Category: Chronic Pain
Holiday Cheer Is Attainable, Even With a Chronic Condition
Capturing the light of the holiday season means finding meaning, sharing moments, and celebrating life—all it entails. Source: Myriam Zilles / Unsplash It’s that time […]
Goal Setting and Chronic Pain
I finally received the green light from my movement therapist to join her introductory pilates reformer class! And as an avowed member of Generation X, […]
Back Pain Can Arise From an Injury, Sensitization, or Both
Source: Shutterstock/Roman Kosolapov Two women in the emergency room sit across from each other, their eyes red and welling with tears. Watching the minute hand […]
7 Ways to Change Your Relationship with Chronic Pain
Krakenimages/Shuttertock There is a cost to chronic pain. Isolation sets in. Friendships get lost. Hobbies are forgotten. The struggle to find purpose and significance consumes […]
Chronic Back Pain May Arise From Nociplastic Pain
Melissa and her spouse. Source: Courtesy of Melissa Melissa suffered a seemingly minor back injury at work. After leaning forward for eight hours applying bridal […]
A Promising Approach to Chronic Pain Management
Source: PattyPhoto / Shutterstock Chronic pain is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It often leads to a diminished quality […]
Can Psychotherapy Do Anything for Pain?
Source: Geralt / Pixabay When I first entered the mental health field, I did not see physical pain as something I would treat. I understood […]
Can Music Reduce Pain? |
Music is often described as the medicine of the soul. Research has corroborated this idea and has actually shown that music can help people deal […]
Are You Preoccupied With Pain?
HitaJast/pixabay Pain can easily occupy most of our thoughts and attention. When pain is highly uncomfortable, it can be challenging to focus on anything else. […]