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Pain Management Rehabilitation Program

Lifestyle Program

Am I ready?
You are ready when you want to make a commitment to changing your lifestyle habits for chronic pain management.

You are willing to:

  • Follow through on a long-term treatment plan.
  • Explore barriers to progress.
  • Stop all addictive substances to optimize retraining.

Admission based on Multidisciplinary Pain Team Evaluation

  • The team will evaluate your case to determine the treatment plan that best fits you.

Evaluations may include any or all of these:

    • Initial Video or Phone Visit to provide you more information and ask a few basic questions
    • Pharmacist
    • Pain Management Physician
    • Physical Therapist

PHASES

Skill-Building (8 weeks or more)
Designed to give you a structured practice schedule, this phase can build a strong foundation of skills that can easily be integrated into daily life.

Rehabilitation (Variable days and times)
Based on our assessment, a physical rehabilitation plan will be developed. This phase deepens and further integrates your skills into daily life.

Opioid Medication Tapering (if indicated)
If you are on opioid medication and want to taper, PMRP specialists will support you during this process.

Schedule
Variable days and times depending on team recommendations and your availability.

Location:
At this time, all groups are virtual through the application, Microsoft Teams.

Information:
Call 408-530-2950

PMRP VIDEO

  • Video is currently undergoing update

HIGHLIGHTS

Pain Management Classes- Core Groups
In these classes you will learn how to manage chronic pain by retraining your nervous system and restore your Mind-Body connection.

Each 90 min group has 3 components which include:

  • Group Discussion on Pain Management Topics
    A few of the many topics we explore are pacing, prioritizing, planning, sleep quality, integration of tools into daily life, wellness and flare plans, maintaining motivation, communicating effectively about one’s limits, managing expectations of self and others, and overcoming guilt.
  • Relaxation/Awareness Practices
    We practice becoming more aware, conscious breathing, and calming stress responses.
  • Mindful Movement
    We learn ways to move that help retrain the Mind-Body connection. We practice body scanning and breathing w/movement. Body mechanics, sleep positions, flexibility, balance, and strengthening are all covered.

Feldenkrais
This method of “Awareness Through Movement” helps change neuromuscular patterns. Lessons involve thinking, sensing, moving, and imagining. Lessons can be done sitting or lying down.

Mind-Body Practice Group
We practice Mind-Body tools for expanding awareness and nervous system regulation. Examples are: meditation, breathing, relaxation, mindfulness, tapping, etc.

Mindful Movement
Led by our physical therapist, this group practices gentle, mindful movements that enhance both relaxation and flexibility.

Nutrition
The Nutrition Talk will cover the basic principles of what to eat (or not eat!) if you have chronic pain. We emphasize using the Mediterranean Diet, antioxidants, and other strategies to improve health and reduce pain.

Physical Therapy Assessment
You will meet with the physical therapist in your first week of class to assess your basic functional abilities. The Physical Therapist will develop the beginning of your Physical Therapy plan. The team will continue to monitor you progress throughout all phases of treatment.

Physical Therapy in Rehabilitation Phase
A more individualized physical therapy plan will be created after completing Skill-Building Phase. The plan will focus on continued body awareness, improving posture, body mechanics, task modification, and gentle approaches to stretching and strengthening.

Qi Gong
Qi Gong aligns awareness with breathing and slow gentle movement. Qi Gong can be practiced sitting, standing, or lying down. Health benefits include pain relief, improved mood, decreased stress.

Yoga
Breathing practices and the slow gentle stretches of yoga aid in reducing muscle tension, pain sensitivity, stress, and anxiety. Yoga can aid in “forming an alliance with your body.” It can be practiced sitting, standing, or lying down.