Pain Management
From complementary therapies and treatments, to lifestyle habits and psychological techniques, discover unique and proven ways to take control of arthritis pain.
Arthritis and Back Pain - Part 2: Solutoins & Treatments
Back pain can be debilitating, be it arthritis-related or not. It can affect every movement and every aspect of your life. The key to relief is finding what works for you. In part two of this two-part episode, experts will share key strategies and treatments to take control of back pain to help you live your best life.Listen Now
Arthritis and Back Pain - Part 1: What's Causing Your Back Pain?
Four out of five people will experience lower back pain at some point in their lives — and much of it can be arthritis-related. In part one of this two-part episode a rheumatologist shares insights into common causes of arthritis-related back pain.Listen Now
Tools to Manage Pain
In part one of this two-part series on pain, we discussed the different types of pain and why understanding what type you’re experiencing is important to make sure you get the right treatment. In this episode, a psychologist who specializes in pain and a rheumatologist discuss some strategies to reduce or control various types of pain, whether it’s from an injury, nerve damage, or inflammation.Listen Now
Understanding Types of Pain
In the first of this two-part series for Pain Awareness Month, you’ll learn the different types of pain — a key to treating them effectively — how they can affect you, potential causes and more. Listen now and stay tuned for part two in which we explore solutions to pain.Listen Now
Arthritis Pain & Surgery
In your journey of living with arthritis, your pain may get to a point when surgery becomes one of your treatment options to decrease pain, especially for those living with a degenerative form of arthritis like osteoarthritis. Weighing your options can be difficult and cause much anxiety.Listen Now
Managing Pain With Occupational Therapy
If you think an occupational therapist (OT) just helps you do your job better, listen to this podcast and learn. Find out how an OT can help take the pain out of everyday tasks — and anything else that occupies your time.Listen Now
Building a Personalized Pain Plan
Whether you have rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis or some other chronic pain condition, your experience of pain is deeply personal and shaped by various biological, emotional, and psychological factors. Learn how to build personal pain plan by identifying the different factors that affect you the most, including how your attitude impacts your ability to effectively manage pain.
This episode was originally released on September 22, 2020.
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Goal Setting for Arthritis Pain Relief
The daily struggle of managing arthritis can make it difficult to think long term. However, understanding how to set achievable goals may help you find relief from arthritis pain. Learn strategies to take the first step, including how to set obtainable milestones, overcome barriers and work with your healthcare provider, family and friends to stay on track. Listen Now
Medical Cannabis and Arthritis
Learn about the varieties of medical cannabis, including both CBD and THC products, as well as get the latest information about the effectiveness and safety issues related to its use. Listen Now
Building a Personalized Pain Plan
Your experience of pain is deeply personal and shaped by various biological, emotional, and psychological factors. Learn how to build personalized pain plan to combat the factors that affect you the most.This episode is sponsored by Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron & Tylenol.
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Take Control of Back Pain
Millions of people suffer with chronic back pain, and the physical, social, and mental impacts can be devastating. Get strategies for taking control of back pain and learn the importance of building support system for better overall health.This episode is sponsored by Sanofi Genzyme Regeneron & Tylenol.
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Sleep & Painsomnia
Sleep is key for overall well-being, but pain can get in the way of quality rest. Get expert strategies to help combat common arthritis-related sleep issues and ideas on to set yourself up for sleep success.Listen Now
Staying Home Ergonomically
A sedentary workday can take its toll on joints. Get tips from an ergonomics specialist and occupational therapist to set up a joint healthy workspace to help prevent pain and inflammation.Listen Now
Reframing Pain
How you think about pain can affect your experience of it – but that doesn’t mean pain is all in your head. Learn about the brain-pain connection, including how to reframe your thoughts and behaviors about managing discomfort, so you can better control your painListen Now
