Pain Management

We can reframe pain in the mind to experience it differently, to manage it differently. Pain has its purpose. It tells us something is wrong and helps us to avoid further damage to the area in pain. We see it as an enemy, but it is a friend. Most pain is impermanent, arising and passing away.

The more we focus on the pain the more strength we give it. If you burn your hand and a few minutes later there is a car crash outside. Your focus shifts to the car crash and you forget the pain in your hand. The pain is still there but other things are more important so you don’t feel it.

There are times when we can switch off the pain receptors in the brain so there is no pain. Sometimes this is appropriate if it will cause no more damage and the problem is being resolved through other treatment. I wouldn’t be appropriate for a torn muscle. This muscle needs rest and pain serves to avoid further damage.

The appropriate action for pain management can only be assessed by the type of pain being experienced. Everyone can experience some form of pain relief through our programs.