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Is This the Right Time for a Pain Procedure? How to Make a Thoughtful, Evidence-Informed Decision About Advanced Pain Treatments
Considering a spinal cord stimulator, nerve ablation, or other pain procedure? This post walks you through how to decide if it’s the right next step.
When Chronic Pain Becomes Too Much: How to Break the Boom-and-Bust Cycle
Pushing through chronic pain can lead to a crash-and-recover cycle that’s hard to escape. Here’s what the boom-and-bust pattern looks like—and how to stop it before burnout sets in.
What to Do When Pushing Through the Pain Stops Working
When pushing through stops working, it doesn’t mean you’re weak — it means your body is protecting you. This post explores what happens when high-functioning burnout, chronic pain, or nervous system overload forces you to finally pause — and what the right kind of support can look like when you're ready to try something different.
Effective Mind-Body Techniques for Chronic Pain Relief: Somatic Practices, Mindfulness, and Polyvagal Theory
Pain can shape how you move through the world, narrowing your sense of what’s possible. Integrating somatic practices, mindfulness, and polyvagal-informed techniques offers a path toward greater ease, resilience, and connection with your body.