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Chronic back or neck pain, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, and chronic pelvic pain fall into a category of pain called nociplastic pain. This new pain type, described in 2016, requires a different treatment approach than pain from an injury or inflammation. Sunbreak guides you through an evidence-based treatment approach for these chronic pain conditions. In this book, you will learn: The 3 types of pain and how they are treated. What nociplastic pain (nerve sensitization) is and how it causes chronic pain. The symptoms of nociplastic pain and how to check for it with the central sensitization inventory. The treatment protocol, SunRISE process, for recognizing nociplastic pain, identifying aggravating factors, strengthening the mind-body connection, and effective medical therapy. The role depression, anxiety, and trauma play in chronic pain. How constant, high stress affects chronic pain symptoms. Finding the right pain provider for you. The treatment program applies to the following chronic pain conditions: Chronic back and neck pain Chronic muscle pain Fibromyalgia Tempromandibular disorders Chronic stomach pain Irritable bowel syndrome Migraine headaches Chronic tension-type headaches Chronic bladder pain (interstitial cystitis) Chronic pelvic pain When you understand nociplastic pain and the symptoms it causes, you are in a better mindset to manage the symptoms. Knowledge is power with these pain conditions. Dr. Shana Johnson is a board-certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation. She is a regular contributor to WebMD, Psychology Today, and medical news. Through personal and professional experience, she shares the process and tools she found helpful in healing herself and others.

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