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Sleep plays a crucial role in the daily experience of people with chronic pain.  Of course,

In the presentation below, Dr. Ruehlman discusses the biopsychosocial model of chronic pain. Pain is so much more than the pain signal. Once you understand all of

Living with severe pain can be a trigger for depression, a

If you have chronic pain, you may be at risk for depression. In one study, 35% of

Your family lives with your pain too. Although they can't feel what you feel,

In spin class, I have frequently heard instructors say  "rinse it out" after a particularly intense bout of cycling. I

Pain is often linked with anxiety. Let's face it, pain can

Living with chronic pain may have led you to feel that you have lost control of your life. This is a natural and common response. Unfortunately, reduced feelings

There is an important  link between negative emotion and chronic pain. Depression, anger, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and fear can make pain worse