Rothbart Centre

Rothbart Centre for Pain Care

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15 - 20 minutes of heat therapy can reduce back pain and stiffness, and may be helpful prior to exercise. Consult your doctor for advice.

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How To Relieve Your Knee Pain From Running #paindoctorcares https://t.co/gJtGThGsOf

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YouTube star and Rothbart patient Nicole Arbour writes about her chronic pain journey in iPain Living Magazine: https://t.co/OfQOMQlVdS

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Wait times for new patients have decreased; most can be seen within 2-3 weeks, thanks to additional medical staff at the Rothbart Centre.

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After nerve blocks, when you are feeling less pain, be careful not to overdo any physical activity, so that you don't re-injure yourself.

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A migraine sufferer experiences "illness-splaining", or: How to deal with unhelpful comments about your health. https://t.co/OjeKfVtfl6

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You can help a Canadian PhD candidate with her research on chronic pain and physical activity. Details are here: https://t.co/P7F4ihasxD

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Exercising in water is an option when intensity of pain, decreased bone density, or disability limits other forms of exercise.

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The Rothbart Centre will be closed on Dec 26, 27, and Jan 1. We will close early on Dec 28. Have a safe and happy holiday season.

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Colouring helps this chronic pain sufferer to relax and take her mind off her pain. https://t.co/qVcZuiFH9G

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When lifting a heavy object, keep it close to your body to minimize back strain. Bend at the knees and hips, and keep your back straight.

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Whiplash injury can be caused by any impact that causes your head to suddenly move forward or backward. It’s not limited to car accidents.

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Self-compassion is associated with lower levels of mental distress and depression in people with health problems, including chronic pain.

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Can the way we move after an injury lead to #chronicpain? https://t.co/EpLTILwmBY

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Chronic pain can affect anyone. Lady Gaga recently shared her personal struggle on Instagram. https://t.co/pNBtL6kX65

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It’s best not to sleep on your stomach, but if you can’t sleep any other way use a slim pillow or no pillow at all, to protect your neck.

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“Text neck” is neck pain caused by looking down at a phone or tablet for too long. Hold your device at eye level and take breaks to stretch.

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Is your Halloween skeleton anatomically correct? The spine should have 33 vertebrae. Have a happy Halloween! :-)

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An MRI uses a magnetic field to produce detailed images of soft tissue. MRI images are good for diagnosing injuries such as herniated discs.