you, we encourage to continue using it!
Congratulations on completing STEP-UP!
Congratulations on completing STEP-UP!
The knowledge and skills you learned are powerful tools for managing your chronic pain. You are now in the driver's seat. We wish you all the best! - The STEP-UP Team
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