Pain Support Program

Team-based services for those living with persistent pain to reduce and live better with their pain. May include self-management education, physiotherapy, medication review, and counselling.

If you are struggling with pain and are unable to engage in life as you have before, the NFHT Pain Support Program might be for you. Our approach explores the interaction between pain and the body, mind and relationships and how they can all contribute to a person’s overall quality of life.

Anyone wanting to learn more about pain and make lifestyle changes to live their best life.

Watch this short video to see if this program is a good fit for you.

Our team of a Physiotherapist, Pharmacist and Social Worker will meet with you for an hour at an initial appointment to listen to your story about your experience with pain.

They will work with you to create a plan on how to move forward. The goal of the progam is to fill a toolbox that you can reach into to find the appropriate supports and strategies that will help you live better and take pain out of the driver’s seat to put you back in control.

In addition, there is an education and support group.

This video introduces you to the team and explains the program.

  • Better understand pain and all the factors that contribute to it
  • Learn how to live your life to the fullest even though pain may still be present
  • Opportunity to explore specific goals related to function

  • Physiotherapist Theo Barker
  • Counsellor Ester Odermatt
  • Pharmacist Karen Peters
  • Other health professionals as required

Self-referral: Call the NFHT Office 289-252-2139 or email info@nfht.ca and book a Pain Support Program Orientation at your convenience.

FREE PUBLIC EDUCATION ABOUT PAIN: Power Over Pain Portal – click here.

We will review the topics outlined here to guide your conversations with your health  care providers as you work together on the best treatment plan for you:

  • Telling your chronic pain story • Setting goals • Staying active • Your well-being • Medications

For the Patient Guide on chronic pain, please click here. 

Our pain support program can offer advice on these following topics:

  • Why is Pain such a Pain?
  • Pain Relief Through Movement – Mindful Movement
  • Understanding the link between Sleep and Pain
  • Pain and Your Plate
  • Modern Chiropractic Approaches to Pain – it’s not just cracking anymore
  • what is pain
  • what increases the risk of pain persisting
  • how to best manage pain

Pain Canada has developed a website called Live Plan Be+  – this is a public resource with a lot of resources to help you manage your pain and live your best life. https://liveplanbeplus.ca/

PATIENT RESOURCES

Power Over Pain Portal – click here. Learning about and coping with your pain can be challenging. Pain is real, you are not alone. You may use this portal to track your progress over time and access pain education courses.

Video click here: Understanding Pain in less that 5 minutes and what to do about it.