One in five British Columbians live with chronic pain.
What is Chronic Pain?
- Chronic Pain is defined as pain that lasts longer than three months.
- It often continues for years.
- Causes include conditions such as arthritis, fibromyalgia or migraines.
- It is also recognized as a condition in its own right.
Accessing Resources
- Specialized chronic pain support can be difficult to access for Mission residents. Many people are turning online for help.
- Many patients with chronic pain in the East Fraser region are referred to the Chronic Pain Clinic at the Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre in Surrey, which offers assessment, care and education for managing pain.
- Long waitlists and travel times can make the clinic difficult to access.
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Virtual Supports –
If you or someone you love is experiencing chronic pain, remember that help is available. You are not alone.
- Self-Management BC
- Free telephone-based, virtual workshops and programs teaching self-manage skills.
- Pain BC
- Registered charity supporting people with pain
- Provides virtual support through free programs
- Pain Support Line
- provides a safe and confidential space to talk about pain and its impacts, information on community resources and emotional support.
- Pain Support and Wellness Groups
- Coaching for Health
- One-on-one telephone coaching program that helps manage pain, regain function and improve well-being.
- Needs a referral from a licensed medical professional.
- LivePlanBe and LivePlanBe+
- Online programs to help manage pain and improve well-being.
- LivePlanBe is home to a library of evidence-based resources.
- LivePlanBe+ provides an interactive learning experience.
Thanks to PainBC and Mission Division of Family Practice for supplying the information for this article.
