Blog Posts: Pain management

Migraine management involves more than treating pain when it happens. Learn about medication safety, preventing rebound headaches, and the daily habits that may help reduce how often migraine occurs and improve quality of life.

Migraine is not just a “bad headache”. It is a complex neurological disorder that can be disabling and affect many aspects of daily life. With 1 in 7 Canadians experiencing this chronic condition, if it doesn’t affect you directly, it likely affects someone you know. Learn what migraine is, how it’s diagnosed, how it can change with age, and when to seek urgent care.

Discover how physical activity can help reduce joint pain and improve mobility—without putting extra stress on your body.

Opioids are potent drugs used to manage pain, but they come with significant risks, especially for older adults. Learn about the potential dangers, including side effects and the risk of opioid use disorder with a 3-minute video featuring Dr. James MacKillop. Then read on to explore effective non-medication treatments to manage chronic pain.

Chronic pain is a complex and often misunderstood condition affecting nearly 8 million people in Canada. In this webinar recording, chronic pain expert Dr. Norman Buckley explores its causes, impacts, and management strategies and debunks misinformation about bogus remedies.

Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful condition that can be triggered by an injury or surgery and can be associated with certain conditions such as diabetes, thyroid problems, and Parkinson disease. In this video, Dr. Raj Carmona discusses what causes frozen shoulder, the three distinct phases, and the range of treatment options, including the evidence for the use of steroid injections. Meet Glenda and find out what advice Dr. Carmona has for her.

Is medical cannabis effective for the treatment of chronic pain? Dr. Anthony Levinson and Dr. Jason Busse discuss how cannabis works to relieve pain, what the research says about its effectiveness and potential side effects, and what benefits there may be compared to opioids for chronic pain relief.