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.
Patient Activation: A Learnable Skill for Better Pain Management
Living with chronic pain can feel overwhelming, but one factor that significantly improves health outcomes is patient activation—an individual’s knowledge, skills, and confidence in managing their health and healthcare. The good news? Patient activation is not an inherent trait but a skill that can be learned and strengthened over time. What is Patient Activation? Patient…
Nourish Your Body, Ease Your Pain: Free Nutrition for Chronic Pain Course
Chronic pain and nutrition are more connected than you might think. The food we eat influences inflammation, energy levels, and overall health—factors that can play a big role in how we experience and manage pain. That’s why the I-Engage Academy offers the Nutrition for Chronic Pain course, a free resource designed to help you make…
The Benefits of Swimming for People with Chronic Pain
Swimming is an excellent, low-impact exercise that many people with chronic pain swear by. Doctors, physiotherapists, and physiatrists often recommend swimming as an easy exercise that can help strengthen muscles without strain or risk of injury. This article will digest what exactly makes swimming effective for people with chronic pain, the specific health benefits, and…
Setting Healthy Boundaries for Chronic Pain
Setting healthy boundaries is another key way to practice self-care, especially when you live with chronic pain. Boundaries make your expectations clear, with yourself and others. They are an excellent way to communicate your limits, how you’d like to be treated, and what your values are. Chronic pain vastly impacts physical and mental energy, social…
The Importance of Protein for Chronic Pain Patients
Adequate protein intake is essential for chronic pain patients. Protein is a major part of healthy nutrition: protein breaks down into amino acids, which are used to repair and build cells, perform chemical reactions, and even become part of pain relieving compounds like endorphins. Without enough protein, the body cannot heal, maintain muscle mass, or…
Boost Your Mental Wellness: Free Supporting Your Mental Health Course
Mental health is just as important as physical health, but finding the right tools to support it can feel overwhelming—especially if you’re living with chronic pain. That’s why the I-Engage Academy created the Supporting Your Mental Health eLearning course, designed to help you build resilience, improve your mood, and care for your overall well-being. What’s…
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