The I-Engage Academy
Chronic Pain Resources
Find the confidence and skills to manage pain
Managing pain can be a full-time challenge for patients. The I-Engage Academy is here to help!
The resources available on the I-Engage Academy can help patients regain control and provide them with the confidence, support, and skills needed to better manage their chronic pain.
With eLearning courses and a video library featuring meditations, stretches, and low-impact yoga sessions, we aim to support patients through their pain management journey.
E-Learning Courses for Pain Management
The I-Engage Academy eLearning courses share evidence-based information to support holistic pain management. As chronic pain affects multiple areas of life, beyond physical health, these courses teach pain management strategies through many different approaches. Read about our courses below.
Head to the I-Engage Academy eLearning Portal through the Courses button.
Learn techniques commonly used in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to rethink your approach to pain management. Challenge harmful thoughts and behaviors that perpetuate chronic pain cycles.
Understand how your diet can affect inflammation and pain. This course highlights several diets that have been found to improve chronic pain symptoms, using them to teach nutritional concepts (e.g., micro/macronutrients, blood sugar, antioxidants, etc.).
Learn how sleep and chronic pain are interconnected. This course teaches the science of sleep, how to get better sleep, and how quality sleep can be essential to pain management.
Equip yourself with strategies to support your mental health. Living with chronic pain can be distressing; therefore, understanding how to support your mood and overall well-being is vital. This course focuses on how to care for your mind and body, and create support networks for yourself.
Video Resources for the Body & Mind
We offer several guided meditation videos. These videos lead the meditator through mindfulness exercises that work to bring attention to the present moment. Themes include visualization, self-love, relaxation, progressive muscle relaxation, and more.
Our gentle stretching videos are aimed at improving range of motion and circulation, while reducing stiffness. We currently offer guided stretches that are focused on the hands, fingers, wrists, feet, and toes.
Check out our guided yoga sessions that incorporate elements of exercise, breathing, and mindfulness. These sessions are low-impact and gentle, and can be practiced from standing, on the ground, or in a chair.
Chronic Pain Blog
We write about topics relating to chronic pain to support pain management and living well with pain. You'll find articles about pain, lifestyle, research, advocacy, and more.
Helpful Cleaning Tips for People with Chronic Pain
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What Qualifies as Chronic Pain? The hurt that lasts
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The Science of Chronic Pain: Neurobiology and Mechanisms
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The Benefits of Hot and Cold Therapy for Chronic Pain Patients
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Adapting Your Home Environment for Chronic Pain: 10 Practical Tips and Modifications
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10 Daily Habits for Managing Pain and Improving Your Quality of Life
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5 Self-Care Ideas for People with Chronic Pain
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5 Popular At-Home Remedies for Painful Period Cramps
Are you searching for relief for your period pain? Well, you’re not alone. Period pain, like cramps and headaches, are a leading cause of missing school and work. The pain can be extremely debilitating before and during menstruation. If you’re looking for period pain remedies, you may find this article helpful! This article will summarize several…
6 Great Morning Habits to Manage Your Pain
Mornings can be rough for folks with chronic pain. However, a solid morning routine, centered around managing your chronic pain, can help set you up for a good day. When you have chronic pain, waking up in the morning can mean uncomfortable stiffness, inflammation, and greater pain. Perhaps your medications have worn off by the…
The Remarkable Benefits of Keeping A Pain Diary for Chronic Pain
If you have chronic pain, you’ve likely been advised to start a pain diary. But, what is a pain diary and why start one? This article will explore the purpose and undeniable benefits of keeping track of your pain experience via a diary or log. What is a pain diary? A pain diary is a…