PRT in Austin: Pain Relief, Targeting the Root Cause
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is an evidence-based technique (that means it's backed by science) used to treat chronic pain as well as migraines, dizziness, tinnitus, IBS, nausea, itching, fibromyalgia and more. It includes the use of mind-body techniques to teach your brain that it does not need to send these unnecessary signals to your body. PRT does not imply that your symptoms are "all in your head."
PRT: A cutting-edge approach to chronic pain.
In a randomized controlled trial of PRT at the University of Colorado Boulder, 98% of chronic pain patients reported improvement and 66% were pain-free or nearly pain-free after PRT treatment, with results largely maintained a year later.
How does PRT work?
In order for PRT to work, it is important to first accept the fact that your brain is capable of sending a pain signal or creating a symptom in your body, even in the absence of an injury or physical abnormality. Once that is understood, we work on "rewiring" your brain to send your body soothing messages of safety and neutrality, instead of messages of threat and pain.
PRT may be right for you if:
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your pain seems incongruent with physical abnormalities
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your pain doesn't make sense relative to the typical healing time for an injury
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your pain is worse with stress
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you have a history of emotional or physical trauma
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you have tried everything to get out of pain and haven't found relief
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you experience distress, annoyance, fear, or anxiety related to your pain
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your doctor recommended medical treatments, but you're interested in trying a conservative, mind-body approach
What if I have a medical condition or disease that causes my pain?
PRT is designed to treat neuroplastic pain. Most people with chronic pain have neuroplastic pain. Neuroplastic pain refers to pain that has developed over time because of a learned pathway in the brain (a 'false alarm'). Sometimes these pathways develop after an injury, sometimes in the absence of an injury. Other times, of course, pain is secondary to a condition such as rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis.
In the case of disease or medical conditions, PRT works by gently calming the nervous system and helping the brain dial down threat signals. It makes pain feel more manageable and helps you regain a sense of control, making it a powerful complement to your physician's care.