Chronic Pain Resources
Chronic pain is when something has hurt for a long time and isn’t going away.
To manage chronic pain, you really have to understand how it works. Understanding the three headed monster that is the BioPsychoSocial model of pain is KEY. It’s the way to open up all the opportunities to be more comfortable and in control.
Things that can help right now
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Understanding Pain Handout
Knowing how pain works is key to learning how to prevent and manage it. This handout breaks it all down to make it easier for patients and providers.
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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Daily Functioning
Getting back to normal daily activities can feel like a big challenge when you're struggling with chronic pain. This guide breaks down both the why and how you can make that happen.
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Chronic Pain Family Education Sheets: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Learn how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy works and how it can improve chronic pain.
Our favorite books and guides
Article
The Comfort Ability® Program
An amazing program from Boston Children's Hospital designed to help children with chronic pain (and their parents!) learn strategies to better manage pain and improve their ability to do the things they want to do.
Book
The Chronic Pain and Illness Workbook for Teens
Pediatric pain specialist Rachel Zoffness offers evidence-based strategies to help teens turn the volume down on chronic pain and illness and get back to living their life.
Podcast
Dealing With Pain On The Daily
In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share their unique experiences with active coping, their preferred strategies and tools.
Helpful videos
Video
How to hack your brain when you're in pain
"Have we misunderstood pain?" Researcher and physician Amy Baxter unravels the symphony of connections that send pain from your body to your brain, explaining practical neuroscience hacks to quickly block those signals. Her groundbreaking research offers alternatives for immediate pain relief — without the need for addictive opioids.
Digital Tool
ImaginAction
This website teaches you how you can use your imagination to have more control over your brain, your body, and your experience.
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