When your brain's "smoke alarm" is out of whack - teaching patients about central sensitization

The Integrative Palliative Podcast

Central sensitization is the brain's way of keeping us safe. The brain's "smoke alarm" becomes overly sensitive and makes us feel pain when there is no actual tissue damage. Basically the brain lies to us and this lie can reduce function and quality of life. Pain education and mind-body techniques can decrease central sensitization, calm the nervous system back down and reduce pain. Here are some tips for how to teach patients about central sensitization.
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