pain busters workshop presented by the arthritis society manitoba/nunavut division
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Our MissionTo provide leadership and funding for research, advocacy and solutions to improve the quality of life for Canadians affected by arthritisVISION: Living well while creating a future without arthritis
ARTHRITIS FACTS
• The Arthritis Society is a non profit organization with 66 years of service to Manitoba
• We are not funded by government
• We are supported by the generosity of donors from Manitoba and the United Way
National Arthritis Facts1 in 6 Canadians are living with arthritis
1 in 8 have osteoarthritis
60% are under 65 years of age
100,000 Canadians each year are diagnosed with arthritis
There are over ? different types of arthritis?
National Facts
• 4.6 million people diagnosed with arthritis• 3 million with osteoarthritis• 1.6 million with inflammatory condition
many people have more than one form of arthritis
Provincial Arthritis Facts – Manitoba
250,000 people live with arthritis everyday in Manitoba
Arthritis is the most common cause of long-term disability
Future of Arthritis
• Our next generation will be facing:• 1in 4 with arthritis• Osteoarthritis diagnosed every 60 seconds• Rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed every 11
hours• increase in Rheumatoid arthritis will be
increased by 63%• Over 10 million with arthritis
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Why should I control my arthritis?
Controlling your arthritis will help you to:
• reduce or eliminate pain
• continue to participate in daily activities
• prevent the disease from progressing
• reduce or prevent disability
• Maximize long term quality of life
INTRODUCTION
• The Arthritis Society would like to provide you with information to make your own choices in managing your pain.
• Many people feel that there is nothing they can do about their pain.
• We will share ways to minimize, not eliminate your chronic pain.
What is Pain?
• Pain starts in different parts of your body but lives in your head.
• Acute Pain – injury or surgery
• Chronic Pain – over 3 months
Chronic Pain-Can be intermittent or persistent (12+ hrs./day) -Most common causes: arthritis, fibromyalgia and low
back pain
-Neuropathic pain: disease or injury to the nervous system itself
Mayo Clinic says chronic pain may be caused by a process called sensitization.
Pain Management(physical)
• Heat:• Hot Packs• Warm baths or showers• Electric blanket or heating pad• Hot water bottle• Cold:• Gel packs• Frozen popping corn kernels
Pain Management (physical)
Cautions to observe:• Check if feeling is normal. Can you feel hot
and cold?• Skin in good condition?Do not apply heat over medication patches, as it
can cause rapid absorption and side effects.Do not use hot or cold over any form of heat
producing cream or ointment.
Pain Management(physical)
• Consider posture and positioning• Supportive chairs
• Physical options:• Massage Therapists• Licensed acupuncturist
Pain management
• Distraction:• Lemon• Stairs
• Long time distraction:• Gardening, music, movie, book• Learning to relax muscles- Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Symptoms of Depression
• loss of interest in friends or activities
• isolation or withdrawal
• difficulty or changes in sleep patterns
Symptoms of Depression
• loss of interest in personal care or appearance
• increased or decreased appetite
Symptoms of Depression
• feeling tired or fatigued• low self-image, loss of
self-esteem• frequent arguments or
loss of temper• feeling confused, lack of
concentration
Dealing with Depression
• Importance of contact with others• Planning ahead for a special event• Getting out of the house everyday• Doing something nice for yourself• Doing something nice for others• Movement like walking or stretching• ENJOYING LIFE SHOULD BE A PRIORITY
Causes of Fatigue
• Active disease• Lack of physical fitness• Depression• Poor nutrition• Medications• Stress• Poor sleep
Fatigue Management
• alternate heavy and light work
• sit to work, if possible• communicate about
your fatigue with others
Fatigue Management
• use your joints wisely
– there are many assistive aids
• be organized, plan ahead
• Ask for help
Fatigue Management
• Healthy eating
• Exercise and physical activity
• Managing fatigue helps break the pain cycle
• It rejuvenates both the mind and body
Benefits of Exercise & Physical Activity
• Increases strength, mobility & balance• Decreases pain and disability• Increases blood circulation & joint nutrition• Decreases body fat• Decreases stress• Improves bowel & bladder function• Improves sleep patterns• Improves heart & lung efficiency
Programs and Services
• We offer a self management program: Ease the Pain: Take charge of Arthritis
• Presentations on the different types of arthritis.
• Arthritis friendly exercise programs:• Tai Chi for people with arthritis, PACE, Land • Arthritis aquatics and Ai Chi - Water
Podiatrist
Dietitian
Psychologist
Colleagues
Physiotherapist
Nurse
Rheumatologist
Family Physician
Pharmacist
Occupational Therapist
The Arthritis Society
SocialWorker
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CommunityResources
Family &Friends
PAIN MANAGEMENT TEAM
NursePractitioner
Spiritual Leader
RegisteredMassage Therapist
•National website: www.arthritis.ca
•Phone: (in Winnipeg) 204 942-4892
•Fax 204 942-4894 Toll free: 1-800-321-1433
•Address: 105-386 Broadway,
Winnipeg, R3C 3R6
•E-mail: [email protected]
Contact Us:
Thank you for attending this program. We’d like to take this opportunity to ask that you please take a few minutes to share your feedback with us.
You can provide your feedback online at
www.arthritis.ca/yoursay