Woo hoo! The wonderful Dr Howard Schubiner, leading expert in the field of mindbody medicine, is in conversation with Dr Rangan Chatterjee on the Feel Better Live More podcast. "How to heal chronic pain". SOOO GOOD!
"Changing Your Mind: Chronic Pain & The Brain". This excellent short documentary highlights the success of the mindbody approach in achieving recovery.
Intrigued? Ready to understand more about your pain?
Grab a beverage, make yourself comfortable and take some time out to select & watch one or two of these videos
from world leading pain scientists, specialists & thriving recovered patients... you may be amazed!
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Living Proof - Stories of Hope
Meet Charli, a 24-year-old biochemistry student from London, who highlights some of the science behind the mindbody approach, as she shares her story of recovery from over two years of chronic pain. A wonderful, moving & inspiring 12 minute film produced by Penny & Dan of Mindbody Medicine. SO good!
Professor Lorimer Moseley, world leading pain scientist & Australian physiotherapist, entertains as he explains more of what we know about the serious subject of chronic (persistent) pain.
Clinical Professor, Dr Howard Schubiner, co-founder of the PPD Association in the USA, gives his fascinating talk entitled, "The Reign of Pain lies Mainly in the Brain".
(Apologies for the darkish lighting)
And here, Dr Schubiner & Dr Gollogly have created this excellent series of 6 Doodly videos. They explain in simple ways so much of what you need to know about pain, how it works in your mind & body & how you can recover.
(Just scroll down a little when you reach their page)
The courageous and tenacious Georgie Oldfield, SIRPA founder and UK Chartered Physiotherapist, presents her TEDx talk, "Chronic Pain: A New Perspective".
Here, Georgie talks to one of her lovely clients, with whom she helped rationalise & let go of her fears, & gradually return to full recovery & activity after suffering debilitating back pain for over 18 months.
Have you heard of neuroplasticity - and the ability of our brains to continuously change and adapt? Here is a 2 minute item from Sentis on YouTube to help you understand it better. Well worth a watch as it's the process by which you'll recover from pain!
Dr Lisa Feldman Barrett, Distinguished Professor of Psychology, explains how trauma is rooted in the brain & suggests that by understanding neuroplasticity & changing the brain's model of prediction, it is possible to break free from the effects of past trauma & promote healing.
Dr Gabor Mate talks about emotional health on the Diary of a CEO podcast. He talks about the importance of vocalising stress, softening people-pleasing habits, & the toxicity of repressing healthy anger.
And in this rubber hand experiment you'll witness just how quickly our brains can rewire and adapt. A 3 minute video which is quite amazing to watch, even if slightly circus-like!
Dr Edith Eger, psychologist, PTSD specialist, author of "The Choice" & survivor of Auschwitz, explains in simple words how vital it is to feel the feelings - to feel the rage - in order to reach the inner freedom we long for.
Documentary Films
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"This Might Hurt" - a documentary, with Dr Howard Schubiner (PPD Association) & 3 chronic pain patients, that explores this cutting-edge treatment to cure chronic pain - & a path to healing for millions.
"All The Rage: Saved by Sarno" - explores the work of Dr John Sarno and examines the connection between emotions and health.
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"Heal" - a scientific and spiritual exploration that discovers that our thoughts, beliefs, and emotions have a huge impact on our health and ability to heal.​
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More of a reader?
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Visit Amazon, your public library or your favourite bookstore and consider reading one or more of the following books that I have found so helpful:-
"Chronic Pain:Your Key to Recovery", by Georgie Oldfield, MCSP, founder of SIRPA - a great starting point & the foundational book for recovery.
"Unlearn Your Pain", by Howard Schubiner, MD
"The Way Out: The Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Heal Chronic Pain", by Alan Gordon & Alon Ziv
"The Angel & The Assasin: The Tiny Brain Cell that Changed the Course of Medicine", by Donna Jackson Nakasawa
"They Can't Find Anything Wrong", by David Clarke, MD
"Back in Control: A Surgeon's Roadmap Out of Chronic Pain", by David Hanscom, MD
"Do you Really Need Spine Surgery?: Take Control with a Surgeon's Advice" by David Hanscom, MD
"Healing Back Pain: The MindBody Connection", by John Sarno, MD
"Protectometer: The Explain Pain Handbook", by GL Moseley & DS Butler
"Childhood Disrupted" by Donna Jackson Nakasawa
"Painful Yarns", by Lorimer Moseley, PT, PhD
"The Biology of Belief", by Bruce Lipton, PhD
"When the Body Says No", by Gabor Mate, MD
The Myth of Normal by Gabor Mate, MD
"Forgive for Good" by Dr Fred Luskin
"Setting Boundaries will Set you Free" by Nancy Levin, master life coach
"The Art of Change A guided Journal" by Nancy Levin, master life coach
"Mother Hunger: How Adult Daughters can Understand & Heal from Lost Nurturance, Protection & Guidance" by Kelly McDaniel
The Rushing Woman's Syndrome: The Impact of A Never-Ending To-Do List And How To Stay Healthy in Today's Busy World by Dr Libby Weaver
"The Great Pain Deception", by Steve Ozanich, experienced patient
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Further information about this mindbody approach is available at:
A summary of the research behind Freedom From Pain can be found on SIRPA's Infographic.
www.PPDassociation.org / www.symptomatic.me
(collated research bibliography)
There is also a self-help app available from www.CurableHealth.com.
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