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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): A Powerful tool in Managing Chronic Pain

Chronic pain can be a debilitating and persistent condition, impacting millions of individuals worldwide. 1 in 5 world wide and 28 million people in the UK have chronic pain. Traditional approaches often involve medication and physical therapy, this is what we called the Biopsychosocial model of pain. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is now recognised as […]

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Mindfulness for Pain

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Chronic pain is a challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide, impacting their quality of life and overall well-being. Mindfulness, a practice rooted in ancient traditions, has emerged as a powerful tool to help individuals cope with chronic pain more effectively. I am going to discuss the benefits of mindfulness for chronic pain management

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Pain and the brain

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There is a direct link between your pain and the brain. However you may well have heard the statement ‘it’s all in your head’. I have sadly come across many people who have been told this by others including medical professionals. Whilst pain is not ‘all in your head’ in the sense it is made

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What is Chronic Pain?

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Chronic Pain (or sometimes known as long term or persistent pain) is classified as a pain that last longer than 3 months and may not respond to usual medical treatment (NICE, 2021) In July 2020, The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) revised the definition of Pain as follows: “An unpleasant sensory and

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