FEATURE PAIN MANAGEMENT
We had the opportunity to ride with people from a variety of backgrounds , with professional and personal experiences of persistent pain providing insightful conversations , and an opportunity to promote occupational therapy and spread awareness of the broad scope of the profession .
There were mechanical failures , punctures , people falling from their bikes , and some needing to walk with their bikes due to fatigue . However , with good planning , the training we put in , and working together as a team , we completed the tour .
I feel this experience demonstrates to people living with persistent pain that sometimes you may feel anxious , not have all the skills or physical fitness you would like , but an increase in discomfort and pain can be worth it .
These experiences are not always easy , but you can often do better with a good multi-dimensional team around you to hopefully achieve a positive outcome .
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Karen Walker , occupational therapist , Lincolnshire Pain Management Services , email : karenwalker @ connecthealth . co . uk or visit : www . connecthealth . co . uk . For more information about Flippin ’ Pain
TM visit :
www . flippin pain . co . uk ). With special thanks to Lincolnshire CCG , pain services provider Connect Health and our sister campaign Pain Revolution , Australia for their inspiration and continued support , visit :
www . painrevolution . org
30 OTnews November 2021