Treatments: Cognitive Behavior Therapy Group Treatment for Chronic Pain, Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

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New Treatments for Chronic Pain

Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a new and exciting treatment for people suffering from chronic pain.

Many people suffer with chronic pain from a multitude of different causes including, but not limited to, back and neck injuries, headache or migraine, arthritis, and fibromylagia. Medications are often prescribed for these conditions, and surgical treatments may be recommended and effective.

However despite these treatments some patients are left with enduring chronic pain which effects functioning and satisfaction.

Pain itself is a stressor in someone’s life. Through extensive research on pain we have learned that stress from pain can itself worsen pain. This can lead to a vicious circle of pain and stress that can lead to further deterioration and the person struggling with chronic pain can find his/herself stuck in a state of hopelessness and despair about the impact that the disorder has had on life.

Pain is real and this real pain causes a stress reaction which can be addressed in group sessions where people learn new ways to identify stressors, and disconnect the pain-stress connection. As well as improvement in levels of pain and functioning there can be a decrease in anxiety and/or depression symptoms associated with this difficult illness.

Chronic pain can increase stress and anxiety, and gradually lead to the development of distorted thoughts and ideas, which themselves can become stressful.

Cognitive therapy for chronic pain is an excellent and effective addition to a treatment plan that should already include medical and surgical treatments where recommended.