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Live well,
despite chronic pain

Changing the way we think about and manage pain

Stop complaining and crying. start doing!

6/16/2020

 
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​Complaining about pain and a "woe is me pity party" only puts the focus on the pain and as a result can worsen the pain. To champion pain, it is important to change our thoughts about pain, accept the pain and learn how to manage it.

Check out these helpful resources:
  • ​50 ways to live well, despite chronic pain
  • Chronic Pain Won't Stop Me
  • Control What You Can Control

Pain: There's a free app for that

6/6/2020

 
Download these free apps to help manage pain and reduce stress (links to App Store for more information):
  • BellyBio
  • ​Breath2Relax
  • Calm
  • Headspace
  • Mindfulness Bell

​Check out the Resources tab more more helpful tools.

Great listen (if i say so myself - ha!)

6/5/2020

 
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I was privileged to be interviewed by Daniel Pablo Arbilla for his Knowledge Exchange podcast.
 
Listen to learn about:
  • My experience with chronic pain and attending a pain rehabilitation program.
  • The role of pain science in my understanding of pain.
  • The world of patient support groups, and what motivated me to create ‘Chronic Pain Champions - No Whining Allowed’.
  • Advice to clinicians when collaborating with people experiencing chronic pain.
 
https://tkex.org/podcast/2020/5/31/tom-bowen-chronic-pain-champion?fbclid=IwAR2Y1M0Y76PZOZlQ1Mstd7DMuHMk-661jg8Gq63qFaScq0uxyJNE6XCxNts
 
Daniel is a personal trainer, exercise scientist and exercise physiologist based out of Australia. In addition to his podcast, he also administers a successful Facebook group.

Thanks again Daniel for giving me this opportunity!

A Letter to Pain Providers: 10 Do and Don’t Tips from a Chronic Pain Patient

6/3/2020

 
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Up to 79% of chronic pain patients are unsatisfied with their pain management.
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In this article I wrote for Practical Pain Management, I shared 10 patient-centered communication tips that I have found over the years to work in developing strong patient-provider relationships, improving outcomes, and strengthening compliance with treatment plans.

Check out the whole story.


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