Staying Strong As You Go: Understanding Pain

Community Corner is a service run by the NHS, aiming to combat social isolation and support people to live well, stay active and feel connected within their communities. We run a range of activities and wellbeing sessions every Tuesday at Earl’s Court and Thursday at Violet Melchett.

Run in collaboration with Age UK, Staying Strong as You Go is a series of friendly and informative sessions focusing on falls prevention, healthy ageing and maintaining independence.

Each session offering an opportunity to learn more about looking after your health and wellbeing as you get older.

The sessions will include a combination of gentle physical exercises, an informative talk and time for questions and discussion. We will explore practical ways to stay strong, active and confident in everyday life.

Topic covered within this session is all about:

• Understanding pain – learning more about why we experience pain, how it can affect our everyday lives and some simple ways to manage and respond to pain.
• Questions and discussion – an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences and find out about other support available in the community.

The sessions are welcoming and informal, and you do not need to be particularly active or fit to take part. Exercises will be gentle and adapted where possible to suit different abilities.

Come along to learn something new, try some simple exercises and meet others in your local community.

If you would like more information about Staying Strong as You Go or other wellness events we offer, please email us at [email protected]. We can also help connect you with other amazing services and activities available in the local community.