Resources for Pain

How one mother's journey through chronic pain led to unexpected healing through mind-body medicine Life Before the Pain Before CRPS I was...

Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is a science-backed approach that helps retrain the brain to interpret pain signals correctly. By shifting from fear to safety, PRT can calm the nervous system and break the chronic pain cycle. Learn how it works, the research behind it, and why it’s transforming pain recovery.

CBT helps ease chronic pain by breaking the pain–stress cycle, reframing thoughts, and building skills to improve daily life and resilience.

How Modern Pain Psychology Is Building on His Legacy If you’ve heard of Dr. John Sarno , chances are you’re one of millions of people who...

The Link Between Stress, Emotions, and Chronic Pain If you’ve ever noticed your pain getting worse after a stressful day—or flaring up...

Chronic pain is a complex experience shaped by both physical and psychological factors. At Menda Health, our approach to pain psychology...

By Les Aria, PhD  I   December 4, 2024 Read Time : 3-4 minutes We all know that pain psychology is a critical part of pain management....

By Les Aria, PhD  I   October 23, 2024 Read Time : 4-6 minutes When treating persistent pain, we often focus on two critical components:...

I hear a knock on my on my bedroom door - it's my roommate. “I’m going for a hike today, want to join?” he chirped. I replied with a meek...

When a person is in pain for a prolonged period of time (3+ months), their brain and body change. It forms "pain pathways" that can be...

By Les Aria, PhD  I  Sep 3, 2024 As a physician, you've likely encountered patients who seem unresponsive to various interventions....

Pain can be an unwelcome companion, shaping the course of our lives. For Leslie, it was the persistent pain in her feet and ankles that...

Dr. Leonchick is a Rheumatologist. She shares an experience from her patient with Ankylosing Spondylitis and his recovery.

Dr. Jennifer Huggins woke up one day with severe pelvic pain. She was eventually diagnosed with interstitial cystitis. After battling for...

Amber Richard has a doctorate in physical therapy and is a Menda Pain Recovery coach.

Dr. David Hanscom is a trained spine surgeon. His life mission shifted when he recovered from his chronic pain, not through surgery.

Dr. Heather Martarella is a pain psychologist in northern California. Her journey to becoming one started with her own chronic pain.

Chronic pain affects 50 Million people in the US and almost a Billion worldwide. We've compiled a list of inspiring bloggers who share...

Rachel suffered from twenty migraines a month for over 8 years. Through Menda's Pain Reprocessing Bootcamp, she returns to exercise,...

Our community has been the most important part of our journey so far. We're excited to share with you that Remedy is changing to Menda...