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Sprains, Strains, and Tendonitis [English] Permalink Public
Sprains and strains happen when muscles or ligaments are stretched or torn. Tendonitis is an inflammation of a tendon. Together, they are called ‘soft tissue’ injuries. (English) Colour
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254281Pain BC Brochures [English] Permalink Public
Pain management resources designed to: let those in pain know they are not alone and that their pain is real, explain the “pain spiral” leading to a pain-centered life and the process for breaking free from pain, introduce people living with pain to Pain BC and our mission, encourage people in pain to become active participants in the self-management of their pain, and offer support and resources. (English)
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https://painbc.ca/health-professionals/brochuresLiving a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain [English] Permalink Public
A six-week workshop that helps people with chronic pain to better manage their symptoms and their daily lives. The workshop provides information and teaches practical skills. It gives people the confidence and motivation they need to manage the challenges of living with chronic pain. NOTE: Brochures can be ordered at no cost by calling our Toll Free Line 1-866-902-3767 or completing the order form at http://www.selfmanagementbc.ca/uploads/University%20of%20Victoria%20Ladner%20Office/OrderFormApril%2026.pdf and fax your request to us 604-940-2099. (English)
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A selective nerve root block, sometimes called a nerve block, is a procedure used to find out the cause of nerve root pain in the low back, leg, neck, or upper back. It is also used to help relieve pain. Provided at the Pain Management Clinic. (English) Colour
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265421Substance Use: Signs of an Opioid Overdose (Small) [English] Permalink Public
Poster illustrating the signs of an opioid overdose and what to do. 2 sizes available. (English) Colour
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265247Chronic Pain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than it normally takes for damaged tissues to heal. Generally, pain is chronic when it continues for more than 3 months after an injury, surgery, or illness. It can also result from another health condition like arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, or HIV. (English) Colour
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265440Ankle Sprains [English] Permalink Public
The instructions in this pamphlet will help you recover after an ankle sprain. (English)
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265443Pain and Ways to Manage It (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public
Pain is an unpleasant feeling or sensation. Pain can come from any part of your body. It can be sharp or dull. Pain can come and go or be constant. You may feel pain in one part of your body or you may feel pain all over, such as when you have the flu. This booklet describes various types of pain, various ways to manage your pain including medications, what to watch for, and when to get help. (English) Colour
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265798Facet Rhizotomy (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
The facet is the joint on the side of each vertebra. A rhizotomy (say rye-zot-oh-mee) is a procedure to cut or sever the nerve root at certain facets. The procedure uses high-frequency radio waves to create a heat that destroys the nerve. We call this radiofrequency ablation (say ah-blay-shun). This pamphlet describes the procedure, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems. (English) Colour
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266240Lumbar Sympathetic Block in Medical Imaging (Lower Mainland) [English] Permalink Public
A brief description of the procedure done in Medical Imaging, who will be performing procedure, how to prepare, what happens during procedure, will it hurt?, how long it will take, risks or complications, what happens afterwards, follow-up instructions and information on who to contact if experiencing problems (English) Colour
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