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The Pain Waves podcast by Pain BC is where you can hear leading chronic pain experts and people living with pain discuss the latest pain management research, tools, stories, and trends. Pain...
Chronic pain is a challenging condition to live with on its own – unfortunately, many people living with pain also face mental health challe...
Not long ago, researchers would only involve people with lived experience in their work as research participants. Nowadays, patient engageme...
Living with chronic pain can be an overwhelming experience. While no two bodies are the same, self-management is an invaluable tool many peo...
Our understanding of opioids has changed dramatically in the past decade. The pendulum swing of policy guidelines and best practice has left...
What does the future of pain care look like in Canada? This National Pain Awareness Week, we’re joined by Natasha Trehan of Take a Pain Chec...
Eight million people in Canada live with pain, an experience that can be isolating. One of the goals of the brand new Putting the Pieces Tog...
As many as twenty percent of British Columbians live with pain from a condition known as IBS – irritable bowel syndrome. While heavily stigm...
Providing appropriate care for chronic pain, mental health and substance use can be challenging to health care providers. That’s where progr...
On January 1st of 2022, the World Health Organization unveiled their new classification standards for diseases. For the first time ever, the...
From cold weather to social stress, winter and the holidays often present challenges for people living with pain. Are there tips and tricks...
Research into chronic pain is, relatively speaking, quite young – there’s a lot science still doesn’t understand. Could there be a connectio...
An important part of pain research is patient partnership, where researchers work with people with lived experience to understand their pers...
Studies have shown that men in the Western world are less likely to seek help for medical conditions, leading to poorer health and higher mo...
Children can form memories of pain from as early as birth and, once formed, these memories can play a powerful role in shaping future pain a...
The Canadian Pain Task Force (CPTF) is an external advisory body that has been helping the Government of Canada better understand and addres...
Musculoskeletal injuries – from car accidents, workplace injuries, sports injuries, and more – are a leading cause of chronic pain, with an...
It’s well known that practicing yoga can provide many benefits to both the body and mind, but did you know research suggests that yoga thera...
Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) are thirteen subtypes of rare connective tissue disorders characterized by numerous debilitating symptoms, inc...
Canadian Armed Forces members devote their lives to serving their country, often at great costs to their personal health and well-being. Res...
Research shows that Black people are disproportionately impacted by pain and less likely to receive appropriate care when compared to white...
The Canadian Pain Task Force is an external advisory body that has been helping the Government of Canada better understand and address the n...
While the link between chronic pain and the BC overdose crisis may not be widely understood, unmanaged pain can be a significant driver of s...
Many people living with pain find peer support programs help them to feel heard and understood, and reduce their feelings of isolation and h...
Orofacial pain – pain that occurs in the mouth, jaw, face, or head – impacts approximately 22-26% of the population but is not always well u...
People who live with chronic pain commonly report experiencing issues with sleep and, conversely, poor sleep can make it more difficult to m...
The current public health emergency has created a challenging situation for most people, but it is especially difficult for people who alrea...
When dealing with an unfamiliar or stressful situation like the current coronavirus pandemic, it's not uncommon to think of the worst possib...
Canada is known as a world leader in children’s pain research, yet it often takes a long time for emerging evidence to make its way into sta...
In this special episode of the Pain Waves podcast, we share a recent episode from the Pain Talk podcast. Hosted by Dr. Maureen Allen, a pall...
When chronic pain is complicated by factors such as poverty, poor mental health, substance use or trauma, it can further limit a person’s ab...
With chronic pain impacting the lives of 1 in 5 Canadians, National Pain Awareness Week provides a critical opportunity to raise awareness,...
While it’s becoming known that 1 in 5 British Columbians lives with chronic pain, it may come as more of a surprise that persistent pain is...
People living with pain often experience many barriers to care, including long waitlists and long travel distances to see a health care prov...
Living with chronic pain can be overwhelming and isolating, but sharing your story with others has the power to influence a new understandin...
Living with chronic pain can be overwhelming, but it can help to have someone to talk to who understands what it's like and can support you...
ICBC recently announced major changes to their accident benefits coverage as of April 1, 2019. Since car accidents can be a significant driv...
On today’s episode of the Pain Waves podcast, we’re joined by Neil Pearson, a renowned physiotherapist, clinical assistant professor and yog...
Sex and intimacy can both be impacted by chronic pain, but they aren't topics that are always easily discussed with health care providers. I...
A new year can often be seen as a source for inspiration, whether it be a change in personal habits, setting new goals or refocusing our att...
Music can be therapeutic in many situations, but recent research suggests it may be especially beneficial for people living with chronic pai...
With recreational cannabis now legalized in Canada, it’s likely that more people in pain will consider it for pain relief. In this episode,...
Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), is characterized by many debilitating symptoms which include c...
Harmful self-criticism impacts the lives of many people in pain, which in turn can affect their ability to enjoy life's positive moments and...
Chronic pain can make it more difficult to accomplish daily tasks, ranging anywhere from getting dressed to maintaining a full-time job. As...
Physiotherapy and acupuncture are commonly recommended for those living with chronic pain, however these therapies can often be costly and a...
Neuropathic pain can be debilitating for many individuals living with a spinal cord injury. In this episode, we talk with two guests about h...
Martin Willemse is a lawyer whose practice focuses on denied long-term disability claims and critical illness denials. He often represents c...
The holidays can be an especially difficult time for people living with chronic pain. During this virtual fireside chat, our guests highligh...
Chronic pain hurts everyone, including the family caregivers who provide support to people in pain. Pain Waves talks to Wendy Johnstone from...
Mihael Mamychshvili is a Registered Master Shiatsu Therapist and owner of Angel Hands Integrative clinic. He discusses the health benefits o...