Health Coaching and Chronic Pain
Health and Wellness Coaching: A Novel Treatment for Chronic Pain? Chronic pain is a complex condition that affects biological, social, and psychological aspects of life which warrants a treatment that is similarly multifaceted. An estimated 30-40% of adults in the United States have chronic pain, which is higher than the number of Americans living with […]
Physical Therapists’ Perceptions of Learning and Implementing Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to Treat Chronic Pain: A Pilot Study on the Integrative Pain Science Institute Experience
Chronic pain presents a physical and psychological burden for millions of Americans, and is a global health pandemic. This burden has been worsened by the widespread emphasis placed on a biomedical approach that largely neglects to address the psychosocial components and processes of chronic pain. This omission has led to poorly managed pain, the chronification […]
Can Data Modeling Help Identify Chronic Pain Patients Who Will Benefit from ACT?
Chronic pain affects not only physical, but also psychological and social aspects of daily life. At a time when millions of Americans are affected, and its prevalence continues to rise worldwide, effective treatments are sorely lacking. The way people cope with chronic pain can greatly influence its impact on mental health, social interactions, and physical […]
Combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Physical Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is gaining traction in physical therapy and pain care as an evidence-based treatment. When appropriate, we as physical therapists are accustomed to encouraging patients to push beyond perceived barriers, whether they be physical or psychological … or both. As our profession evolves toward taking more of a leadership role in […]
Make it a Habit: 3 Tips for Living Pain-Free
There are 3 P’s of living with less pain— Pacing, Patience and Persistence. I have seen many patients overcome chronic pain, all of whom have embodied these traits. The 3 P’s help create small, sustainable change in your daily life to begin ending the pain. Do you seek to alleviate your pain? Does it feel…
The Truth About Opioids for Pain
[Scroll to the end of the article to learn about the statue of Spinario] Opioids are a problem and pain is extremely complex involving changes in both the brain and body. When treating someone with chronic pain, compassion and caring come first. However, it is important we stop the illusion that opioids are a cure […]