At New Horizons Therapy NY, we understand the complex challenges of living with chronic pain. Our therapists utilize mindfulness-based therapies to help you develop skills to manage pain, reduce suffering, and reclaim a sense of control over your life.

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How Mindfulness Helps with Chronic Pain:

Mindfulness involves paying attention to the present moment without judgment. This approach can be incredibly beneficial for chronic pain by:

• Shifting focus: Instead of getting caught up in the distress of pain, mindfulness encourages you to observe your experience with curiosity and acceptance.

• Reducing emotional reactivity: Mindfulness helps you detach from the emotional suffering associated with pain, decreasing feelings of fear, anger, and frustration.

• Increasing body awareness: By bringing gentle attention to bodily sensations, you can develop a more nuanced understanding of your pain and identify areas of tension.

• Improving coping skills: Mindfulness equips you with tools to manage pain flare-ups and navigate daily challenges with greater ease.

• Enhancing self-care: Mindfulness promotes self-compassion and encourages healthy habits that support pain management, such as relaxation techniques, gentle movement, and healthy sleep.

 

Chronic Pain Conditions We Treat:

• Fibromyalgia: A widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues.

• Migraines: Recurring headaches that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.

• Back pain: Pain in the lower or upper back, often caused by injury, overuse, or underlying medical conditions.

• Arthritis: Joint inflammation causing pain, stiffness, and swelling.

• Neuropathic pain: Pain caused by damage or disease affecting the somatosensory nervous system.

 

Our Mindfulness-Based Approaches:

Our therapists integrate a variety of mindfulness techniques into your treatment plan, including:

• Mindful breathing: Focusing on the breath to anchor attention and reduce stress, which can exacerbate pain.

• Body scan meditation: Bringing awareness to different parts of the body, noticing sensations without judgment.

• Mindful movement: Gentle exercises like yoga or tai chi to improve flexibility, reduce tension, and promote body awareness.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): A mindfulness-based therapy that helps you accept your pain, identify your values, and take actions that align with those values.

 

Find Relief and Reclaim Your Life:

If you're living with chronic pain, mindfulness-based therapies at New Horizons Therapy NY can provide you with the tools and support you need to manage your pain, reduce suffering, and live a more fulfilling life.