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Safe Disposal of Used Pain Patches at Home [English] Permalink Public

After use, pain patches still contain medicine (fentanyl) that can harm others. Learn how to safely remove and dispose of your pain patch at home to prevent harm to others. (English) Colour

Exercises for Chronic Widespread Pain (Fraser Health) [English] Permalink Public

If you have chronic pain and stay active, you may have less pain, you may have found it difficult to increase your activity in the past, we want to help you get started. (English) Colour

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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Pain 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/brochures

Living 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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Selective Nerve Root Block in the Pain Clinic (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

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

Constipation Caused by Pain Medicine (Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre) [English] Permalink Public

Some pain medicines can cause mild to severe constipation in some people. Making some diet changes might help. Provided at the Pain Management Clinic. (English) Colour

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Substance 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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Chronic 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

Ankle Sprains [English] Permalink Public

The instructions in this pamphlet will help you recover after an ankle sprain. (English)

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https://vch.eduhealth.ca/en/viewer?file=%2fmedia%2...

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