Painless Medicine and Therapeutics

04/12/2022

The flowers are blooming, and so can you!

This prompt is asking you to reflect on how you see yourself. We can be our own worst critics, and we can also get in the way of our personal growth. Know that it’s in our nature to change. It’s up to you what that will look like!

Prompt:
Write three adjectives that describe your favourite qualities in yourself.
Write three adjectives that describe qualities you’d like to change in yourself.
Write three adjectives that describe qualities you’d like to embody.

There are no rules! Consider this a check in and a reminder that you are in control. Maybe give some examples or do some free writing for each of the qualities. For qualities that you’d like to change, don’t get bogged down in the negatives. Instad, consider the ways you’re already working on change, or the areas of your life where that quality isn’t as present. What might further improvement look like? Check back with these 9 qualities in a month and see what changed and what stayed the same.

Share in the comments: what’s one of your favourite personal qualities, or what’s a quality that you’d like to embody?

03/28/2022

It’s the start of something new.

We want you to have the best experience possible. To help you prepare for your consultation with a new doctor, we’ve prepared a set of tips and expectations. Let's set you up for success on your pain management journey. Come in with an open mind. Know what it is that you want to communicate to the doctor. You and the doctor will be working together to set your treatment plan in order to achieve your recovery goals. We look forward to meeting you!

What are your questions about starting with a new doctor?

03/23/2022

Keep reading, because it might not be what you’re thinking.

Do you want to try hypnotherapy?

03/21/2022

Life is funny like that.

Whatever your goals are, in pain management or in life, just keep trying. Work away at it one small bit at a time. What starts as overwhelming and seemingly impossible becomes manageable becomes accomplished. Don’t give up, and let success surprise you.

03/18/2022

RTMS is the newest pain control option we offer. Let’s get to know it!

Consider this post a brief “meet-and-greet” for rTMS. If any of this has piqued your interest, we invite you to ask us about rTMS at your next visit. We find it a fascinating treatment option because it's low-risk and has a wide range of applications. RTMS has been studied as a treatment for various chronic pain conditions, depression, anxiety, concussion, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, OCD, tinnitus, parosmia, and more.

Are you curious about this treatment? What would you like to know about rTMS?

03/16/2022

Go Painless.

Our philosophy is to make the patient's experience as painless as possible. Finding a therapeutic plan that minimizes symptoms is how we assist patients in reaching lifestyle goals and improving quality of life. We focus on collaboration, working closely with patients so that they have control over their medication and developing treatment plans that align with our clinic’s values. Emphasis on these principles, along
with multi-modal therapy, provides patients with unique healing opportunities.

Haven’t visited us yet? What’s stopping you from Going Painless?

03/14/2022

Let’s debunk some myths, shall we?

There’s a lot of misinformation out there, so we’re setting the record straight on some of the myths we’ve been seeing about chronic pain. When it comes to medical information a great rule of thumb is: if you’re not sure what’s true, ask your doctor. Not only can they tell you if it’s fact or fiction, they can also help you understand why. Since you’re the master of your pain management, more (accurate) information is always helpful!

What are some myths you’ve heard?

03/11/2022

Your brain is an organ just like any other.

If you were frequently getting nauseous, you might adjust your diet. Approach your mental health in a similar way. Are you feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? Agitated? Apathetic? Take cues from your emotional or mental state: there’s likely something that needs to change. Your psychological well-being also plays a big role in pain perception. Go easy on and be generous with yourself. Support is always there for you if you need it.

What does your mind need today?

03/09/2022

We’ve compiled the list so you don’t have to.

It can be hard to find the right words when you’re in pain. Perhaps when the flare-up has passed you can’t remember the details outside of it hurting. It’s a good practice to keep track of the qualities of your pain as well as the severity or frequency. Save this post, or jot down the list somewhere handy, and pick out the words that fit best whenever you need to. Use this for journaling your pain and for communicating with your doctor. You may also find this list useful if you meditate as a method of management, particularly during a “body scan.”

Did we leave off any important adjectives?

03/07/2022

Extra extra, read all about it!

If we can let you in on a secret, we’ve been doing newsletters for our staff and other clinics for a while now. It’s high time we have a newsletter for our patients and anyone else out there who wants to stay in the loop. Join our mailing list for all that’s new and need-to-know about our clinic or pain management. Please send us suggestions and questions any time! It’s important that we’re bringing you topics that are important or interesting to you. So, let’s keep in touch?

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03/04/2022

Pain behaves differently under different conditions.

Spring is close, but we’re not out of the woods just yet for cold or snowy weather. We’ve put together some very simple pieces of advice that can help reduce the effect of winter on chronic pain. Try out what we’ve suggested, if you haven’t already, and see if it makes a difference. Pain is complicated, but luckily battling the effects of winter is pretty straight-forward. So cozy up and look forward to the longer, warmer days that are coming very soon.

What winter adjustments did you make to help with your pain?

03/02/2022

Getting enough, quality sleep is a crucial element in pain management.

Modern life seems to oppose our natural circadian rhythms with too much light in the evening and not enough in the daytimes. This can confuse our internal, hormonal clocks and prevent us from getting the sleep required to keep us at our healthiest.

In this video, Dr. Matthew Walker further explains this issue. He also provides us with simple solutions: expose yourself to around 40 minutes of sunlight in the morning, and dim your interior lighting a few hours before bedtime.

If you have issues falling asleep or staying asleep, watch this video and consider what small changes you can make to your daily "light exposure" to improve your circadian rhythm.

What steps are you taking to better your sleep habits?

Our modern lifestyle – characterized by low light exposure during the day and high light exposure during the evening and nighttime hours – has dramatic effec...