Posts by Hannah Friedman
Rethinking Chronic Pain: Considering the Whole Person
Treating patients with chronic pain is difficult because there is no one-size-fits-all approach. While many treatment options for pain considers one aspect of pain—the physical effects—chronic pain is multidimensional, affecting the whole person. This approach is often understudied and undocumented. How can clinicians start to approach chronic pain as a condition that affects multiple aspects…
Read MoreIntegrating Self-Management Resources into Pain Care: A Guide for Healthcare Providers
Chronic pain is complex, persistent, and deeply personal. While clinical care remains central, many patients benefit from ongoing support between appointments. Introducing reliable, free online self-management resources—such as the I-Engage Academy—can help patients feel more supported, confident, and engaged in their pain management journey. Why Self-Management Resources Matter Research consistently shows that engaged patients have…
Read MoreDesensitization Therapy for Chronic Pain: Retrain Your Nervous System
For many people with chronic pain, even gentle sensations like a soft breeze or light touch can feel painful. This type of heightened sensitivity, known as allodynia, often results from changes in how the nervous system processes information. When pain becomes chronic, the nervous system can become overprotective, amplifying pain signals and reacting to harmless…
Read MoreWhy Your Mind and Spirit Matter in Chronic Pain
Pain patients are often confronted with treatment options that don’t fit their needs. When seeking medical care for chronic pain, very rarely do clinicians consider the whole person: their mind, body, and spirit. As a condition that affects the whole person—physically, mentally, socially—effective treatments should incorporate all aspects of the patient. Navigating the complex world…
Read MoreAffirmations for Chronic Pain: Reframing Thoughts, Supporting Healing
Living with chronic pain can challenge more than your body, it can take a toll on your thoughts, emotions, and overall outlook. When pain is persistent, it’s easy to fall into negative thinking patterns that increase stress, reduce motivation, and make coping feel harder. That’s where affirmations for chronic pain can help. These short, supportive…
Read MorePersonalizing Chronic Pain Management with AI—New Research
As the complexity of managing chronic pain continues to challenge traditional treatment approaches due to the highly individual nature of pain, it’s important to explore options that are customizable to each patient. A study recently published in the Journal of Artificial Intelligence and Technology proposes a new framework suggesting that personalization, grounded in artificial intelligence…
Read MoreSneak Peek of the Sartorius Muscle Lesson: Anatomical Atlas of the Lower Limb
The Sartorius muscle is a long, thin, and uniquely complex structure within the anterior compartment of the thigh. As the longest muscle in the human body, often exceeding 50 cm, it presents both clinical significance and technical challenges during therapeutic neuromodulator injections, particularly for those managing spasticity in the lower limb. In the Anatomical Atlas…
Read MoreWhy Sleep Deprivation Worsens Pain: Chronic Pain and Sleep
If you live with chronic pain, you’ve likely noticed a frustrating pattern: the worse your pain, the harder it is to sleep; the less you sleep, the worse your pain feels. This isn’t just anecdotal. A growing body of research confirms that sleep deprivation and pain are deeply interconnected, creating a cycle that can be…
Read MoreUnderstanding the Nervous System’s Role in Chronic Pain
If you live with chronic pain, you’ve probably noticed that it’s not just a sore back or achy joints. Pain can feel all encompassing. That’s because your nervous system plays such a major role in chronic pain. This article will explore how chronic pain and the nervous system are interconnected. We’ll discuss strategies for calming…
Read MoreAnatomical Atlas of the Upper Limb Lesson Preview: The Pectoralis Major Muscle
A spotlight from the Anatomical Atlas of the Upper Limb Related to Neuromodulator Injections and Management of Spasticity The Pectoralis Major muscle is a critical component of the anterior chest wall and plays an important role in upper limb mobility and function. As the superior and largest muscle of the anterior thorax, it is often…
Read MoreNew Anatomical Model with Fat Pads for Aesthetic Injection Education
We’re excited to announce a powerful upgrade to the Medical Aesthetic Injections Considerations and Approaches course on Myoguide Academy: the release of our enhanced 3D-anatomical head and neck model, Martha with Fat Pads. This updated model takes medical aesthetic injection education to the next level giving learners the ability to explore facial fat pads in…
Read MoreChronic Pain-Friendly Meal Prep: How to Eat Well Without the Extra Effort
When you live with chronic pain, tasks like grocery shopping, meal prep, cooking, or washing dishes can feel overwhelming. However, eating well is one of the most powerful tools you have for managing your symptoms. The good news? Healthy meals don’t have to be complicated or exhausting. With a little planning, meal prep can be…
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