With nearly a quarter of U.S. adults suffering from chronic pain, many find themselves trapped in a cycle of ineffective treatments. Experts believe much of this persistent suffering stems from neuroplastic pain. This week’s experts explore how understanding this brain-body connection, cultivating belief in recovery, and facing the sensation through pain reprocessing therapy can help patients unlearn chronic pain.
Guest Information:
- Carolyn Evans, LISW-CP, chronic pain therapist
- Dr. Howard Schubiner, clinical professor, Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, author, Unlearn Your Pain
Dr. Howard Schubiner says that having this understanding and believing that your pain can be fixed is crucial to successful treatment.
Carolyn Evans says the journey is different for everyone, but typically the program is an eight week process. however, she warns that it won’t be eight weeks of direct progress.
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