Spine and Sports Medicine NYC
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Pain Management
Located at 275 Madison Avenue in Manhattan.
Call us for an appointment at 212.986.3888
Your pain is all in your head!
Not really.. Pain is both a physical and psychological experience. Often times we can minimize the feeling of physical pain through certain techniques that target our thoughts, emotions, or behaviors. The brain plays such a central role in the pain process and “there are a number of self-management techniques for pain”, according to Dr. Brian Kessler, our Medical Director at Spine and Sports.
Dr. Kessler’s Techniques for Managing Pain
- Deep breathing exercises
- Muscle relaxation
- Guided imagery
- Meditation
- Thought stopping (exiting rumination on negative thoughts)
- Positive conversations
- Daily interaction with friends and family
Self-management techniques can give a person an increased sense of control over his or her pain. According to Dr. Kessler, “This can help to reduce pain levels, and with less pain, a person is able to function better.” In summary, while pain isn’t completely in your head, there are actions you can take to help yourself psychologically manage your physical pain.
If you are experiencing chronic pain in New York, visit us online or call us at 212.986.3888 to book an appointment.
