The Remarkable Benefits of Keeping A Pain Diary for Chronic Pain
If you have chronic pain, you’ve likely been advised to start a pain diary. But, what is a pain diary and why start one? This…
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8 Healthy Ways to Distract Yourself from Pain
Distracting yourself from pain is a valid and effective pain management tool. Focusing on your pain all day and night can be extremely distressing. Indeed,…
How can Guided Imagery Benefit People with Chronic Pain?
Introduction Guided imagery is a meditative practice that can induce relaxation and calm the mind. It is used as a tool to ease stress and…
5 Self-Care Ideas for People with Chronic Pain
Self-care is essential if you live with chronic pain. In general, self-care is an act of self compassion, prioritizing your wellness. However, when you have…
Helpful Cleaning Tips for People with Chronic Pain
If you have chronic pain, you may feel overwhelmed or burdened by cleaning your home. Know that you are not alone. Cleaning is typically hard…
4 Proven Benefits of Stretching for Chronic Pain
Exercise is often recommended for chronic pain patients; but, did you know that stretching is equally as important? This article will explore why a regular…
What causes painful Fibromyalgia flare ups?
What is a Fibromyalgia Flare Up? Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition that affects several systems in the body, and causes widespread pain. It is associated…
What Qualifies as Chronic Pain? The hurt that lasts
If you’ve been in pain for a while, you may be wondering, “at what point is my pain chronic”? In this article, you’ll read about…
How to explain invisible illness to a healthy person
What is an invisible illness? Invisible illness is when you cannot tell that someone has a chronic illness at first glance. As such, invisible illnesses…
6 Great Morning Habits to Manage Your Pain
Mornings can be rough for folks with chronic pain. However, a solid morning routine, centered around managing your chronic pain, can help set you up…
Our Community Values – 4 Important Guiding Principles
At the I-Engage Community, we use four main community values to guide what we do and how we communicate. They are: Kindness, Empowerment, Well-Being, and…
How To Benefit from Online Health Communities
Online health communities are popular for several reasons, but how can they benefit you? Recently, research has explored how online communities, centered around common health…
Setting Goals for Managing Chronic Pain
Goals provide purpose and drive in our lives. Can you think of a goal you once had and how it felt to achieve that goal?…
I-Engage Community Guidelines: Welcome!
Welcome to the I-Engage Community! Below are our community guidelines, created to ensure that the community is thriving. We want everyone to be safe and…