Often chronic pain and injury is misunderstood by family and friends, because it is not outwardly evident. In those instances, a support group can help sift through the various emotional and informational components of the problem.
Repitive Strain Injury (RSI) Support Groups
- The FAQ Typing Injury website lists support groups for people experiencing computer related injury.
- If you enter the search term �support group RSI� and your city�s name, you are likely to pinpoint support groups in your local area.
Chronic Pain Support Groups
- The WebMD offers a list of chronic pain support groups.
- A very extensive website whose mission it is to support people suffering with chronic pain is the Our Chronic Pain Mission Website. Their goal is that when you leave their website, you know you are not alone. There is a lot of qualified information and links to resources on this site.
- The Chronic Pain Support Group
- American Chronic Pain Association
Other Resources for Chronic Pain and Chronic Pain Support Groups
- CNN published an article delineating the features and functions of a support group for persons in chronic pain.
- Because chronic pain is so tricky to diagnose and manage, finding a physician who knows what she or he is doing can be very helpful. The American Board of Pain Medicine certifies physicians who specialize in pain management. So far, approximately 2000 US doctors have taken the exam and become certified. Locate a pain physician.
