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Introduction Me and My Back Pain
Chronic Pain – The Gate Control Theory of Pain
• Vicious Spiral of Chronic Pain
• Types of medicine to manage chronic pain
Things that you can do yourself
• Persistent and chronic back pain
The Way Forward – Treatments and Recommendations
1. Movement vs Inactivity
a. Movement and being active
b. The benefits of movement
c. Movement and blood circulation
d. Physical exercise
e. Other ‘structured activities’
2. Medication
a. Traditional Western Medicine
b. Complementary/Alternative Medicine
3. Mind and Body
a. Psycological Issues
b. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
c. Mind Set – Positive Mental Attitude (PMA)
d. Acceptance of living with chronic pain
e. How to be more in control of your pain
– Controlled breathing
– Relaxation
– Meditation
– Pacing
– Resting
– Posture
– The Alexander Technique
4. General Health Recommendations
a. What your body needs
b. Stress Reduction Strategies
c. Stress may lead to Depression
d. My Continually Growing Big Plan
– Healthy Living
– Healthy Eating
– Home Treatments
Heat Treatment
Cold Treatment
– Activating Endorphins
What are endorphins?
What is the effect of endorphins?
How to boost endorphin release – Triggers
– Other creative/alternative solutions
5. Other Therapists and Health Professionals
– Chiropractic
– Osteopathy
– Acupuncture
– Other Cognotive Strategies
6. Summary of my Story
