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How Chronic Pain Gets Stuck in the Nervous System

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Explore how chronic pain becomes trapped in the nervous system through this 26-minute educational video that distinguishes between acute and neuroplastic pain while introducing Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) as a science-backed approach to pain management. Learn how the brain creates and maintains chronic pain patterns, discover indicators of neuroplastic pain, and understand the three main barriers to healing chronic conditions like back pain, neck pain, and headaches. Examine the danger-pain cycle that perpetuates neuroplastic pain and master seven evidence-based Pain Reprocessing Therapy techniques including creating an evidence journal, practicing somatic tracking, managing avoidance behaviors wisely, sending safety messages to your brain, handling uncertainty with reassurance, identifying and catching fear responses, and embracing positive bodily sensations. Understand that reprocessing neuroplastic pain is a gradual process that requires retraining your nervous system to break free from chronic pain cycles, with practical strategies derived from Alan Gordon's research and "The Way Out" methodology for managing persistent pain conditions.

Syllabus

Alan Gordon’s Journey Healing Chronic Back Pain
Understanding Chronic Pain: Acute vs. Neuroplastic Pain
PRT: A Science-Backed Approach to Pain Management
Pain Management: How the Brain Creates Chronic Pain
Neuroplastic Pain Indicators
Chronic Pain Management: 3 Barriers to Healing Neuroplastic Pain
The Danger-Pain Cycle of Neuroplastic Pain
7 Pain Reprocessing Therapy Techniques to Turn Off Neuroplastic Pain
1. Make an evidence journal
2. Practice somatic tracking
3. Use avoidance behaviors wisely
4. Give your brain messages of safety
5. Handle uncertainty: “It’s going to be okay.”
6. Catch your fears
7. Embrace positive sensations in the body
Reprocessing Neuroplastic Pain is a Process

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