Are all people referred to the Chronic Pain Centre seen for treatment?
The purpose of having people come to the Centre for assessment is to ensure the most appropriate treatment is recommended. In some instances the individual may be referred to participate in treatment at the Chronic Pain Centre, and in other instances it may be determined that there are other programs available better suited to meet the individual’s needs. What is involved in treatment at the Chronic Pain Centre? Treatment components available at the Chronic Pain Centre include: • education sessions; • discussion/support groups; • safe return to physical activity; and • individual and group sessions with a psychologist, physical therapist, occupational therapist, nurse and/or pharmacist or follow up with one of the Centre’s physicians. The treatment program is designed by the interdisciplinary treatment team, which includes the patient, to meet each individual’s needs in order to reach their treatment goals. Not everyone will require all services available at the Centre. How long is the
