Rest is an action
Rest is an action When you have chronic pain, how you apply rest is a hugely important part of your treatment plan. Restcan be a protective, restorative or even proactive action. Rest does not equal collapse,...
Find your purpose
https://youtu.be/y_bYjLYXJo0 In the world of rehabilitation, we often focus on the "what" – the exercises and treatments that help us recover physically. But there's so much more to healing than that. The purpose and meaning of...
Why we give: Drs. Najam Mian and Kshitij Chawla
Drs. Najam Mian and Kshitij Chawla are physiatrists and pain medicine specialists who, in addition to co-founding the Canadian Pain & Regenerative Institute, dedicate their time to supporting Pain BC’s mission. Najam is the Clinical Hub...
What is a Physiatrist?
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) physicians, also known as physiatrists, treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, and tendons.
The Lancet: New study shows low back pain is the leading cause of disability around the world
By 2050, a 36.4% rise in low back pain cases is projected, with the highest increases in Asia and Africa. In 2020, 619 million people suffered from lower back pain globally. By 2050, 843 million...