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Pain Reprocessing Therapy

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science4 hours ago•7 min saved

Sound World: Chronic Back Pain Amplifies Everyday Noises, Reversable with Brain-Based Therapy

New fMRI study shows chronic back pain heightens the brain’s response to ordinary sounds, with stronger activity in the auditory cortex and insula and less regulation by the medial prefrontal cortex; 142 patients vs 51 controls reacted more intensely than 84% of controls. A randomized trial found Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) best reduced this sensory amplification and normalized brain activity, supporting the idea that chronic pain is a whole-brain issue that can be treated with brain-based therapies.

via Neuroscience News|

#chronic-pain #fmri #neuroscience

health7 months ago•3 min saved

Therapy Transformed My Perspective on Chronic Pain

Air Force Veteran Ed Lucero managed his chronic pain through pain reprocessing therapy (PRT), which helped him understand and break the pain loop caused by neuroplastic pain, leading to improved mental health, reduced reliance on opioids, and a more active, fulfilling life.

via VA News (.gov)|

#chronic-pain #health #mental-health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Unlocking the Brain's Potential for Treating Chronic Back Pain

A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that discussing pain attributions and helping patients understand that pain is often "in the brain" can lead to a reduction in chronic back pain. The study examined the effectiveness of pain reprocessing therapy (PRT), which teaches individuals to perceive pain signals as less threatening. After receiving PRT, two-thirds of participants reported being pain-free or nearly pain-free, compared to only 20% of placebo controls. The study highlights the importance of addressing the brain's role in chronic pain and encourages healthcare providers to discuss the reasons behind patients' pain, including causes outside of biomedical factors.

via University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus|

#brain-based-treatment #chronic-back-pain #health