Pain Self-Management Resources
We know that living with pain is extremely dificult and affects all aspects of life. The sheer volume of chronic pain information can be overwhelming, so we’ve carefully curated a list or valuable resources. These are not intended to replace the work that you do with your health care team, they are aimed to help you understand your condition and support changes to improve your quality of life and function.
INTRODUCTION TO PAIN
Living with pain can be overwhelming, affecting your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. This guide provides insights to help you better understand pain and learn ways to manage it in daily life.
Understanding Pain in Less than 5 Minutes (5:00)
Tame the Beast: It's Time to Rethink Persistent Pain (5:00)
Why Things Hurt: Lorimer Moseley (14:32)
Pain and Me: Tamar Pincus (3:07)
The Spoon Theory: Christine Miserandino (13:34)
Ready for Change Quiz: Pain BC
GUIDED MEDITATION
Did you know mindfulness can help those with chronic pain to reduce pain and improve quality of life?
Self-Compassion Guided Meditations & Exercises: Dr. Kristin Neff
Centre for Mindfulness Studies
SLEEP RESOURCES
Are you having problems with sleep? You are not alone, approximately 44% of patients with chronic pain have a sleep disorder. Improving your sleep may improve your pain and vice versa. Talk to your health care provider(s) if you are experiencing problems with sleep. Here are some resources that can help you get a better night’s sleep.
Improving Sleep to Manage Pain - Pain BC (6:28)
Chronic Pain & Sleep - Northern Pain Centre
MOVEMENT AND EXERCISE
Did you know that movement and exercise can help to reduce your pain? It doesn’t seem to matter what type of exercise either! Here are some links to exercises you may find useful and manageable:
Gentle Movements at Home: Pain BC Library
