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Chronic Pain & Neurodivergence: Is There A Link?
Lately, I’ve been hearing a lot about the link between neurodivergence and chronic pain conditions. It seems like more and more I come across people with a diagnosis of ADHD or Autism (or…
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Exercising for EDS and Hypermobility: Ways to Feel Safe with Movement
Hypermobility, EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) or hEDS (hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome) can all make exercising feel daunting. Experiencing pain, fatigue, dizziness, or fear around if you will hurt yourself can all be reasons…
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Fibromyalgia: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
Fibromyalgia: What It Is Fibromyalgia is a fairly common syndrome in the general population, with a prevalence of 2-3% of people worldwide. Women are 3x as likely to have Fibromyalgia than men. Fibromyalgia…
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How Acceptance And Commitment Therapy Can Help Chronic Pain
Living with chronic pain can be a hard thing to accept. Acceptance and Commitment therapy is a form of cognitive behavioural therapy that can be used to help treat chronic pain. How does…
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How To Know If You Have Neuroplastic Pain
Neuroplastic pain is pain that occurs when the brain misinterprets pain signals. The brain starts thinking signals from the body are dangerous causing pain. This does not mean that the pain is not…
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Trauma & Chronic Pain: Is There A Link?
First off, I know that this can be a sensitive and challenging topic for many, so please give yourself grace as you read. Take breaks as needed, skip parts that are too overwhelming,…
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Different Types of Pain
Did you know that there are different types of pain? Pain is complex, and occurs due to many different factors. Let’s dive into 3 different types of pain! Nociceptive Pain Nociceptive pain is…
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How Working in Your Window of Tolerance Can Help Chronic Pain
What is the Window of Tolerance? The window of tolerance is the state of being regulated. When you are living life within your window of tolerance, you feel that you can take on…
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5 Tips for Sticking to a Movement Plan
Sticking to a movement plan can be challenging, especially when living with chronic pain. Below are tips to help you stay moving and stick to a plan! Set Realistic Goals: Setting short-term specific…
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3 MORE Daily Habits You Can do to Help Your Chronic Pain
Last month I shared 3 daily habits you can do to help your chronic pain. This month I share 3 more daily habits! These habits continue to focus on the nervous system. By…