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Acute pain: How to assess in infants and toddlers

Find out how acute pain is identified and assessed, at home and in medical settings, in children not old enough to speak.

Relaxation for pain management

Learn about relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation and hypnosis, that can be used for pain management in children.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Acute pain: How to assess in older children

Discover how to assess acute pain in an older child (age six to 12) at home and in medical settings.

The future of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Acute pain: How to treat and manage in infants and toddlers

​Pain treatment involves a mix of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medication) strategies. Learn more about the 3Ps for acute pain.

Acute pain: How to assess in teens

​Find out how to recognize the signs of acute pain at home and how your teen's pain is assessed in medical settings.

MRI and cancer diagnosis

An MRI scan gives a clear picture of the inside of the body and can help diagnose cancer. Learn about how MRIs are done, what to expect during the scan and when you get your results.

Pain management plan

An overview of the components of a pain management plan for children.

Acute pain: How to assess in young children

Find out how to assess acute pain in your young child (age two to five) at home and in medical settings.

Chronic pain: How to assess in young children

Discover the signs of chronic pain in a young child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

Menstrual suppression

Menstrual suppression uses medications to make periods more manageable. The following decision aid will help you learn about the options available for menstrual suppression and identify the options that may be best for your child or teen.

Physical treatments for pain management

Read about physical treatments for pain management. These treatments are aimed at treating pain and its underlying causes.

Chronic pain: How to assess in older children

​Discover the signs of chronic pain in an older child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

Pain and cancer

Pain can be caused by cancer, procedures, treatments or symptoms of cancer and treatments. Find out how you can manage and how your health-care team can help you.

Cerebral cavernous malformation

Cavernous malformations are a group of abnormal blood vessels that contain pockets filled with slow moving blood. Learn about the signs and symptoms, how they are diagnosed, and the different treatment options.  

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) before epilepsy surgery

Discover how an MRI helps identify the parts of the brain where epilepsy starts.

Behavioural strategies for pain management

Learn about behavioural strategies such as biofeedback and CBT. These strategies can be used for effective pain management for children.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for scoliosis

An MRI may be used to assess spines with scoliosis. Find out more about MRI procedures as well as when and why they are used.

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

This page describes the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in the diagnosis of arthritis.

Exercise and physiotherapy for pain management

Read about exercise and physiotherapy, and how they benefit pain management.

Massage and nerve stimulation for pain management

Learn about the benefits of using massage and TENS for effective pain management.

Consequences of pain

Read about the long-term consequences of pain on a child, the importance of a child's pain management. A discussion of pain myths is included.

Pain management for common childhood pain and injuries

Discusses pain management for common childhood pain and injuries such as ear infections, colic, and injections.

Osteochondral lesion (OCL) or Osteochondritis dissecans (OCD)

Osteochondral lesion (OCL) or Osteochondritis Dissecans (OCD) occurs when cartilage and bone separate from the talus bone causing pain and/or potential instability in the ankle. Initial treatment involves taking weight off the ankle and foot and pain management. Learn more about this condition and how to manage it.