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Pain Management

Pain Management

Pain can affect your ability to heal, fight disease, and live normally. But it can be treated and managed. Learn about acute and chronic pain, palliative care, and progressive therapies to treat pain.

Health Features

  • Pain Pain

    Pain is an unfortunate fact of life. Even though everyone experiences pain, different people experience it differently. Still, everyone needs to reach for relief now and then. This month, we take a look at some of the conditions that make you say “ouch!” and what you can do to relieve the discomfort. More…

  • Ruth’s Story: Managing Migraine Ruth’s Story: Managing Migraine

    Ruth Clausen is an assistant manager from Hamilton, Ontario, who has been coping with migraines for over 30 years. Read Ruth’s story to learn how migraines have affected her life, and how she has worked with her doctor to manage them. More…

  • Sports Injuries Sports Injuries

    With all the health benefits of staying active and physically fit, exercising might be an important part of your day-to-day life. While you might not think of whatever you’re doing as being hazardous, sports injuries often go with the territory. Here are some tips to help make your workouts safer. More…

  • Complementary Medicine Complementary Medicine

    Studies show that up to 70% of Canadians have used some form of alternative or complementary medicine. Read on for more information about complementary medicine, herbal medications, and tips on safety. More…



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