CHRONIC PAIN
Chronic pain, defined as pain lasting three months or longer, can be a debilitating condition that significantly impacts daily life, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life. It can lead to fatigue, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and limitations in activities you once enjoyed.

Chronic Pain: Finding Relief and Reclaiming Your Life Through Mindfulness
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:
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Shifting focus: Instead of getting caught up in the distress of pain, mindfulness encourages you to observe your experience with curiosity and acceptance.
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Reducing emotional reactivity: Mindfulness helps you detach from the emotional suffering associated with pain, decreasing feelings of fear, anger, and frustration.
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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.
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Improving coping skills: Mindfulness equips you with tools to manage pain flare-ups and navigate daily challenges with greater ease.
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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:
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Fibromyalgia: A widespread musculoskeletal pain accompanied by fatigue, sleep, memory, and mood issues.
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Migraines: Recurring headaches that can cause severe throbbing pain or a pulsing sensation, often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound.
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Back pain: Pain in the lower or upper back, often caused by injury, overuse, or underlying medical conditions.
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Arthritis: Joint inflammation causing pain, stiffness, and swelling.
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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:
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Mindful breathing: Focusing on the breath to anchor attention and reduce stress, which can exacerbate pain.
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Body scan meditation: Bringing awareness to different parts of the body, noticing sensations without judgment.
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Mindful movement: Gentle exercises like yoga or tai chi to improve flexibility, reduce tension, and promote body awareness.
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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.