Module
Pain after stroke (shoulder, nerve pain, headaches) — basics + what to ask
A patient-friendly overview of common post-stroke pain patterns (shoulder pain, spasticity pain, central/nerve pain, headaches) and how to ask for help. No medication changes or dosing advice
Recovery & RehabCaregiver, SurvivorIntermediate16 minStandard (9–12)
Educational only
Educational only — pain evaluation and treatment must be guided by clinicians.
Get help now
Seek urgent help for sudden severe headache, new neurologic symptoms, chest pain, or uncontrolled pain after injury/fall.
What you'll learn
- Identify common post-stroke pain types
- Use a simple pain diary template
- Ask clinicians targeted questions to guide evaluation and treatment
Pain types
- Shoulder/mechanical
- Spasticity-related
- Nerve/central pain
- Headaches
What helps
- Positioning
- Therapy
- Sleep
- Mood support
Scripts
- Pain report
- Referral request
Practice check
Check your understanding
A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.
0 of 2 answered
References
- National Institute of Neurological Disorders and StrokeStroke (overview)