It is important to be patient with chronic pain. There are reasons why pain has become chronic and it is highly unlikely that pain will disappear quickly once patterns have been established. This is why patience practice is one of my primary coaching principles. I know, I know… It is so difficult to be patient […]

In the coming months, we will see an increasing link between Covid-19 and chronic pain. Some victims of the disease have faced permanent damage to bodily tissues and the complete effects of exposure to the virus are not yet known. From past experience, I can guarantee an upswing in chronic pain and illness as a […]

Self-coaching for pain management can make dramatic positive differences in life using constructive and self-directed practices. Over the years, many people have written to me expressing an interest in coaching themselves towards a better life with less pain. They often asked what they can do to help themselves and usually said that there were prohibitive […]

If you want to be happy and truly healthy, it is vitally important to learn to let go of control. In fact, you will need to go beyond this goal and understand that control does not even exist in life to any certain degree. Instead, the very concept of control, although designed to give us […]

It is true that you can’t move forward looking backwards. Being trapped in the past and replaying negative mental movies day after day are sure ways to remain in pain, mentally, physically and psychologically. Unfortunately, this is the normal way of life for most people who suffer from chronic pain. What does it actually mean […]

Many noted authors have written about how the advancement of the medical business model has directly fostered the epidemic of chronic pain we now see spreading around the developed world like a plague. I agree that the modern epidemic of pain is certainly fostered by changes in how doctors do business and how patients are […]

In beginning this essay titled, One Reason Medical Science Fails Chronic Pain Patients, I found it virtually impossible to stay on topic and concentrate on just a single cause of disappointment with the modern medical sector in treating long-term pain. However, I will do my best to stay on course and verbally develop what I […]

Commit to your goals and succeed. It is as simple as that. I could end this blog post right here, but I will expand on this thought for universal benefit. What is commitment? Why do so many people have a difficult time with it? What are the major impediments to fulfilling a commitment? These are […]

You would be amazed how many people of all backgrounds, professions and interests write to me and ask the very same question, “Why can’t chronic pain be cured?” My response is often detailed and probably confounds more people than it helps, but I must tell the truth of the matter, since this is my field […]

Today’s lesson is to stop asking why. Just stop. You will never be able to answer the question and will suffer more by trying. Why me? Why now? Why am I sick? Why do I have pain? Why, why, why? Do you expect an answer? It is not coming. If you insist, then your answer […]