Negative thinking is a common part of the chronic pain condition. It seeps in reaction to the persistent and ongoing pain. It can be called catastrophizing. Research has shown catastrophizing increases one's risk of developing chronic pain and also helps the pain persist. Breaking the negative thinking cycle is important in the recovery of chronic pain.
Jim Prussack is a physical therapist and founder of The Pain PT. He works with those suffering from chronic pain and other chronic health ailments worldwide via Skype and locally in the San Diego, California area. Jim uses a treatment approach that targets the brain and nervous system in relation to chronic health disorders. He can be found at www.thepainpt.com
