Chronic pain resources

My pain management
https://gerermadouleur.ca/en/

Association québécoise en douleur chronique
https://douleurquebec.ca/en/

Agir pour moi (how to self-manage chronic pain) (in French only)
https://www.gerermadouleur.ca/agir-pour-moi/

Tips for better pain management

Move more

• Physical Activity to Reduce Pain… Critical to Treatment!¹ (in French only)
• Move 50+

Maintain a healthy lifestyle

• Nutrition and Chronic Pain¹ (in French only)
• Eat a variety of healthy foods each day (Food Guide)
• Stop smoking

Privilege better sleep and energy management

• Practicing Good Sleep Habits¹ (in French only)
• Manage your Energy to Better Manage your Pain¹ (in French only)

Reduce stress and anxiety

• When Emotions are Involved… ¹ (in French only)
• Manage Your Breathing to Relieve your Pain¹ (in French only)
• For Family and Loved Ones: Helping without Neglecting Yourself¹ (in French only)
• Psychology can also Help…¹ (in French only)

1. ref.: Regroupement des forces pour gérer la douleur chronique