Chronic Pain Resources

Chronic pain 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

Downloads

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.

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.

Video

Breathing for Comfort with SuperMeg!

Deep breathing is the ultimate hack of your nervous system. Discover how it can help you feel more calm and comfortable by letting Super Meg guide you to find that pace that is right for you.

Podcast

Busting 6 Pain Myths

In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share some of their early misconceptions about pain and challenge Dr. Coakley and Dr. Riley to set the record straight.

Our favorite books and guides

Article

ComfortAbility

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.

Podcast

Pain Isn't A Bad Word: Healthy Ways To Talk About Pain

In this episode, our lived experience pain experts share their wisdom about how they talk with friends, family, and teachers about pain.

Blog Post

Keep Calm and Carry On: A Pediatric Headache Specialist Shares Her Tips for Helping Kids Feel Better

As a pediatric headache specialist, I love teaching kids about headaches and partnering with them to improve their pain. Seeing kids get back to what they love (sports, music, hanging out with friends) is so rewarding! Let’s walk through some helpful information about headaches.

Helpful videos

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TED Talk: Pain As A Disease

Learn about how and when pain is more than a symptom.

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Understanding Pain in less than 5 minutes

…and what to do about it!

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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.

Video

TED ED: The mysterious science of pain

Learn about the biological and psychological factors of the experience of pain.

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The Warning Signal

Learning HOW pain works helps give you ways to control it.