How to Stay Engaged in Your Chronic Pain Care Between Appointments

By Hannah Friedman | June 23, 2025

When you live with chronic pain, much of your care happens outside the doctor’s office. The space between medical appointments can feel long, uncertain, and overwhelming—but it’s also where meaningful self-care and progress can happen.

That’s where the I-Engage Academy comes in. This free online resource is designed to help you stay supported, informed, and actively engaged in managing your chronic pain, especially during the times when you’re not sitting face-to-face with a healthcare provider.

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Why Support Between Appointments Matters

Research shows that people who are more involved in their own care tend to have better health outcomes. This is especially true for those living with chronic conditions like persistent pain. When you understand your condition and feel confident using tools that support your well-being, you’re more likely to experience improved physical and emotional health and feel more in control.

But being engaged in your care doesn’t mean going it alone. It means having access to the right resources at the right time. That’s the goal of I-Engage Academy.

What You’ll Find at I-Engage Academy

Free eLearning Courses:
 Develop real-world pain self-management skills with courses like:

  • Managing Pain with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Nutrition for Chronic Pain
  • Sleep and Chronic Pain
  • Supporting Your Mental Health

Follow-Along Videos:

  • Guided meditations to help regulate your nervous system
  • Gentle yoga and stretching routines to support mobility and relaxation
  • Practical, accessible content designed for people living with chronic pain 

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A Chronic Pain Blog That Covers What Matters:
 Browse articles on topics like pain science, advocacy, pacing, emotional wellness, and nutrition. Each post is designed to offer insights, encouragement, and tools you can actually use.

How to Use the I-Engage Academy

The I-Engage Academy can be your go-to support system between appointments. Maybe you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or looking for new strategies to try. Maybe you’re preparing for your next doctor’s visit and want to feel more confident in asking questions or making decisions. Or maybe you just want to build a stronger routine around managing your pain day-to-day.

Whatever you need, the I-Engage Academy offers evidence-based, accessible tools that put you in the driver’s seat of your care, without overwhelming you.

Start Building Your Self-Management Toolkit

The path to living well with chronic pain looks different for everyone. But one thing is true across the board: having consistent support and access to trusted information makes a real difference.

Visit the I-Engage Academy today to explore free resources that can help you take small, meaningful steps between appointments.

Sign up for a free I-Engage Academy membership to access our eLearning courses.

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