social interactions – thoughts – emotions – activity

the pain experience

Take control by learning to:

Relate Better

Support and social activities improve pain management

Think Better

Thoughts impact the pain experience

Feel Better

Manage emotions to “turn down” the pain

Do More

Engage in activities & achieve goals

Physical Pain – Other Factors – Taking Control

Factors That Impact
the Pain Experience

The experience of chronic pain is created by a number of factors.

physical components of pain

We most frequently think about the physical component: a “signal” that is sent from some part of the body to the brain that something is “not right”. This is an important aspect of the pain experience.

other contributing factors of pain

However, research has shown that our thoughts, our emotions, our social interactions, and our activity level can all contribute to the feeling of pain. These factors can make the pain experience worse or better, depending on how we manage these aspects of pain.

take control of these factors

The Chronic Pain Management Program will help you to take control of these factors as you work with your doctor to manage the physical aspect.
To get started, watch the video below.

Understanding Chronic Pain

Choose Your Path

You can benefit from the Chronic Pain Management Program using the program on your own or by choosing to go through the program with guidance from a Goalistics-certified, licensed nurse practitioner or psychologist

  • an evidence-based program

  • an online, self-paced experience

  • four interactive learning centers

  • 15 interactive learning activities

  • 20 videos

  • 8 custom plans

  • all of the features of the “on your own” version

  • matched with a Goalistics-certified nurse practitioner or psychologist who is licensed in your state

  • one-on-one professional program guidance and support

  • a secure portal for you to store program plans and activities

  • virtual or face-to-face professional guidance

  • access to additional program materials

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Support can help and make you feel good

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Thoughts can impact pain making it better or worse

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Positive emotions can reduce the pain experience

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Engage in activities and achieve goals