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Anyone had a successful experience w/ Mayo Pain Rehabilitation Center?
Chronic Pain | Last Active: Jun 8 5:23pm | Replies (64)Comment receiving replies
Hi there @kmdenton33. Living with CSS can be very challenging. I'm sorry to hear you've been diagnosed with it. I completely understand your apprehension about applying to the pain rehab program, it is expensive and a big commitment for 3 weeks.
My experience with PRC was fantastic and life changing. It was intense, but well worth the investment as it taught me so much about myself physically emotionally and behaviorally, and gave the tools for me to have a better quality of life. What I liked best was that PRC teachers fundamentals of comprehensive pain management which apply to the person as a whole. It's important to go in with an open mind and be dedicated to learn and accept change. FYI, you don't need to be on opioids to attend the program.
There is a the CSS video by Dr Sletten from the Florida pain rehab Center which really gives a good breakdown of what CSS is and how the program helps. Have you seen this video yet?
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Hi! Thank you for responding - yes I have watched the video. I have also ran across someone who did the PRC program and said it changed his life. He has actually summarised what he learned in the program along with additional information - I have already been applying a lot of the concepts - I am starting to do better and have been stretching and light weights and besides my bulging discs, I have been doing a lot better. I am going to see how I do over the next 30 days. If I am still having bad days, I will sign up. I am an open to advice kind of person and constantly work on changing how I think. I have been applying the “Pace yourself” and pain does not equal harm which has helped tremendously. I have big ADHD and not on meds so it is hard for me to pay attention for 8 hours but I am still considering it.