Linyi Hsing, MSW
A New Map for
Chronic Pain Recovery
If you have tried every possible treatment and are still in pain,If your doctors cannot find a clear cause for your pain,If you are feeling frustrated and can't see a way out,Don't give up, there is a way out.
Brain - The Missing Link
Have you ever had diarrhea when you felt nervous? Have you ever had a headache when you felt stressed out? And have you ever noticed when you felt scared, your back pain was worse?Neuroscience research shows that the cause of this type of pain is a heightened sensitivity of the neural circuits in the brain rather than structural abnormalities. And most cases of chronic pain fall into this category.This type of pain is known as primary pain or neuroplastic pain.
Why are conventional treatments often ineffective or only temporarily effective for treating neuroplastic pain?Conventional treatments such a surgery, injection, etc. are designed to correct structural damages.Neuroplastic pain, however, is not caused by structural damages but rather a heightened sensitivity of the brain/nervous system.Neuroplastic pain requires a new paradigm of treatment.
It's not all in your head
Neuroplastic pain is 100% real and can cause havoc and immense suffering in one's life.In neuroplastic pain, the brain's pain pathways become overly sensitive due to prolonged pain/stress signals. This can lead to misinterpreting signals from the body and sending out persistent pain signals even after an injury has healed.Neuroplastic pain can also develop without an initial injury.
How common is neuroplastic pain?
A recent clinical study involving 222 patients with chronic back/neck pain estimated that 88% of them had neuroplastic pain (Howard Schubiner, MD, 2024).Even when physical abnormalities such as bulging disc, disc degeneration, etc. are present on the MRI scan, it's still possible that you have neuroplastic pain.
How do you know if you have neuroplastic pain?
These are some common signs that you may have neuroplastic pain:
Pain originated during time of stress.
Pain came on without an initial injury, or pain persisted after initial injury was healed.
Pain is inconsistent. For example, it is there in the morning but not in the afternoon.
Pain moves around, from one part of the body to another.
Pain is affected by stress level. For example, pain is worse when you are at work, pain is better when you are doing something enjoyable.
Doctors can't find any clear cause for your pain.
If you also have a range of other symptoms such as IBS, food sensitivity, allergies, anxiety, etc.
A New Paradigm of Treatment
Try a free PRT coaching session or a class (via Zoom)
Complimentary Coaching Session
This is a 60-minute individual coaching session via zoom. You will receive an email with available time slots.
Live Zoom Class: A New Map for Chronic Pain Recovery
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Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT)
PRT is an evidence-based psychological treatment that helps you change your brain’s habitual response to pain and other danger signals.PRT incorporates simple techniques like somatic tracking, mindfulness and processes that address the emotional dimension of pain to help you rewire the brain's pain pathways, strengthening new neural pathways and diminishing old, pain/stress-related circuits.
Benefits of PRT
PRT offers a range of potential benefits:
Pain reduction or elimination
Reduction of fear, frustration and anxiety around pain
Improved mobility and functionality
Reduced pain-inducing behaviors and habits, e.g. worries, self-pressure, preoccupation
Improved emotional regulation
Lower overall stress level
Reduced dependency on medications
Regaining control of life
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Linyi Hsing, MSW
Linyi is trained in Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) by the Pain Reprocessing Therapy Center and certified as a PRT practitioner. She also completed additional training in Pain Reprocessing coaching. She offers services as an independent practitioner, not affiliated with the center.Linyi is passionate about helping more people understand the mind-body connection in chronic pain. She helps chronic pain sufferers go from feeling frustrated and overwhelmed by their pain experience to feeling empowered with renewed confidence in their health and ability to enjoy life.She offers classes and individual coaching via Zoom.
Education & TrainingMasters of Social Work, University of MichiganPain Reprocessing Therapy practitioner certification, training provided by the Pain Reprocessing Therapy CenterIntegrative Health Coach Professional Training, Duke HealthMindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) Professional Internship, UMass Memorial Health Center for Mindfulness
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