pain - Spinal Cord Injury BC

Ask the Spin Doctor: Toe Spasticity

Curled toes? Spastic feet after spinal cord injury? OT Rachel Abel shares what’s behind it and the range of options that may help, including stretching, medications, Botox, neurotomy and toe spacers.

Reconstruction Zone

What can you expect as you recover from shoulder reconstruction surgery? We asked two SCI BC peers to share their experiences.

Tackling Pain Together

Reflections from Kara Stanley and Simon Paradis on a year dedicated to tackling pain and their new book The Pain Project.

Clearing the Haze

From research to real-life stories from peers, we’re hashing out the latest on cannabis to help you navigate the world of weed with confidence.

All Gain and No Pain?

Scientists at Australia’s University of Sydney have been awarded $1.7 million to find out if cannabis can effectively treat chronic pain in people with SCI.

A Research-Ready Resolution for Pain?

Setting a physical activity New Year’s Resolution informed by research might lead to more than just better health, it might also reduce your pain.

Nothing but the Truth..Except Trust

How do we know what the truth is? The short answer is you need to turn to those you can trust.

Weed 101: An SCI User’s Intro to Cannabis and Legalization

Studies suggest that cannabis can provide a range of health benefits for people with disabilities. As the October 17 legalization date approaches, we offer you this pot primer.

Nutrition. Fitness. Connection. Mindfulness… And what it all means when it comes to SCI.

Ahead of our 2016 SCI Health Forum, we asked participants to answer a few key questions about mental wellbeing and SCI. Here’s what you said—and what you need to know.