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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

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

Last week I wrote about the benefits of mindfulness for chronic pain management. Stopping to pay attention to the moment without

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

If you have been living with chronic pain, you may have found that you worry about yourself. What if your future is one of loneliness and isolation? What