WHAT IS PAIN SELF MANAGEMENT?
Self-management is the foundation of the care you will receive at PAIN.
Your team will teach you a range of strategies that you can use to reduce the impact of pain on your daily life, improve physical function, and enhance overall well-being, helping you take control of your own health.
Here are some common features of pain self-management:
1. Education
Learning about your body, your pain, and things that might influence your pain such as stress, mood and sleepĀ is an important first step in pain self-management. The next step is learning what you can do to help yourself and manage your condition!
2. Lifestyle Changes
Becoming physically activeĀ , adopting aĀ healthy diet, getting enough sleep, and reducing stress is critical to pain management.
3. Self-Care Strategies
Relaxation techniques, deep breathing, meditation, andĀ mindfulnessĀ are self-care strategies thatĀ canĀ be helpful in managing pain. These strategies help reduce the impact of pain on your daily life, and help you become a happier, healthier person.Ā
4. Medication Management
It is important that you work with your doctor to develop an individualised medication plan that is safe and effective for your pain. This means learning what your medication is supposed to do, how much of it you can and should take, and also learning about potential side effects and risks.
5. Support
HavingĀ support is an important component of pain self management.
This may mean involving a family member in your care, joining a support group, participating in online forums, or working with your team to develop coping skills and manage emotional well-being.
WHO WOULD DO SELF-MANAGEMENT?
YOU!
Pain self-management programs are normally facilitated by someone on your team, such as a pain specialists, physiotherapist, occupationalĀ therapist, who will tailor the program to your specific and individual needs.Ā
Self-management is an approach to managing chronic conditions that can be used by anyone.Ā