7 Pain Patterns Understanding pain patterns is crucial for effective pain management and recovery. Not All Pain Is The Same Although not all pain is the same, there are seven common pain patterns. Find out which one is most similar to yours. 7 Pain Patterns You are doing a great job! You are taking
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6 Ways to Improve Proprioception Reconnecting with Your Body Could your elevated pain and reduced range of movement have more to do with proprioception than tissue damage? Is The Real Issue The Tissues? Many people with persistent pain are told the solution lies in loosening tight muscles, rubbing out knots, or even surgery. But is
Maladaptive DIMs Learn about Maladaptive DIMs, how to identify them, and why this knowledge can help you live a higher quality of life. What are DIMs? Have you ever wondered why pain can stick around long after an injury has healed? One of the most helpful things you can understand about pain is that it’s
Finding Purpose in Chronic Pain Discover how to find purpose in chronic pain. Learn to listen to what your pain is telling you and turn your challenges into a source of strength. Reframing Chronic Pain Surviving cancer, enduring chemotherapy, and giving away my right lung produced some of the most interesting experiences of my life.
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Discovering Safety Within Learn how discovering safety within can help you develop personal patterns of safety, discernment, and peace, to replace your pain with ease. Patient Pacing Helps With Pain Management As you read this website, you’ll see I have written a lot of content, which can feel overwhelming if you try to read it
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Managing Central Sensitization Learn how managing central sensitization can help you reduce pain and increase your quality of life. Why does light touch hurt? Why does it hurt when I lightly touch my skin? Sometimes light touch, clothing, or gentle pressure can feel surprisingly intense or even painful. This discomfort is not always an indication
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Identifying Central Sensitization Learn how to identify central sensitization factors that may be affecting your pain throughout the day. Importance of Pain Management Pain management offers practical solutions and guidance to help you replace pain with ease, establish a new sense of safety, and reduce the amplification of your pain. Recognizing Central Sensitization Many people
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6 Ways to Achieve Positive Change Learn how to invest in your own success by aiming for positive change, being open to new ideas, and being purposeful. Invest In Your Own Success Change occurs from within; it is not caused by an external force. Nothing will change until you choose for it to. If you
Self-Regulation Learn how to develop self-regulation to manage your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors throughout the day to help manage your pain. Self-Regulation A significant portion of pain management is self-regulation. Meaningful change tends to come from actively and consistently choosing to improve. Easier said than done, I know. When we hurt or feel lost, it can
Adaptive DIMs Learn about Adaptive DIMs, how to identify them, and why this knowledge can help you live a higher quality of life. Healthy DIMs There is such a thing as helpful pain; this is what adaptive DIMs are. They serve as wise angels on our shoulders, whispering protective messages into our ears to keep
