In this video, Sheena, a yoga teacher who suffers from fibromyalgia, shares her daily meditation for pain relief. 

Kwo Wei David Ho, MD, PhD is a pain medicine fellow in the Division of Pain Medicine at Stanford University School of Medicine. During the May 2020 Pain Science Lecture Series, he speaks on a "Mindfulness and Pain." Learn what is mindfulness, why mindfulness and how to cultivate mindfulness.

Fadel Zeidan explains the psychological and neural processes that mediate the relationship between self-regulatory practices and health, and the specific brain mechanisms involved in mindfulness meditation-based pain relief.

Living with pain doesn't mean we have to live without a satisfying and fulfilling sex life. We can have one. When we're willing to try new approaches, define new ways of finding enjoyment and communicate honestly about worries or new needs, we'll find it's not as hard as we thought to find a way back to pleasure, fun, and fulfillment. 

With this module from LivePlanBe+, learn how does chronic pain affect sex and intimacy, how to communicate while in pain, and what is assertive communication and why is it important.

When we're feeling unwell, food might be the last thing on our minds. It's important for us to follow trusted and credible nutrition advice provided by guidelines such as Canada's Food Guide. Check out this module from LivePlanBe+ to learn more about nutrition.

Healthy eating and dietary changes may be one component of your chronic pain self-management plan.

Research shows that healthy nutrition has a positive effect on our health. What we eat influences our health. In Canada, dietary risks are one of the three leading risk factors for disease burden. To date, there are no scientifically proven “Chronic Pain Diets”, however healthy eating can benefit people with chronic pain in many ways. Visit this webpage by TAPMI to learn more about healthy eating.

The Benefits Finder is a tool that can help you find Benefits and Services that you may be eligible to receive. It asks a few questions and uses your answers to search. It does not collect or track your information. The more questions you answer, the more customized and accurate your results will be.

Sleep On It mission is to promote the importance of sleep to maintain good health, to demystify sleep difficulties, and to offer solutions to patients. The website Sleep On it was created by the Canadian Sleep and Circadian Network, the Canadian Sleep Society, Fondation Sommeil and Wake-up Narcolepsy Canada through their bilingual Canadian campaign to promote the importance of sleep to maintain good health.

This is a podcast series was created by the CAPSA (Community Addictions Peer Support Association) to talk about Substance Use Health - something that can be hard for many of us. There will be difficult questions about substance use that often don’t’ have easy answers.  Our aim is not to be confrontational, but also not to shy away from controversial ideas. We thank you for being open to hearing them.

In pain management, opioids are medications that work by blocking pain signals in your brain and spinal cord.  Opioids do not cure chronic pain and they come with some serious risks. Opioids should not be relied on as an important treatment for chronic pain as there is not a lot of scientific literature that supports the use of opioids for chronic pain. It is important to work with your health care provider to ensure you are using your opioids safely and effectively. Visit this webpage developped by TAPMI to learn more about opioids including how to start a trial, manage your opioids, or decrease your usage.

The Hope for Wellness Helpline is available to all Indigenous people across Canada. Experienced and culturally competent counsellors are reachable by telephone and online ‘chat’ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Both telephone and online chat services are available in English and French. Telephone support is also available upon request in:

• Cree;
• Ojibway (Anishinaabemowin);
• Inuktitut.

Indigenous children and families are often misunderstood and mistreated by health care professionals – an issue at the heart of the Aboriginal Children’s Hurt & Healing (ACHH) Initiative. The ACHH Initiative is working with communities and clinicians to bridge the gap in our understanding of Indigenous children’s pain and hurt. Our team is a broad partnership, consisting of Indigenous community leaders, clinicians, Elders, youth, researchers from Dalhousie University, IWK Health and many more. Through research and strong community and clinician partnerships we are working to bridge the gap in our understanding of Indigenous children’s pain and hurt and ultimately, improve healthcare experiences.

PAIN+ CPN articles have been rated, by both health care professionals and patients living with chronic pain, to determine clinical relevance and general interest. For Patients and their Caregivers: Are you interested in the evidence behind treatments for pain? Check out the Evidence Summary section where the latest in pain research is translated into easy-to-understand short abstracts.
 

In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan will demonstrate how to dance bolero, which is a slow-tempo music style originated from Spain. The dance has 4 groups of 8 steps each. You can print the 32 steps from this document: https://bit.ly/DanceBolero

We are a team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists in the Brain and Spinal Cord Rehab Program at Toronto Rehab, University Health Network. We are passionate professionals who want to share some of our self-management resources with the world. If you have pain, mobility issues, or simply wish to explore being kinder to yourself through gentle movement and relaxation, then this channel is for you!

Do you need a reason to walk? In this video Doctor Andrea Furlan will give you 15 reasons to go for a walk outdoors. She will talk about the importance of walking and the benefits of doing it outdoors. 
 

This video reviews the importance of remaining active while living with pain from people living with pain. 

In this module you will find:

• neck stretches
• low back exercises
• relaxation stretches
• cardio exercises
• strength exercises
• balance exercises

Disclaimer: While great care has been taken to ensure that these exercises and advice are prepared in a way that is safe and practical for most people, none of these exercises should be considered specific medical advice.

When living with chronic pain it can be easy to stop participating in activity and exercise. Inactivity causes us to gradually lose strength and flexibility. We then find ourselves out of the habit of exercising, which ultimately causes pain levels to increase.

In this module, from Pain U Online, you will learn about:

• How physical activity can help with pain management
• How to identify what type of physical activity to focus on – utilizing the goal-setting and self-management tools

We are people with persistent pain helping other people with persistent pain improve the quality of their lives by providing them with a greater understanding of the pain they are feeling, 

• how to successfully manage their pain through self-management
• education on why we feel pain and how our pain designed to assist us
• break the cycle of isolation and hopelessness so often associated with persistent pain.
• a safe place to talk to about their pain with others who understand.

Have you ever been so passionate about something or someone that nothing else seemed to matter? You felt as if you could take on the world... your energy level was high... and nothing could get you down?

That’s what “staying connected” is about. And "staying connected" is a powerful way to fuel your spirit and keep you happy, healthy, and energized. Check out this resource for tips and stratgies on taking control of your mood. 

Sadness and “feeling down” are a natural part of life—but feeling like this all of the time is not. Having a low mood may be accompanied by feelings of hopelessness, low energy levels, and a lack of interest in doing things that you used to enjoy. Check out this resource for additional information and support for low mood. 

Wellness Together Canada was created in response to a rise in mental health and substance use concerns since the COVID-19 pandemic. It is funded by the Government of Canada. 

As a country, we are facing challenges at a scale we’ve never seen before, from social isolation and financial insecurity to substance use concerns and racial inequality. 

Whatever you’re going through, remember that you are not alone. Wellness is a journey, not a destination. Every day, we can each take a step toward our own well-being. Wellness Together Canada is here to support you on that journey.

Wellness Together Canada offers free live counselling through Homewood Health, 24 hours a day. To speak to someone now, call 1-866-585-0445. We can connect you to a counsellor who will listen non-judgmentally to whatever's on your mind or help you better understand all the support options available at no cost to you. Whatever you’re going through, we’re here to listen. 

All People, All Pathways™ is the foundational concept of our group. Honouring your journey and your destination and recognizing that there are many ways to increased wellness and many people will walk on different paths. The purpose of our peer group meetings is to provide a safe and aware environment for those seeking help to question their relationship with substances, free from stigma or discrimination. APAP™ believes that you will find your answers and the best path for you and your goals for increased wellness. In these groups you will find a safe environment to ask questions, free from stigma or discrimination. Their families, allies, and professionals are all welcome to attend our meetings. 

Sleeping is as necessary to survival as breathing, eating, and drinking. People can cope without sleep for a short period of time, however long-term sleep deprivation can have many negative consequences on the brain and body.

Sleepwell recommends CBTi (cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia) because it has excellent evidence that it works. The challenge for many is getting access to CBTi. This is where Sleepwell comes in.

We include a highly scrutinized short list of recommended CBTi resources to help get you started without delay. Our recommendations take a self-help approach to CBTi rather than requiring that a therapist be involved, which is also a great option but not available to most people.

Sleep can improve our ability to think, learn, and remember things. It supports our immune system and appetite. Research suggests that good sleep helps us with our daily activities at home and work, making us more efficient and productive.

For many of us with chronic pain, getting a good night’s sleep can be a challenge. We may find it difficult to fall asleep or we may wake up often through the night. Even if we get the right amount of sleep, we can still feel tired in the morning if our sleep quality is poor.

This podcast covers all aspects of chronic pain by presenting evidence-based information that provides better insight into chronic pain. Recent Government of Canada research found that Veterans are twice as likely to suffer from chronic pain compared to others in the Canadian population. We aim to investigate how this impacts Veterans, and their families. We explore topics such cannabis and psychedelics, and do they help treat chronic pain? We also investigate back surgery, military identity and what military and professional athletes have in common with identity. The evidence-based information on the show will help Veterans, clinicians, researchers, and anyone suffering from chronic pain. It is a 360-degree approach to education on chronic pain.

Tune in to Pain BC's Pain Waves podcast to hear leading chronic pain experts and people in pain discuss the latest pain management research, stories, tools, and trends. Episodes are released once per month and can be accessed through iTunes and Spreaker. Pain BC is a registered health charity that has been leading efforts to improve the lives of people in pain through empowerment, care, education and innovation. Learn more at painbc.ca.

 Learn about the basic physiology of how humans experience pain, and the mechanics of the medicines we've invented to block or circumvent that discomfort. Lesson by George Zaidan, animated by Augenblick Studios.

There have been some amazing pain discoveries over the last 20 years and they've opened up new opportunities for people in pain. This talk will explain that when pain persists, your body learns pain and becomes over protected, but you can use proven strategies to slowly retrain your pain system to be less protective. To begin, you need to rethink what pain actually is, what factors contribute to your pain and how you can tailor make your own retraining programme.

SKILLS AND STRATEGIES FOR LIVING WITH PAIN

Learn about the everyday things we can do to improve our well-being. This program will help develop practical tools and strategies to cope with pain. 

LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE

Choose what topics to focus on, or use the program's customized, self-paced learning plan.

MAKE SMALL CHANGES

Apply your learning by making small, manageable changes to daily habits. The program makes it easier to work on these small changes.

TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE WITH CONFIDENCE

Discover what works best and develop strategies to take back control of life. LivePlanBe+ will be beside you every step of the way.

In 1995, the British Medical Journal published a report about a builder who accidentally jumped onto a nail, which pierced straight through his steel-toed boot. He was in such agonizing pain that any movement was unbearable. But when the doctors took off his boot, they discovered that the nail had never touched his foot at all. What’s going on? Joshua W. Pate investigates the experience of pain. Lesson by Joshua W. Pate, directed by Artrake Studio.

Pain scientists starting to think differently about persistent (chronic) pain and its causes, are they're making exciting discoveries - like how you think about your pain can change the way it feels. Here Professor Lorimer Moseley explains how pain works and explains new approaches to help reduce your pain.

For years people with conditions such as fibromyalgia, endometriosis, chronic fatigue or bad back pain – to name just a few – have been told the pain is all in their head. With no obvious physical symptoms, nociplastic pain can be difficult to diagnose but its effects are very, very real. Research suggests that the immune system plays a role in nociplastic pain, giving people 'feel bad' symptoms including fatigue, anxiety and nausea.

TAPMI has developed these learning modules to help you:

• Become knowledgeable about chronic pain 
• Focus on goals that are important to you
• Minimize stress
• Identify warning signs and avoid flare ups
• Improve overall quality of life
• Stay active to improve your pain levels
• Pace your activities to reduce your risk of flare up
• Practice daily relaxation techniques
• Learn how to communicate with family, friends, and care providers
• Improve your sleep so you can cope better with your pain