What's right for you?

Summary of what we'll cover here:

In this section we explore the following areas:

self management
supported self management
what's pain assessment?
types of pain medicines
the right treatments for my pain
addiction and dependency

Self management

What is self management?

Self Management is having the knowledge, skills and confidence to control the impact of a long-term condition such as chronic pain. Years of research, evidence and real-time experience tell us it can be very effective. If your healthcare professional mentions self management, it is important not to dismiss this as a "fob off"- it’s anything but. Self management is key to coping with chonic pain and could open the door to a whole new way of thinking and positively impact your life. If surgery is not an option and medicines are not the cure, then nothing changes. Start improving your quality of life now. You will see that even small changes can make a big difference.

Self management with support, will lead to better outcomes than you can hope to expect from medicines alone. By knowing exactly what medicines can and can't cure and understanding dependency issues that can occur, even with prescription medications, you will be in a better place to discover and focus on what works for you.

Explore these areas below.