Digging Deeper

We will be posting regular review articles, blogs, videos and introducing/interviewing new experts to help you develop further understanding of your chronic pain issues - so please check back.

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Beyond Medications: Non-Pharmacological Approaches To Chronic Pain Management

Date: 28th October 2024 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Beyond Medications: Non-Pharmacological Approaches To Chronic Pain Management Chronic pain is a complex and often debilitating condition that affects millions…

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The Bio-Psycho-Social Framework For Chronic Low Back Pain: A Comprehensive Approach

Date: 23rd September 2024 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

The Bio-Psycho-Social Framework For Chronic Low Back Pain: A Comprehensive Approach Chronic low back pain (CLBP) affects millions of people…

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The impact Mindfulness can have on Chronic Pain

Date: 24th July 2024 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Understanding The Impact Of Mindfulness On Chronic Pain Management Chronic pain is a debilitating condition that affects millions worldwide, often…

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Exploring The Role Of Self-Compassion In Pain Relief Techniques

Date: 11th June 2024 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Exploring The Role Of Self-Compassion In Pain Relief Techniques Living with chronic pain can feel like an endless battle, affecting…

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How useful are anti-depressant tablets in managing chronic pain?

Date: 05th June 2024 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

About one in five people globally live with chronic pain, and it is a common reason for seeing a doctor, accounting…

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ACT for PAIN receives approval from National Institute of Clinical excellence

Date: 18th October 2023 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

We are pleased to announce that ACT for PAIN (an online self-management program for chronic pain), after a rigorous assessment…

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British Medical Journal summarises modern approach to chronic pain

Date: 28th June 2023 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

  Chronic pain: definitions and diagnosis | The BMJ A very helpful article dealing with how we should approach chronic…

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Mindfulness programs helps patients come off long-term opiates

Date: 30th May 2023 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Reducing Opioid Use for Chronic Pain With a Group-Based Intervention: A Randomized Clinical Trial | Substance Use and Addiction Medicine…

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A recent study on Transcranial neurostimulation for fibromyalgia and a review of the potential benefits

Date: 03rd May 2023 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Neuromodulation May Help Treat Women With Fibromyalgia Active transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) can help relieve pain in women suffering…

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A psychologist and pain sufferer reflects on acceptance

Date: 01st March 2023 | By: Dr Lourdes Gaspar

Radically Accepting Chronic Pain | Psychology Today United Kingdom   This is a very good article from a psychologist and…

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