Patient Resources Helpful for Management of Chronic Pain
If you experience chronic pain, you may find these resources helpful:
****Please note: you will need to verify which service fees are covered through your provincial or private health insurance.
Chronic Pain Association of Canada: online resources, discussion forums, local support groups
Canadian Pain Coalition: excellent online resources for chronic pain, workshops, pain education events across Canada, podcasts from experts
Conquering Pain for Canadians Booklet: tips on self-management
Chronic Pain Management Centers in Canada: local clinics, online patient resources
Kanata Leisure Center/Wave Pool
Champlain Self-Management Initiative: Ottawa area healthy living with chronic illness workshops
Arthritis Society: Local programs and resources, chronic pain management sessions and activities
PSI physiotherapy: pain assessment and interventions
WorkWise Pain management program: 1929 Russell Rd, Suite 114, (613) 521-7111
WSIB The Back Book: recovery from back injuries
Barb Armstrong, Psychologist: counselling on living with chronic pain, cognitive behavioural therapy Available by self referral. 613-292-7120
The Pain Detective: excellent resource on pain self management
The NeuroNova Centre for Mindfulness-Based Chronic Pain Management
The Mindfulness Solution to Pain (Resource book)
50+ Programs (Healthy Back, Gentle Stretch, Tai Chi)
Local Ottawa Pain Clinics/Resources Available through Referral
Ottawa Pain Clinic, General Campus (groups)
Rehab Center Chronic Pain Management Clinic: Group Sessions 613-737-7350 x75673
Kemptville Hospital Pain & Symptom Management Clinic: through referral
Other Helpful General Online Resources
American Pain Society: online links for all types of pain
National Pain Foundation (American but great links)
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