Pain is a sensation that causes discomfort and is inherently subjective. This means that only you can truly experience and describe your pain. You are the only one who knows exactly where it is located, what it feels like, and whether the treatment is effective.
The resources on pain below may help you explain your pain experiences with your physician, psychologist, and other healthcare providers so, together, you can find reduction of pain.
| Amputee Coalition – Pain management | Varied resources available from the Amputee Coalition |
| Promoting Amputee Life Skills (PALS) | Find videos and pain management resources on the PALS online program |
| Tame the Beast |
Tame the Beast was created in collaboration between: a pain researcher Prof. Lorimer Moseley, a pain physiotherapist Dave Moen and a professional communicator Sam Chisholm. It is a freely available education tool that aims to inspire research-based action in the treatment of chronic pain. |
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| Oregon Pain Guidance – Pain Education Toolkit
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This toolkit provides pain management education for patients about how they can improve their health and better manage their pain. |
| Exercises for armpits | For pain associated with wearing a harness for people who use upper limb prostheses. These exercises stretch the muscles in the armpits, which may reduce arm and shoulder pain. |