Understanding pain video
Caption and credit
A video that explains pain and what can be done about it, in less than 10 minutes.
Source: German Paediatric Pain Centre and Children's and Adolescent's Hospital.
Relaxation and pain management apps
These Apple iOS (for iPad and iPhone) and Android apps might be useful. But be aware, that none of these apps have been proven in scientific evaluation for the treatment of pain. Please seek medical advice before doing exercise programmes or stretches.
Apps for brain and body
Relaxation apps
- Bellybio (Apple iOS)
- Simply being (Apple iOS and Android)
- Breathe2relax (Apple iOS)
- Paced breathing (Android)
- Breathe, think, do with Sesame (Apple iOS and Android)
- Headspace (Apple iOS and Android)
Pain management apps
- The healing buddies comfort kit (Apple iOS)
Physiotherapy apps
- Superstretch (Apple iOS)
- Recognise (for complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) (Apple iOS and Android)
Mindfulness apps
Thinking
- Positive penguins (Apple iOS)
Books about pain management
Be the boss of your pain: Self-care for kids
By Timothy Culbert M.D., Rebecca Kajander C.P.N.P. M.P.H. (2007).
Be the boss of your stress
By Timothy Culbert M.D., Rebecca Kajander C.P.N.P. M.P.H. (2007).
Conquering your child's chronic pain: A pediatrician's guide for reclaiming a normal childhood
By Lonnie K., M.D. Zeltzer, Christina Blackett Schlank (2005).
Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) explained: For teenagers, by teenagers
By G R. Lauder Roslyn Massey (2010).
Healing headaches: A New Zealand guide: Managing migraines and tension headaches
By Jim Bartley (2007).
