Quieting the Noise: What You Need to Know About Chronic Pain
September is Arthritis Awareness Month – a timely moment to talk about an issue affecting more Canadians than many realize: chronic pain. According to the Government of Canada’s Task Force on Chronic Pain, more than 7.6 million Canadians—1 in 5 people—live with chronic pain, with nearly half over the age of 45. For parents raising tweens and teens, that statistic hits close to home. Pain isn’t just a personal burden; it can seep into family life, draining energy and limiting the ability to be present during some of the most formative years of parenting.
When Pain Becomes the Background Noise of Parenting
For moms and dads navigating the “in between” stage – where kids are no longer little, but not quite grown – the demands are high. There are endless school events, carpools, extracurriculars, and late-night talks. But when arthritis or muscle pain joins the mix, it adds a constant background hum that’s hard to ignore. Parents often try to “push through” the discomfort, but that only means less patience, less presence, and less enjoyment in family life.
Canadian Innovation Changing the Game
Enter LivRelief™ Extra Strength Chronic Angry Pain Relief Cream, a Canadian-made, Health Canada–approved natural health product designed specifically for muscle and joint pain. Unlike typical creams that sit on the surface or rely on a hot/cold sensation, LivRelief uses patented Transdermal Technology to penetrate all three layers of the skin, delivering its active plant-based ingredients directly to the source of pain.
Each product carries a Natural Product Number (NPN), confirming its safety, efficacy, and quality. Backed by research and developed with evidence-based standards, it’s more than temporary comfort—it’s lasting relief. Parents can feel confident reaching for something that works quickly (within 30 minutes), lasts up to 8 hours, and is NSAID-free, making it a safer choice for long-term, daily use.
To help Canadians better understand the realities of chronic pain, LivRelief is working with Dr. Janet Pope, Professor of Medicine at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and Division Head in Rheumatology at St. Joseph’s Health Centre. With over 500 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Pope is recognized internationally as a leading authority on arthritis and chronic pain—further underscoring the credibility behind this Canadian innovation.
Why It Matters for Parents in the InBetween Years
Raising tweens and teens takes stamina—whether it’s cheering at hockey games, keeping up on family hikes, or holding space for late-night conversations. When pain is silenced, parents can be more engaged, more active, and more present for their kids. Relief means being able to enjoy those fleeting in-between years, instead of missing out because of aching joints or nagging discomfort.
This September, LivRelief is offering 25% off sitewide, and donating $1 from every sale of their Pain Relief Creams to the Arthritis Society of Canada. Available at Amazon.ca, LivRelief.com, and most major retailers, it’s an easy way to support both your own health and a cause that affects millions of Canadians.