What is self-management?

Pain can become the central focus of your life. It can feel like it is taking control of you and can affect almost every aspect of life. Self-management of persistent pain can take many forms. It is about stepping away from the focus on being comfortable, and from relief of the pain itself, and developing a focus on doing things that reduce the negative effects of having pain in your life.

For most people, self-management does not come easily or naturally. It takes time and practice, but it can be at least as effective as medication in improving quality of life with persistent pain. For more information, please see the Live Well with Pain website. At the bottom of the website you will find a variety of useful links, including resources on the key self-management skills that people with pain find most valuable Go here to visit the Live Well With Pain website.

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