WebMD Pain Coach

WebMD Pain Coach is a comprehensive mobile application designed to offer individuals dealing with chronic pain a multifaceted tool to understand and manage their condition. The app not only provides personalized daily health and wellness advice but also allows users to track and reflect upon their pain patterns, aiming to empower them to make informed lifestyle choices.

Upon setting up, users will select their chronic pain conditions, including back pain, neck pain, nerve pain, fibromyalgia, migraine, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Those with other types of chronic pain can also take advantage of the app's features.

With privacy in mind, it includes optional PIN protection to secure your information. The application features an extensive library of over 588 physician-reviewed tips, 293 articles, 86 goals, and supplemental multimedia content such as 25 videos and 21 slideshows, which are accessible even when offline. The drug look-up tool is particularly helpful, enabling users to search a vast database of medications to keep track of dosages and schedules.

The mobile tool is organized into four user-friendly sections:

- Journal: Document daily well-being, pain levels, symptoms, triggers, treatments, and notes. This section provides a visual pain history chart and options to export reports for easy sharing with healthcare providers.

- Goals: Set and monitor personal goals within various lifestyle categories—such as Food, Rest, Exercise, Mood, and Treatments—with the help of tailored tips.

- Library: Access a repository of reliable, physician-approved content, all aimed at enhancing the understanding of pain management. Users can search through articles, watch videos, and read slideshows to expand their knowledge.

- Tips: Obtain concise, actionable advice aligned with personal goals and categorization for quick reference.

Notably, there's a daily notification to remind users to log their pain, assisting in consistent tracking to identify trends and triggers. By utilizing WebMD Pain Coach, individuals are armed with critical insight into managing their chronic pain, fostering a partnership between patients and their physicians through shared progress and fostering better day-to-day living.