Our psychological state affects how we experience pain

Have you ever noticed that your pain can become worse when stressed? Research shows that our central nervous system can become sensitized to messages from the body. Stress hormones have been implicated in adding to the sensitivity of our pain system at the cellular level!

Speak to Greg about:

• How thoughts can affect your pain
• How emotions can affect your pain
• How understanding pain can help self-management
• How gentle exercise such as yoga or taichi can help
• How deep relaxation is important
• Staying ‘under the pain radar’ and micropacing
• The importance of sleep (hypnosis can help with this)
• Lifestyle and its effects on central sensitization
• The importance of managing and avoiding flare ups where possible