@gshfmb You're welcome. It's good to hear you're working with physical therapy. I hope they provide you help not only while working with them but to use at home when you work with yourself. "Motion is Lotion" as we say in Mayo Pain Rehab. The important key is to learn how to move appropriately.

I hear you about the island. It's not easy to pop into a Mayo Clinic. I flew from NY to FL and was blessed to have Medicare cover my whole 3-week pain rehab experience, however I incurred the expense of travel, hotel and meals.

Recently Connect was privy to have access to Dr. Sletten's Mayo PRC Family Day videos. Dr. Sletten is the director of the PRC in FL and breaks down concepts to the families of participants each of the 3 weeks they are there. The videos contain an inside peek of the principles and tools used for rehabilitation. I graduated the PRC almost 2 years ago and it was the hardest thing I've ever done, but most rewarding and life changing. My husband was able to learn about what I was experiencing in rehab each week so he could support and encourage me.

I'm happy to share the Week 1 video with you, and any other Connect member out there who is curious about Mayo PRC or who knows they can't get there but wants to pick Mayo's brain on how this program works. There is no shame in the game in learning or hearing about a plan you may be able to apply to your current situation, especially if its beneficial. Dr. Sletten explains the "Cycle of Pain" and the science behind "chronic". He educates on many factors and presents on how lifestyle changes can empower you. He's also kind of funny. Take a peek...

Mayo Clinic Pain Rehabilitation Center - Family Day Week 1:

If you, @gshfmb, or any other Connect member watches the Week 1 video and would like to see the following Week 2 and Week 3 please do not hesitate to let me know and I'd be happy to share. There are always ways each of us can continue to improve, even in pain. Keep your chin up, you're not alone.