Posts Tagged ‘I-Engage Academy’

Pain patients are often confronted with treatment options that don’t fit their needs. When seeking medical care for chronic pain, very rarely do clinicians consider the whole person: their mind, body, and spirit. As a condition that affects the whole person—physically, mentally, socially—effective treatments should incorporate all aspects of the patient. Navigating the complex world…

Living with chronic pain can challenge more than your body, it can take a toll on your thoughts, emotions, and overall outlook. When pain is persistent, it’s easy to fall into negative thinking patterns that increase stress, reduce motivation, and make coping feel harder. That’s where affirmations for chronic pain can help. These short, supportive…

If you live with chronic pain, you’ve likely noticed a frustrating pattern: the worse your pain, the harder it is to sleep; the less you sleep, the worse your pain feels. This isn’t just anecdotal. A growing body of research confirms that sleep deprivation and pain are deeply interconnected, creating a cycle that can be…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…