Living with chronic pain is difficult. We believe understanding how to take care of your body, understanding the pain you’re feeling, and learning how to treat and overcome it can be a very powerful thing. Education can empower the patient to make lifestyle changes that will help improve their quality of life.
There are lots of resources regarding chronic pain interventions, medications and adjuvant therapies that can help you manage chronic pain. See some of our recommendations below.
Online Wellness Resources
There are many resources you can access from your home based on your pain management needs. Here they are by category:
- General Resources
- Central Sensitization
- Relaxation Techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Pain Rehabilitation Programs
- The Science Behind Pain
- TED Talks
General Resources
- Understanding Pain in Less Than 5 Minutes
- Understanding Pain: Brainman Stops His Opioids
- Brainman Chooses
- Taming the Beast by Dr. Lorimer Moseley
- Chronic Pain: Take Steps to Regain Your Life
- Great Courses DVD “The Mayo Clinic Guide to Pain Relief by Dr. Barbara Bruce, Ph.D., L.P. (check local library)
Central Sensitization
- Understanding Central Sensitization Chapter 1
- Understanding Central Sensitization Chapter 2 (Calming Central Sensitization)
- Dr. Christopher Sletten Central Sensitization
Relaxation Techniques and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dr. Andrew Weil Breathing Exercises “Three Breathing Exercises”
- Sleep in 60 Seconds
- Internet Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Program – Wilderman Medical Clinic
Pain Rehabilitation Programs
The Science Behind Pain
TED Talks
- “Mastery of Emotion” by Joan Rosenberg
- “Self-Compassion” by Kristen Neff
- “Perfectionism” by Brene Brown
- “Mindfulness, Resiliency, and Stress Management” by Amit Sood
- “Stress Management” by Kelly McGonigal
- “Happiness and Gratitude” by Shawn Achor
- “Behavior Change” by Amy Cuddy
- “Self-Esteem” by Niko Everett
- “Mindfulness Over Matter” by Ellen Langer
- “Technology and Emotion” by Rosalind Picard