Chronic Pain Resources
Chronic Pain Resources
Chronic Pain is real pain and a real disorder. It is different from acute or structural pain and, therefore, requires a different kind of treatment. Often chronic pain stems from what I refer to as a limbic system wound or a communication error (or series of errors) in the nervous system. Thankfully, a lot of research has been done over the past decade or so and new, effective interventions have been created to help those suffering with chronic pain. The resources linked below contain quality information. I highly recommend them! If you want to move forward with a consultation to see if therapy for chronic pain management is the right fit for you at this time, please reach out.
PRT (Pain Reprocessing Therapy)
Pain Reprocessing Therapy is one the primary chronic pain modality I use. If you would like to learn more about it, check out their website. Free resources are available. https://www.painreprocessingtherapy.com/
Podcast Explaining and
Modeling PRT
I recommend this podcast to all of my clients interested in PRT. Alan and Mayim do a great job introducing the modality. You will also get to witness Somatic Tracking, first hand. https://youtu.be/2T2gfba88I4?si=Forgw98XzMvKyPZQ
Michael Bricker - Chronic Pain Education
MIchael Bricker has put together a great power point presentation on Chronic Pain! Great graphics and quality information. Check it out here: https://www.naadac.org/assets/2416/michael_bricker_presentation_handout_no_bumpers.pdf
Elliot Krane: The Mystery of
Chronic Pain
Elliot Krane is a Pediatrician who specialized in Chronic Pain. This is a short video where he talks about a teenager with CRPS and some of the pain science connected with the disease.
https://www.ted.com/talks/elliot_krane_the_mystery_of_chronic_pain?subtitle=en
As with many in the Chronic Pain arena, Nicole has her own journey with Chronic Pain. Her website offers instructions for an activity I often recommend, "Journal Speak". You will also find a link to her podcast and a wealth of other information on her website. BreakAwake
Central Sensitization,
Mayo Clinic
Central Sensitization is another way of looking at neuroplastic disorders and chronic pain. In this video, Dr. Christopher Sletten from Mayo Clinic details this in a way that is relatable and fairly easy to understand.
Dr. Howard Schubiner,
Unlearn Your Pain
Dr. Howard Schubiner is an expert in this field and has worked on creating a model for treatment of Chronic Pain called EAET (Emotional Awareness and Expression Therapy). His website has a wealth of patient resources.
This podcast comes from the ATNS and features Dr. David Clarke, a GI specialist. "The Story Behind the Symptoms" podcast is designed to share success stories of how individuals have used Mind/Body to find healing from a number of neuroplastic conditions.
Pain is not the only way neuroplastic disorders present in the body. Dr. Yonit Arthur is an audiologist. Her The Steady Coach podcast focuses on some of the ways neuroplastic disorders show up in the autonomic nervous system, including chronic dizziness, vestibular migraines, PPPD, and others. This is a great resource for learning more about Mind/Body interventions, in general, but you will especially want to check it out if you are dealing with one of the above issues.
SIRPA is a Chronic Pain resource out of the UK. The have programs for those living with chronic pain and training programs for practitioners and coaches. This organization provides a wealth of information.
Additional Educational Resources
The Way Out by Alan Gordan - https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593086856?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_asin_title
Explain Pain by Dr. David Butler and G. Lorimer Moseley - Amazon Link
Unlearn Your Pain by Dr. Howard Shubiner - Amazon Link