Resource directory

Caregiver, Patient

Did you know that smoking and pain interact with each other?! This short training, developed as part of a project for the Chair in Teaching Leadership at Laval University, aims to explain the impact of smoking on chronic pain, describe possible strategies to reduce smoking, and provide resources to support you in quitting. Happy viewing!"

Patient

This evaluation and follow-up booklet was created by the Pain Management Advisory Service of the CSSS Pierre-Boucher to help patients evaluate their pain and report pain-related difficulties to the healthcare professionals they encounter.

Patient

This document discusses the relationship between chronic pain and sexuality, associated symptoms and management.

Patient

In this book, Marie-Josée Rivard, psychologist, discusses the biopsychosocial model of pain and informs the general public about new therapeutic approaches in the field. She also offers effective tools (advice, techniques) for managing your pain on a daily basis. Dr. Marie-Josée Rivard is a psychologist, author, speaker, and specialist in chronic pain management. Price: $34.95 or $13.95 (pocket format). Available at all bookstores and in English.

Caregiver, Patient

Michel Lorrain, a Quebecois physician and massage therapist, offers various advice and therapeutic approaches in this book to improve your daily life with chronic pain. ""It is as a physician, someone experiencing chronic pain, and a researcher that he shares his personal experiences."" Price: $20.00 + shipping fees

Caregiver, Patient

This information guide, created by the Quebec Fibromyalgia Society, will help you better understand this condition, assist you in managing your health, and consequently, improve your quality of life.

Caregiver, Patient

This public lecture, presented by Dr. Paul Fortin, is designed to discuss the myths and realities, the impact and the evolution of arthritis treatments. It is intended for patients, caregivers, health care professionals and anyone who is in contact with patients suffering from arthritis.

Patient

This specialist-led rehabilitation program helps reduce chronic non-cancer pain in patients.

Patient

In this podcast, Alexis Gougeon, physiotherapist, discusses the science of pain, physiotherapy practices for its treatment and the differences between the rehabilitation professions (chiropractic, osteopathy, physiotherapy).

Caregiver, Patient

This video is intended to inform people with peripheral neuropathy, their loved ones or health professionals about the different non-pharmacological approaches available, such as physical exercise or psychological follow-up. Rehabilitation professionals, psychologists and hypnotherapists are allies in helping you improve your quality of life.

Patient

This page of the site discusses various arthritis self-management strategies, such as physical activity and exercise, healthy eating, hot and cold therapy, mindfulness meditation and other mind-body approaches, and joint support and protection devices.

Patient

In this video, you will learn that what you eat and drink can influence your experience of pain. Professor Clare Collins will guide you through dietary changes designed to help you reduce your daily pain. She will also show you how to adopt a healthy diet.

Patient

In this video, Dr. Andrea Furlan explains that there is a close relationship between diet, inflammation and pain. Changing one's diet can therefore have a great impact on inflammation and therefore on chronic pain. Dr. Furlan also discusses strategies for changing eating habits and how to incorporate an anti-inflammatory diet into your daily life.

Patient

In this video, Dr. Andrea Furlan explains what omega-3 and omega-6 essential fatty acids are, and their role in inflammation. She also discusses how to acquire them through diet (e.g. fish and shellfish) or supplements (e.g. "fish oil").

Patient

In this video, Dr. Andrea Furlan explains what vitamin D does in the body, what the sources are for getting vitamin D, and how much vitamin D a person should take in supplements, but not too much.

Patient

Dr. Furlan explains why magnesium may be an important component in the treatment of chronic pain. She talks about natural sources of magnesium in foods and discusses the different types of magnesium supplements.

Patient

"Parlons Santé Sans Tabou" is a podcast intended to share the daily life of people living with chronic pain. The goal is to de-typatize and inform the public through testimonials. This podcast presents a dialogue between a patient, one of his or her caregivers and a specialized researcher, as well as including a spoken word artist who concludes the episode with a poem written in collaboration with the patient.

Patient

Fatigue is an important symptom of chronic pain, often resulting in a decrease in daily activities and an increase in pain intensity. In order to break the vicious circle of fatigue, tips and basic principles for managing your energy are available in this brochure.

Patient

This pamphlet discusses nutrition in the context of chronic pain, how diet influences the perception of chronic pain, and foods to focus on in the context of chronic pain.

Patient

Response from a nutritionist in a blog on the Passeportsanté.net site regarding the diet to be preferred in a situation of osteoarthritis. Responses also include weight management and the importance of physical activity.

Patient

Information page on how the effectiveness of peppermint works in relieving the pain of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, mainly through its anti-spasmodic action.

Patient

This short, five-minute video clip, available in English, presents a profile of persistent pain. It first presents persistent pain as a complex problem, involving several biopsychosocial aspects. It then summarizes the main factors that can influence pain such as, for example, medication and surgery, emotions, lifestyle, physical activity, the meaning of pain.

Patient

Very good video from Denis Fortier, renowned physiotherapist, presenting information on arthritis and osteoarthritis. The video is complete and also presents their impacts, the link with walking and the importance of staying active. It also offers advice and exercise settings.

Patient

Description on juvenile arthritis with advice for its management in connection with the physical activity that it is suggested to practice despite everything.

Patient

It is a document providing education on persistent pain and its consequences on the lives of people who suffer from it. The paper discusses the vicious circle, prevalence, who to see and some resources. The document offers some tips for improving pain management, including performing regular physical activities, managing fatigue, having healthy habits, practicing relaxation techniques, and promoting good sleep.

Patient

Complete document on what fibromyalgia is as well as several treatment approaches and tips to better manage it, also including a list of resources.

Patient

This website is useful both for patients, caregivers and health professionals who can learn information on persistent pain.