A long-term back pain problem can be difficult to understand and manage on an everyday basis.

The Back Pain Toolkit is a simple information booklet that could provide you with some handy tips and skills to support you along the way to manage your back problem.

It is not meant to be the last word in back pain self-management, but a handy guide to help you get started. 

All you need to be is willing to read it and take on board some of the suggestions.

The 12 Back Pain Tools

Tool 1 Accept that you have long-term back pain problem….and then begin to move on

Tool 2 - Get involved - building a support team

Tool 3 - Pacing

Tool 4 - Learn to prioritise and plan out your days

Tool 5 - Setting Goals/Action Plans

Tool 6 - Being patient with yourself

Tool 7 - Learn relaxation skills

Tool 8 - Stretching & Exercise

Tool 9 - Keep a diary and track your progress

Tool 10 - Have a setback plan

Tool 11 - Team Work

Tool 12 - Keeping it up...and being more resilient 

IMPORTANT: Please note hyperlinks DO NOT work on Google Books, so I have included the actual website addresses of relevant links to websites