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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Every month, subscribers receive a free pain management guide. You can download our March 2025 issue here: Creating a Setback Plan Guide
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.
Understanding the Nervous System’s Role in Chronic Pain
If you live with chronic pain, you’ve probably noticed that it’s not just a sore back or achy joints. Pain can feel all encompassing. That’s because your nervous system plays such a major role in chronic pain. This article will explore how chronic pain and the nervous system are interconnected. We’ll discuss strategies for calming…
Chronic Pain-Friendly Meal Prep: How to Eat Well Without the Extra Effort
When you live with chronic pain, tasks like grocery shopping, meal prep, cooking, or washing dishes can feel overwhelming. However, eating well is one of the most powerful tools you have for managing your symptoms. The good news? Healthy meals don’t have to be complicated or exhausting. With a little planning, meal prep can be…
How to Stay Engaged in Your Chronic Pain Care Between Appointments
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…
Learn How CBT Techniques Can Help You Feel More in Control of Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain isn’t just about managing physical symptoms, it’s about navigating the emotional, mental, and social toll that pain can take over time. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques can help manage a multitude of factors that impact chronic pain. CBT is a proven approach used in mental health care that helps people shift…
The Gut-Pain Connection: The Role of Gut Health in Chronic Pain
Did you know that your gut health might be affecting your chronic pain? Your digestive system and nervous system are more connected than you think. Recent research is showing that gut health plays a powerful role in how we experience and manage chronic pain. This article will explore how it works and how you can…
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…
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