Here’s How the Brain Creates Pain – And How to Stop It

There are natural solutions for pain that don’t involve prescription medication or invasive procedures. It turns out the brain and one’s perception and response to stress have a powerful effect on the intensity of the pain experience. It also contributes to recovery’s length and efficacy. [1, 3, 4, 6,] Your Brain’s Amazing Flexibility Neuroplasticity (brain […]
Meditating to Relieve Pain

Mindfulness is effective for treating chronic pain symptoms. If you struggle with chronic pain, you may
HPA Axis and Pain

The hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenal axis, or the HPA axis, is a system your brain relies on to regulate fear and mood. It can process inputs causing pain and produce an emotional response. The HPA axis consists of three biological components: