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New Brain-Based Treatments For Pain

July 13th, 2009 · 5 Comments

Updated 2010 articles in this series:

  1. Why comprehensive treatment works better
  2. Benefits of a psychiatric evaluation
  3. Treatment of psychiatric symptoms
  4. Using psychiatric medications for pain
  5. Learning psychological skills
  6. Making positive behavioral changes
  7. Making positive psychological changes
  8. Benefits of supportive therapy
  9. Benefits of a pain support group
  10. New brain-based treatments

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  • Jeannette // Jul 13, 2009 at 10:16 am

    Thank you for all of the wonderful information that you post regularly. I absolutely love your site!

    As a chronic pain sufferer, I appreciate the different options you suggest for dealing with pain. Yes, pain meds are only a portion-

    My meds, only take the edge off my pain and bring it from 10/10 to 3or4/10. It is NEVER gone entirely which is where the alternative treatments become essential.

    Thanks so much & keep up the great work,
    Jeannette :>)

  • Dr. Connelly // Jul 14, 2009 at 4:50 pm

    You hit it right on the money – thanks!

    I like to refer to it as neurobics to re train (rewire) the brain.

  • brad // Jul 15, 2009 at 11:39 am

    I have crps and thorasic outlet syndrom, I get releaf from staying active. the trick is to keep your mind on anything other than focusing on the level of pain that your in. Your mind can magnifiy the pain greatly if aloud to focus on only negative stimulus. So keep busy!
    Thanks Brad

  • David Kitchenham // Jul 21, 2009 at 11:04 am

    Great resource about Mirror Therapy and I wish to share ours at http://www.mirrorboxtherapy.com. We also provide a ready made portable folding Mirror Box at http://www.reflexpainmanagement.com if you have any questions then please do not hesitate in contacting me on the following numbers:

    Thanks again

    David Kitchenham
    Reflex Pain Management Ltd
    UK and Europe +44(0) 161 4086024
    US (347) 329-5416
    Mobile 07949100240

  • Thomas Jones // Aug 6, 2009 at 3:22 am

    It might be worth noting that there is plenty of information about Graded Motor Imagery available at the http://www.gradedmotorimagaery.com website. I’ve really benefited from it as a resource.

    Cheers, Tom Jones
    Australia

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