What I Know About Chronic Pain After 47 Years Of Treating Patients
In my many years of clinical practice and research, I’ve treated a countless number of people in chronic muscle and joint pain. I’ve learned a lot. When I was a young physician, I thought that chronic...
View ArticleBeliefs That Keep You In Pain
The quote “In order to change we must be sick and tired of being sick and tired” carries a volume of truth. But sometimes we have unrecognized, hidden or even subconscious beliefs that keep us in pain...
View ArticlePicking Yourself Up When Chronic Pain’s Got You Down
There’s nothing quite like waking up in the morning and, for an instant, feeling that initial sense of quiet and calm. And then – whammo!! – your mind comes rushing in, reminding you that your life is...
View ArticleWhy You Should Never Take Antidepressants For Chronic Pain
If you’ve been in pain management therapies for years, you’ve probably come to the conclusion that they don’t work. And you’re right. So what do you do when you live in chronic pain? Many sufferers...
View ArticleDoctors Treat Women Differently Than They Treat Men
Wherever you live, Professor Rothbart can help you at home. Information on Long Distance Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy: Video – Long Distance Therapy For Chronic Pain Long Distance Therapy Increases...
View ArticleIs Gender Bias In Health Care Negatively Affecting You?
Gender bias in health care is a serious concern. In an article in Salon.com, a woman recounted her experience with her doctor in which he told her that her symptoms were all in her head. I’d like to...
View ArticleTips For Men On Supporting A Partner With Chronic Pain
There is an excellent article written in The Good Men Project, entitled, 23 Tips For Men On Supporting A Partner With Chronic Pain. The author, Pete Beisner, writes; “We will be celebrating our 14th...
View ArticleHow To Understand And Help The Chronic Pain Sufferer In Your Life
It’s been said that it’s hard to understand something if it hasn’t happened to you. This may be said for both emotional and physical problems. If you’ve never felt despair or hopelessness, it’s hard to...
View ArticleThe Link Between Chronic Pain and Depression
“According to the National Institutes of Health, 76.2 million (1 in 4) Americans have experienced chronic pain. And chronic pain plays a role in many mental health conditions.” According to a study...
View ArticleWhat It Feels Like To Live With A Spouse Who Has Chronic Pain
Wherever you live, Professor Rothbart can help you at home. Information on Long Distance Rothbart Proprioceptive Therapy: Video – Long Distance Therapy For Chronic Pain Long Distance Therapy Increases...
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