CALL US PATIENT PORTAL ABOUT US OUR TEAM SERVICES PATIENT INFO NEWS TESTIMONIALS BOSTON HEADACHE INSTITUTE BOSTON SLEEPCARE CONTACT Patient Education Boston PainCare Contents Patient Info Patient Education Patient education is an important responsibility for any disease, but it’s especially helpful for pain management. When you know what your body is going through, you can better focus on the things that can improve your quality of life. Because knowledge is a powerful means of support, we want you and your family to be armed with the most relevant information on wellness, coping, and pain management. On your first visit to Boston PainCare, our highly trained professionals will perform a comprehensive assessment. You’ll meet with our physical performance medicine specialist who will use high-tech measurement tools to test your level of strength and range of motion. With this kind of technology, we’ll be able to track your progress as you undergo therapies. And you’ll be able to put hard numbers to your pain levels and functionality improvements—something you’ll rarely find at other pain management programs. We understand that living with chronic pain can be a daily challenge. The last thing you need is frustration with your care providers about scheduling or communication. From the moment you step into our office or hear our voice over the telephone, we will do our best to help you with your needs and requests. Feel free to let us know how we can make your experience better. That’s what we’re here for. Need to Relax? Stress, worries, negative thoughts can make your chronic pain worse! Negative thoughts, stress, worry, and muscle tension contribute to the severity of chronic pain. Relaxation and stress management techniques can help individuals gain more control over their body and thoughts as well as improve coping with pain. Examples of relaxation and stress management include deep breathing exercises, progressive muscle relaxation, and guided imagery. Below are some online resources to help you relax: Great Reads on Living with Chronic Pain - a list of books recommended by our behavioral health specialists to help learn to cope with chronic pain. Books offer solutions using a variety of strategies from mindfulness to time management and behavior modification therapies Patient Apps - Download a list of apps for your smartphone (both Apple and Android) to help you to achieve your goals whether they be meditation, weight loss, or fitness. Traveling with Chronic Pain Click here to download a pdf of the tips we shared on July’s Front Lobby video about Traveling with Chronic Pain. Mindfulness Resources Palouse Mindfulness - This online Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) training course is 100% free, created by a fully certified MBSR instructor, and is modeled on the program founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. UCLA Mindful Awareness Research Center - Free Guided Meditations Other Mindfulness Resources - Click here for a one-stop shopping list of apps, websites, and books that will help you on your mindfulness journey. Music Handout | Help Us Create Patient Playlists! - Learn about the healing power of music and help us help you create customized playlists for our Spotify account. Spotify Playlists - Whether you want to cool down after a FAST Track Workshop or relax at the end of the day, we’ve got a playlist for you! Rate Your Pain with Our Pain Scale - View Pain Scale Privacy Policy Terms & Conditions Accessibility Notice Contact Us Boston PainCare, Waltham, MA Phone (appointments): 781-277-0128 | Phone (general inquiries): 781-647-7246 Address: 85 1st Avenue, Waltham, MA 02451 Boston PainCare, Natick, MA Phone (appointments): 781-277-0176 | Phone (general inquiries): 781-895-7980 Address: 6 Union Street, Natick, MA 01760 Boston PainCare, Concord, MA Phone (appointments): 781-277-0418 | Phone (general inquiries): 781-996-6700 Address: 200 Baker Avenue, Suite 101, Lower Level, Concord, MA 01742 4.92/5 (108 reviews)