Breaking the Cycle of Insomnia and Chronic Pain
Chronic pain comes with so many more issues than most people realize. Aside from the pain itself, it can cause mental health problems, weakness, and even contribute to insomnia. In fact, 1 in 4 people with chronic pain also has a sleep disorder. Chronic pain and insomnia seem to go hand in hand. You may […]
What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and How Can It Help
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a relatively new treatment that is proving to be an effective way to change your relationship with pain. For those struggling with chronic pain or similar issues that reduce their quality of life, PRT can help the brain reprocess how it interprets and responds to pain. To fully understand how […]
The Most Common Reasons Your Pain Is Not Getting Better
When you have chronic pain, every area of your life can feel like a struggle. It can limit what you do on a daily basis, and you might never know when a flare-up will occur. Now, more than ever, you might deal with daily pain due to stress and uncertainty. There is so much going […]
How Therapy Can Help Chronic Pain
When most people think of chronic pain, they focus on physical treatment. We seek out doctors who can prescribe medications or do procedures. Those options can be really helpful, and different treatments and pain-management methods can make a big difference in how you feel. But it’s important not to overlook the mind-body connection when it […]
Chronic Pain and Your Brain
In my practice, I find that many of the people I work with may not be completely aware of how powerful the mind can be. Particularly when we experience any physical pain, our first thought is often what medication to take or what can a doctor do to fix this quickly. Pain-killers or injections tend […]