If you or someone you care about is living with chronic pain, you already know that living with pain is hard. You know that chronic pain is real and that it is one of the most frequent reasons for visiting a health-care provider.
We have learned over time that people who are active in managing their pain achieve the best results. There are many self-management resources available within reach to support people on their pain journey.
On Thursday, April 26, a Chronic Pain Pubic Seminar will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at The ARC Community Event Centre. Pain educator, clinical physiotherapist and adjunct University of BC professor Neil Pearson will address the science of pain and pain care, and how the body and brain respond to pain; he will also share new pain care techniques.
An expert panel, led by Pearson, will be present to answer questions from the public. The panel includes physician David May, registered clinical counsellor Chris Drummond, patient and People in Pain Network founder Heather Divine, pharmacist Joe Geneau and registered massage therapist Peter Behr.
Doors will open at 5:30 pm to provide those in attendance an additional opportunity to connect with local health-care providers and learn about resources that can guide them toward best results for pain management.
There are several options for self-management in Powell River. Some local examples include two weekly Relaxation and Gentle Movement Classes, a six-week Chronic Pain Self-Management Program by Self-Management BC, a monthly Pain Self-Management Group offered by the People in Pain Network, and a Powell River Chronic Pain Support Group Facebook page.
A five-week introductory group movement series will start on May 24; it will be geared toward pain patients who are motivated to introduce gentle movement into their lives. Information about these resources and registration for the Chronic Pain Public Seminar can be found at painbc.ca/powellriver, or contact [email protected] for more information.
Chronic Pain Public Seminar
When: Thursday, April 26
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 pm; doors open at 5:30 pm
Where: The ARC Community Event Centre
Price: Free
Information: Register your seat at painbc.ca/powellriver
