ESCAPE for back pain - Session 10: Managing a Flare Up

This session explains and gives helpful advice for managing an exacerbation of your back pain, or a “flare up” (see page 29-30 of your information booklet linked below)

The Pain Toolkit https://www.nhs.uk/Planners/yourhealt...

Patient Information Booklet - https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/wp-conte...

Early stage exercise video -    • ESCAPE pain for backs - Early Stage E...  

Late stage exercise video -    • ESCAPE pain for backs - Late Stage Ex...  

Exercise Booklet *- https://www.stgeorges.nhs.uk/wp-conte...

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.