5 Powerful Ways to Reverse the Nocebo Effect and Feel Better

Are you ensuring that the language you use when conversing with your patients is having a healing effect? If not, your lack of awareness may be the reason some of your patients have a difficult time managing their chronic pain. Your words are very powerful and have the ability to heal or harm. The language […]

Spirituality and pain management. Evidence-based or hocus pocus?

Why is there so much pain in life? And does collaborating with a higher power help to ease the suffering? Most importantly, what impact do the spiritual beliefs of your patient have on their ability to cope with pain? Spiritual beliefs of the patient are a valuable asset for helping manage pain. With anywhere from […]

5 Steps to Easing Pain With Guided Imagery

Have you forgotten how to tap into your imagination? As we mature and become adults, society may make us feel that we no longer need our imaginations. Some may believe that we only need to focus on behaving realistically and not bother wasting our time dreaming about things that seem unlikely or far-fetched. For those […]

What is a Pain Neurotag?

Everyone has neurotags, and if you experience chronic pain, a neurotag may play a particular role in your symptoms. Learning about how the brain interprets and adapts to input can help you take steps to manage your pain. What Is A Neurotag? There are billions of neurons in a single brain, and each one can form […]

Reverse Pain with Journaling

Using a journal can decrease the perception of pain. Recently, we had an article discussing the benefits of meditation for chronic pain. Meditation and journaling are examples of mindfulness-oriented interventions or therapeutic treatments that involve fostering awareness and acceptance. Historically, the first-line treatment for chronic pain has been opioids, NSAIDs, and other medications with a […]

How Chronic Pain Rewires the Brain and 5 Proven Ways to Reverse It

Have you heard about the latest neuroscience that is revealing some fascinating discovering about pain? More and more we are looking to the brain as chronic pain changes both the structure and function of our brain and nervous system. It’s no longer just about the body. Think of it this way “no brain, no pain.” […]