St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust's video: ESCAPE for back pain - Session 9: Sleep and Relaxation

This session discusses the importance of sleep and relaxation techniques to help manage your pain (page 24-29 of your information booklet linked below). Some apps you may also find useful to manage stress and anxiety:- Headspace: https://www.headspace.com/ Calm - https://www.calm.com Please watch this short clip about persistent pain - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikUzvSph7Z4 Patient Information Booklet - https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ESCAPE-Back-Patient-information-booklet.pdf Early stage exercise video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jUOejPIjFWE&list=PLN0-0zh4XsR0PdIXPKsYZk2zbR2wRqbDY&index=13 Late stage exercise video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ADXPm38Z1c&list=PLN0-0zh4XsR0PdIXPKsYZk2zbR2wRqbDY&index=14 Exercise Booklet - https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ESCAPE-Back-exercise-booklet.pdf General advice is to perform the exercises in the early stage video for the initial 6 sessions, progressing onto the exercises in the late stage video for the final 6 sessions, as you feel able. You can gradually increase the duration/number of repetitions over time. Disclaimer: The content of this video is intended for information and guidance only. It was produced by the Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy Team at St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in response to the current Covid-19 outbreak. References available on request. Please follow the advice in the videos. The exercises, when performed correctly, should not worsen your symptoms for longer than 24 hours. If they do, please stop, regress or consult your physiotherapist.