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Pain Reprocessing Therapy

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health17 days ago•37 min saved

Chronic back pain may heighten sensitivity to unpleasant sounds, study finds

A study published in Annals of Neurology found that people with chronic back pain rate unpleasant sounds more intensely and show stronger activity in auditory and emotion-processing brain regions than pain-free individuals. The findings suggest a broader, multi-sensory amplification linked to chronic pain, possibly via a shared brain mechanism. Pain reprocessing therapy (PRT) produced modest improvements in pain and reduced unpleasantness of low-intensity sounds, but the evidence isn’t yet robust, and researchers call for more work to understand if this hypersensitivity extends to other senses and to confirm causality.

via Yahoo|

#back-pain #chronic-pain #health

health1 month ago•7 min saved

Chronic Back Pain Rewires Sound Perception—Therapy Can Quiet the Brain

Chronic back pain is linked to amplified brain responses to everyday sounds, with heightened activity in higher-level sound and emotion regions (auditory cortex and insula) and reduced engagement of the prefrontal control center. A randomized trial found Pain Reprocessing Therapy most effectively dampens these responses and improves regulation of unpleasant sounds, supporting the idea that chronic back pain involves brain-based amplification and can be treated with psychological approaches.

via SciTechDaily|

#auditory-cortex #brain #chronic-pain

science1 month ago•7 min saved

Sound World: Chronic Back Pain Amplifies Everyday Noises, Reversable with Brain-Based Therapy

New fMRI study shows chronic back pain heightens the brain’s response to ordinary sounds, with stronger activity in the auditory cortex and insula and less regulation by the medial prefrontal cortex; 142 patients vs 51 controls reacted more intensely than 84% of controls. A randomized trial found Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) best reduced this sensory amplification and normalized brain activity, supporting the idea that chronic pain is a whole-brain issue that can be treated with brain-based therapies.

via Neuroscience News|

#chronic-pain #fmri #neuroscience

health9 months ago•3 min saved

Therapy Transformed My Perspective on Chronic Pain

Air Force Veteran Ed Lucero managed his chronic pain through pain reprocessing therapy (PRT), which helped him understand and break the pain loop caused by neuroplastic pain, leading to improved mental health, reduced reliance on opioids, and a more active, fulfilling life.

via VA News (.gov)|

#chronic-pain #health #mental-health

health2 years ago•2 min saved

Unlocking the Brain's Potential for Treating Chronic Back Pain

A new study published in JAMA Network Open suggests that discussing pain attributions and helping patients understand that pain is often "in the brain" can lead to a reduction in chronic back pain. The study examined the effectiveness of pain reprocessing therapy (PRT), which teaches individuals to perceive pain signals as less threatening. After receiving PRT, two-thirds of participants reported being pain-free or nearly pain-free, compared to only 20% of placebo controls. The study highlights the importance of addressing the brain's role in chronic pain and encourages healthcare providers to discuss the reasons behind patients' pain, including causes outside of biomedical factors.

via University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus|

#brain-based-treatment #chronic-back-pain #health