My Entire Pain Relief Process to Get Lasting Relief from Chronic Pain in 3 Simple Stages
Today, I will share the comprehensive pain relief process that has not only transformed my life but has also helped hundreds of others effectively manage their chronic symptoms. Whether you’re grappling with back pain, pelvic pain, migraines, or other forms of chronic discomfort, this three-stage approach aims to provide substantial relief and improve your overall well-being.
This approach has helped me, and the 100s of others I’ve helped, get lasting relief from symptoms.
It’s in three stages:
Knowledge
Care
Plan
Let’s go through each of them!
Stage 1: Knowledge – Understanding the Root of Your Pain
The first step in any effective pain management strategy is understanding the origins of your symptoms. Pain is often the body's method of signaling that something needs attention—whether it's emotional neglect, suppressed creativity, or dissatisfaction in personal relationships or career. By exploring the science behind these symptoms, you gain critical insights into why your body reacts with pain and how you can begin addressing these underlying causes.
This follows the principles of Tension Myositis Syndrome (TMS), introduced by Dr. John Sarno. TMS posits that chronic pain, such as back and neck pain, often stems from psychological stress and repressed emotions, rather than physical causes. This condition affects the musculoskeletal system by inducing autonomic nervous system responses that decrease blood flow to muscles, increasing pain sensitivity without physical injury.
Research using neuroimaging has shown that areas of the brain involved in emotional processing, like the amygdala and prefrontal cortex, are active in chronic pain conditions. These findings suggest that emotional and psychological factors significantly influence pain perception
Understanding TMS is crucial as it highlights the need to treat both the emotional and physical aspects of pain. This knowledge sets the foundation for addressing underlying emotional stressors that may be exacerbating physical symptoms, guiding the therapeutic approach in subsequent stages.
Stage 2: Care – Identifying Tools for Healing
Once you've identified the root causes of your symptoms, the next step is to arm yourself with the appropriate tools for healing. This stage is all about nurturing your emotional, mental, physical, and spiritual health. By doing so, you fully conceptualise the knowledge section and do what you mind and body is asking from you.
Emotional Health: Implement practices like meditation, journaling, therapy, and group support to process repressed emotions safely and constructively. These practices teach you how to allow emotions that you’ve been repressing.
Mental Health: Cultivate a resilient mindset and learn to engage in self-talk that acknowledges your feelings but encourages you to persevere through challenges. It’s not just about being positive. In this section, you also learn about how to express needs and set boundaries.
Physical Health: Focus on maintaining a balanced approach to physical health—regular exercise, a nutritious diet, and sufficient rest—while avoiding obsessive behaviour over any one aspect.
Spiritual Health: Ensure your life is fulfilling by connecting with community, indulging in creative hobbies, pursuing career satisfaction, and fostering personal relationships.
These 4 components are all you need to get better. How to actually then incorporate these tools into your life is where the next stage comes in.
Stage 3: Plan – Integrating Healing into Your Lifestyle
The final stage involves integrating the healing tools into your daily routine, ensuring that they become part of your lifestyle rather than temporary fixes. This stage is about establishing and maintaining habits that allow you to balance and adapt to life’s changes effectively:
Creating Habits: Develop daily or weekly habits that support your healing process, such as specific times for meditation or journaling and structured approaches to maintaining physical health.
Personal Schedule: Design a personal schedule that accommodates your health practices alongside your other responsibilities, allowing for flexibility when unexpected situations arise.
Balance and Flexibility: Learn to balance the various aspects of your health and remain flexible, understanding that some days will be more challenging than others and adapting your approach accordingly.
By deeply understanding the root causes of your pain, utilizing a comprehensive set of tools for healing, and integrating these practices into a balanced lifestyle, you can achieve lasting relief from chronic pain. If you are looking for more detailed guidance or support, consider joining our pain relief community, where we delve deeper into these strategies through a structured course.
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This blog was taken from my full free youtube lesson on the subject. To watch it click here.