Social networks impact chronic pain

HOW PAIN IS IMPACTED BY OUR SOCIAL CONNECTIONS

When people live with pain, they can become isolated. Isolation can amplify pain in the brain. When people are not socially connected, they tend to do less and focus more on pain.

HOW SOCIAL CONNECTIONS CAN HELP

We can begin to rewire the brain and reduce pain by changing a few habits. Connecting with others helps us be more active, happier, and focused on what matters to us. You can decide what activities make the most sense to you.

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The Social video has four sections:

  1. Identifying social problems
  2. Why social connections are import for pain management
  3. Ideas to improve/develop better social connections
  4. Goal setting

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Social workbook

This handout highlights key points of the video. After you have watched the video, we recommend that you set some personal goals for improving your social connections on page two of this handout. Share these goals with your healthcare team.

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