Most of the chronic pain research I have reviewed over the past two decades has been very clear about treatment outcomes. The best prognosis occurs when you are very proactive in your own treatment process. One way to do this is to learn as much as you can about your pain and effective pain management.

Knowledge is power. Once you know what is really going on with your body and mind, you can start taking action to effectively manage your pain. In fact, it is vital that you begin to see pain as your friend, instead of your enemy. I know this is much easier said than done.

Many of my patients have looked at me like I’m crazy when I tell them they must make peace with their pain and that pain can be their friend. Some even tell me—very strongly—that they can’t buy that, but nevertheless it is true.

So, how do you get this pain management information?  Of course I believe a great place to start is on our website at www.addiction-free.com.  Below are just a few of the pain management websites that we have posted on our Resources page.  You can also go to our Publications page and check out my book The Addiction-Free Pain Management Recovery Guide to learn how to develop an effective pain management plan.

Useful Websites

American Academy of Pain Management
http://www.aapainmanage.org
The American Academy of Pain Management is the largest multidisciplinary pain society and largest physician based pain society in the United States. The Academy is a nonprofit multidisciplinary credentialing society providing credentialing to practitioners in the area of pain management.

American Society of Pain Management Nursing
http://www.aspmn.org
The American Society for Pain Management Nursing is an organization of professional nurses dedicated to promoting and providing optimal care of individuals with pain, including the management of its sequelae. This is accomplished through education, standards, advocacy, and research.

Benson Henry Institute
http://www.mbmi.org/default.asp
The Benson Henry Institute is a world leader in the study, advancement, and clinical practice of mind/body medicine. At our newly updated site, you can find help if you’re experiencing the negative effects of stress; learn how to elicit the relaxation response; review courses for health professionals; and sample a new line of relaxation CDs. Breathe deeply…exhale…and make the mind/body connection.

Dancing With Pain
http://www.dancingwithpain.com
Dancing with Pain® offers educational seminars, movement workshops, and community forums that help individuals navigate through the world of chronic pain and discover natural pain relief.

If you would like to learn more about effective chronic pain management please read my article Serving People with Chronic Pain that you can download for free on our Ariticles page.

If you want to learn more about the Addiction-Free Pain Management® System please check out our website at www.addiction-free.com. To look for my upcoming trainings please go to our Calendar page.

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