Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than three to six months. It often has no known cause, but can exist along with conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, and Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). It can also be the result of work- or vehicle-related accidents.
Health Canada reports that one in five people (across the lifespan) live with chronic pain, which can impact all areas of a person's life, including mind, body and spirit.
It is common to feel like persistent pain is controlling your life; self-management strategies put you back in control. When we wait for pain to be cured, our life is put on hold. Learning about persistent pain and understanding your own experience of it gives you the chance to influence it. Self-Management strategies empower you to prevent increases in pain, to modify pain, and to improve your day-to-day function and quality of life
Learn about the Pain Cycle and frequently asked questions:
START with learning about Pain Science
Here are a list of website that help you learn about pain science
Learn how breathing can help you with persistent pain
Learn how to move with persistent pain
Learn how pacing can help you mange persistent pain
Learn how relaxation can help you mange persistent pain
Dive deeper into managing your pain by exploring resources for persistent pain:
Digital resources for persistent pain
Other recommended online supports
Recommended books
Central Island Pain Program Videos (NRGH)
Orientation to Central Island Pain Program
Recommended Community Support:
Community Resources for People Living with Pain
Nanaimo Community Support Resources
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