A nerve block sends local anesthetic (freezing) through a small needle to a spot near your nerves. This pamphlet explains why you may need a nerve block, how a nerve block is done, possible side effects, and benefits. This pamphlet is also available in French.
This pamphlet will give you information to help you choose what pain relief options are right for you as you get ready for the birth of your baby.
This pamphlet gives information about a method of pain control called spinal cord stimulation. It explains the 3 steps of spinal cord stimulation, what to expect before and after your surgery, care at home, and signs of infection.
La présente publication décrit ce qu’est le syndrome douloureux régional complexe (SDRC), ses causes, ses signes, ses symptômes et son traitement. This pamphlet is also available in English.
The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is a 5-session group education program that teaches self-management strategies for living with chronic pain. Topics include benefits, who the program is for, goals, what you will learn, how the program will help, where and when it is held, and how to sign up.
Arthritis can cause pain and affect your mobility (movement). This can keep you from doing the things you want to do. This pamphlet gives tips to help better manage your pain and improve your function.
This pamphlet will help you learn how to use a TENS (transcutaneous electric nerve stimulation) unit at home. It explains pain, how a TENS unit works and how to use it, taking care of your skin, taking care of the unit, and safety guidelines.
Your doctor has prescribed systemic therapy (treatment for cancer) which will be given to you by an infusion pump you will be connected to at home. This medication is given through a vein. Your pump has been chosen specifically for your treatment. This pamphlet answers common questions you may have about your infusion pump.