Chronic Pain [what went wrong]
An Overdose of Opioids The United States of America consumes 80% of the world’s supply of opioids and is in the midst of a chronic pain epidemic. Opioids may have a place for certain types of pain and can assist in the beginning phases of recovery. The model to follow regarding the prescribing of opioids should be “the […]
Pain Catastrophizing: Connecting brain and body
How does catastrophizing influence your pain? Pain is a common human experience. For some, pain is a passing occurrence. But for more than 100 million people in the US, this complex social, emotional, and physical phenomenon exists as chronic, lasting pain. It is frustrating when pain refuses to fade, especially after countless visits with a […]
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 […]
Commentary and Apology – National Pain Strategy
Yes! Another groundbreaking pain report was released. This time from the National Institute of Health. Even though this is a step in the right direction we have to admit the current biomedical model around pain has not helped for millions. I shot a video about the report.
Center for Disease Control Recommendations for Chronic Pain
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) released a report on March 18th, 2016 improving the way opioids are prescribed through clinical practice.These new guidelines will ensure patients have access to safer, more effective chronic pain treatment while reducing the number of people who misuse, abuse, or overdose from these drugs.
