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.
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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.
To access the eLearning Courses, you must sign up for a free I-Engage Academy membership. You can sign up using the button below.
To log into your account, select the course you'd like to take. There will be a log in form on the course page.
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.
Adapt Your Home for Chronic Pain: 10 Practical Tips
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 explore…
5 Self-Care Ideas for People with Chronic Pain
Self-care is essential if you live with chronic pain. In general, self-care is an act of self compassion, prioritizing your wellness. However, when you have chronic pain, self-care can become the foundation for managing your pain. This article will explore the importance of self-care for folks with chronic pain. Read on for several self-care ideas…
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…
What causes brain fog? How to overcome the struggles
Brain fog is a word that was created by patients to describe the cognitive effects of chronic illness; for many, the causes are unclear and it is hard to cope with. The COVID-19 pandemic led to more people experiencing chronic fatigue and other persistent symptoms. Consequently, the term “brain fog” spiked in popularity. But, what…
Can mindfulness meditation help people with chronic pain?
Mindfulness meditation is another practice that folks with chronic pain hear about a lot, from friends, strangers, and doctors. If your healthcare provider has suggested mindfulness as an approach to coping with chronic pain, it may seem like a dismissal. However, there is tons of research to support that mindfulness can benefit folks with persistent…
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