The I-Engage Academy

Chronic Pain Resources

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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.

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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.

 

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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.

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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.).

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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10 Daily Habits for Managing Pain and Improving Your Quality of Life

By Hannah Friedman | July 24, 2024

Living with chronic pain can be challenging, but by developing daily habits for managing pain, you may improve your overall quality of life. Incorporating small positive changes into your life can make a big difference.In this blog post, we will explore ten effective daily habits that can help you to better manage pain. These habits,…

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Helpful Cleaning Tips for People with Chronic Pain

By Hannah Friedman | July 24, 2024

If you have chronic pain, you may feel overwhelmed or burdened by cleaning your home. Know that you are not alone. Cleaning is typically hard to keep up with, with or without pain. However, living with persistent pain brings a new level of difficulty to cleaning.  This article will share some tips for cleaning that…

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What Qualifies as Chronic Pain? The hurt that lasts

By Hannah Friedman | July 24, 2024

If you’ve been in pain for a while, you may be wondering, “at what point is my pain chronic”? In this article, you’ll read about what qualifies as chronic pain.  Pain is an uncomfortable, unpleasant experience. Living in pain for a long time can be distressing and worrisome. Whether your pain is chronic or not,…

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The Science of Chronic Pain: Neurobiology and Mechanisms

By Hannah Friedman | July 24, 2024

Chronic pain is a complex condition that affects millions of people but the science of pain is not well understood. Unfortunately, the causes, mechanisms, and biology of chronic pain can be different for many people, making it difficult to study. In this blog post, we will explore the current scientific understanding of chronic pain, including…

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The Benefits of Hot and Cold Therapy for Chronic Pain Patients

By Hannah Friedman | July 24, 2024

Hot and cold therapy are both celebrated pain management strategies for many people with chronic pain…but, why? In this blog post, we will explore the benefits of hot and cold therapy for chronic pain patients and how it can be incorporated into pain management routines. Chronic pain can significantly impact a person’s quality of life.…

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Adapting Your Home Environment for Chronic Pain: 10 Practical Tips and Modifications

By Hannah Friedman | July 24, 2024

Adapting your home to better suit your needs can make life easier as someone with chronic pain. Living with chronic pain is challenging, but it doesn’t have to be. By creating a space that supports your well-being and minimizes pain triggers, you can enhance your comfort and overall quality of life. In this article, we’ll…