Kristin Neff is the author of “Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself.” She is currently an Associate Professor in Human Development at the University of Texas, Austin. In addition to this, Dr Neff has conducted pioneering research on the Buddhist principle of self-compassion, and developed an 8-week program to teach self-compassion skills. Kristin also […]
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The secret to getting chronic pain relief when all else has failed can be shown in an experiment done by the renowned magician Derren Brown. Here’s what happened. Derren took some British celebrities and put them in a room with a collection of toys, bouncy balls and funny wigs. On the wall was an electronic […]
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Almost all the people I see in my chronic pain clinic have one problem that’s overshadowing all the others: over time, their bodies have become wired for pain. What is the wiring in your body? If you think about your house, running through the walls are the electrical wires. You flick switches and lights turn […]
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If you have neck pain and stiffness which isn’t going away, it’s highly likely you have neck trigger points. These are a common cause of pain that’s often missed. How common? Around 50% of people will have an episode of significant neck pain during their lifetime, and it can really affect your quality of life. Treating […]
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Low back pain trigger points can be a cause of long term pain that’s often missed. Trigger Points in the lower back can cause: A deep, aching pain that’s hard to ignore Stiffness and restriction of movement In this page you’ll discover: The most common lower back muscles that get trigger points How to find […]
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Abdominal Trigger Points are a cause of stomach pain that’s often missed. And that’s unfortunate because treating these trigger points is not hugely complicated. If you have chronic abdominal pain, you first need to get tests to confirm there’s nothing serious going on in your organs. However, many people take the tests, are giving a […]
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Pelvic floor trigger points are an often ignored part of chronic pelvic pain. A pelvic floor myofascial release is one way to turn off these triggers and get pain relief from what can be a distressing and constant pain. This article will cover: Chronic Pelvic Pain Pelvic Floor Muscles Pelvic Floor Trigger Points Pelvic Floor […]
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There’s a huge overlap between stress and chronic pain. Stress amps up chronic pain – and vice versa. Most people are advised to either just “manage” their anxiety or medicate it away, but that’s not an ideal long term option, and many people are looking for how to overcome anxiety naturally. In this interview with […]
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Getting out of chronic pain may be the hardest thing you face in your life. The stakes are high – very high. On the one side is living with pain, where everything feels like it’s closing in around you, clipping the edges of your life. The stakes are high – very high. On the one […]
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Modern life is stressful. I’m sure ancient life was stressful as well, but there’s one difference. Most people nowadays feel stressed while they’re sitting still – either at desks or in their car. And this has a subtle but powerful effect on your body. When you’re feeling stressed, it’s normal to feel ‘not good.’ Or […]
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