Links to further information:
http://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/health-topics/pain/
Pain
Pain can be acute (onset within hours or days) or chronic - lasting weeks, months or years.
If you have acute pain, go and see your doctor or nurse for diagnosis (what is causing the pain), treatment and advice.
For people with chronic pain, whether it is from arthritis, past injuries, illness or ongoing health conditions, there is often no cure. However, you are not alone and there are many tips and things you can do that really help!
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| Visit the website at www.paintoolkit.org or click on image above |
This booklet and accompanying website have been written by people living with chronic pain and they understand what it's like to feel tired, exhausted and depressed by ongoing pain and disability.
Read through the booklet and website and then talk with your healthcare team about what else you can do to manage your pain so it no longer manages you!
 | Attend a self management programme | Health Navigator NZ | |
 | Pain management - pacing and goal setting | Health Talk online | |
| Pain management - coping with flare ups | Health Talk online | ||
| Pain management - relaxation and distraction | Health Talk online | |
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