Overcoming Chronic Pain Through Graded Exposure

Here's an example of how to take the first steps towards recovering from persistent pain using graded exposure. This case relates to the pain this patient experiences when she stands up. Interpreting that pain, not as damage but as a protective mechanism that requires regulation through perceptions and intent, is the shift from reaction to response, facilitating recovery.
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Drew
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Hi, I'm Drew. I'm a physiotherapist, author, lecturer & have a special interest in helping those with persistent pain. But mainly, I'm a dad of four. So if you want to know more, visit my website.

[@natalieg5601]

I think what you've done, and said in this video is really helpful. And I'm so glad you are one who cares enough to see us as a whole organism. I have had CRPS for at least 10 years, but probably earlier. I have Aces score, so you know right away I was born into traumas. I love how you told her to pause and see what it feels like in her body. Unfortunately for me, my body is keeping the score. I want to start trauma therapy right away, as I've never done before. My biggest injury is in my left foot, ankle, leg, knee into hip. I know it's spread over the years. I have narcolepsy, chronic fatigue syndrome after mononucleosis and epstein-barr virus, and IGA deficiency and many other pain syndromes all diagnosed professionally. Also I'm Audhd. So my brain doesn't function normally since birth. So these compounded. I have many pain flair during the day, others that last for weeks to months at a time. I'm frail. Do you have suggestions for me? Can I see you professionally if I'm in the US? Or do you even take on new patients?
You understand the pain trauma cyle better than most certified doctors here in the United States. And I would love if you could respond to me, but I understand if you are not able. ❤

[@thepainhabit8343]

Hi I've replied to you in more detail on the other comment. Kind regards Drew

[@natalieg5601]

When you say "no pathology," do you also mean know degenerative disc problems? Like stuff that everyone most likely deals with for middle-aged deal with. Something Dr's. may think it's no pathology bc people have it with no pain or issues type of bullshit answer? Pardon my French this frustration I have is my own, by my own experiences in tons of pain. Some doctors will dismiss you quickly, and doctors who, won't believe your pain is real bc I'm a woman. And then there are great doctors out there who are incredibly caring and want to help.
So, I don't mean to be harsh to you. I'm just wondering if you know the answer to my above question. I know you are great, as you were recommended to me by my sister. We both have CRPS

[@thepainhabit8343]

Hi Natalie I’m sorry it’s been so hard for you and you obviously have a lot to deal with. I feel you would benefit from seeing a specialist in trauma therapy and not sure I have the right degree of expertise to be your first approach. I am open to new clients but it would depend on time zones and practicality if we were a good fit. Why don’t you explore the Pain Reprocessing Therapy website for a list of practitioners that you could consider initially.
Regarding degenerative changes, whether these are found or not, they are not the cause of persistent pain, they just can appear in correlation with it. Pain can appear with degeneration and without it. Degeneration can appear with pain and without it. Because they may appear together in someone who believes one causes the other and is the only cause of their pain, is missing the opportunity to be open about other areas that they could see and possibly control.