How to Alleviate Chronic Pain | Authority Magazine
In this interview, Dr. Amy Baxter, founder and CEO of Pain Care Labs, shares her expert insights and strategies for treating chronic pain without opioids. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the relationship with pain and how to address that along with the pain itself. Here are some of the highlights:
Being pain-free is NOT the goal
With pain, there is never one right answer.
Research has shown that the brain can be rewired to continue experiencing pain, even after a structural problem in the body has been resolved. Medications alone cannot undo these changes and restore the brain's previous state.
It’s a mistake to frame anything in terms of being pain-free.
This means you have to draw your attention to pain to constantly assess how much you have.
To reduce pain, use movement and have a plan giving control and focus.
Movement can effectively reduce pain and alleviate discomfort by reassuring the brain that the body is safe. Walking, small movements, and standing on a vibrating plate can overcome stiffness, pain, and can increase strength.
Creating a personalized comfort plan that includes magnesium, aromatherapy, tea, VibraCool®, or even watching a favorite comedian can help counteract the expectation of pain and increase the effectiveness of pain management.
Dr. Baxter emphasizes the need for patient education and empowerment, as well as more research into non-opioid pain management strategies.
Whether you're looking for new approaches to treating chronic pain or simply interested in staying up-to-date on the latest developments in pain management, this is a must-read.
