Evidence Based Resources for Aches and Pains
This resource page includes general information on back pain, concussions and stretches because people deserve credible information about injuries so they can make informed choice.
Pain Management, Rehabilitation, and Physical Activity
Books
• The Brain That Changes Itself - Norman Doidge
• Science of Running: Analyse your Technique, Prevent Injury, Revolutionize your Training - Chris Napier
• Understanding Pain - Fernando Cervero
• Opioid-Free Pain Relief Kit - Beth Darnall
• Undo It! How Simple Lifestyle Changes Can Reverse Most Chronic Diseases - Dean Ornish
• Migraine Brains and Bodies - C.M. Shifflett
• Migraines: more than a headache - Elizabeth Leroux
Online Resources
• Pain U Online - Modules from the University of Toronto to help you manage pain.
TED Talks
• The mystery of chronic pain - Elliot Krane
• How does your brain respond to pain? - Karen D. Davis
• Why Things Hurt - Lorimer Moseley
• The brain-changing benefits of exercise - Wendy Suzuki
• How to make stress your friend - Kelly McGonigal
Video Resources
• Low Back Pain - DocMikeEvans
• Understanding Pain - Kidshealth New Zealand
• The Single Most Important Thing You Can Do For Your Stress - DocMikeEvans
Concussion
Downloadable PDF Files
• Concussion FAQ
Recommended Links
• Parachute
• Canadian Guideline on Concussion in Sport
• Living Guideline for diagnosing and managing pediatric concussions (Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation)
TED Talks
• What happens when you have a concussion? - Clifford Robbins
Books
• The Ghost In My Brain - Clark Elliott
• Concussions and Our Kids - Robert Cantu
Articles
• How to avoid, recognize and treat concussion in sports - Kathryn Schneider
• What is traumatic brain injury? - Travis Wearne