Hello @tyyne21wigwam - Good for you for thinking outside of the box and looking at ways you can help yourself manage your condition. Learning about Central Sensitization Syndrome (CSS) can be helpful and validating when trying to understand the "why behind the what". After acute problems are fixed or attempted to be fixed and 3 - 6 months later there remains pain and symptoms, unfortunately chronic sets in - as you 10 years later have dealt with.

Here is an amazing CSS video by Mayo Clinic's Dr. Christopher Sletten who teaches at Mayo's pain rehab center in FL:

Central Sensitization Syndrome - Dr. Christopher Sletten -

I graduated the PRC and worked with Dr. Sletten a couple of years ago. Please ask away if you have any questions about CSS or the program. I'm happy to help.

Here are CSS discussions you may like to look over and learn from:

Central Sensitization - please share your stories -

- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/central-sensitization-please-share-your-stories/

Mayo Pain Rehab Program -

- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/mayo-pain-rehabilitation-program/

Also, recently, members like @angieleigh, @westcom and @berniep have discussed Dr. John Sarno, his books and podcasts as being helpful for chronic issues. Take a look:

Tension Myositis Syndrome: What helped you?

- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/tms-1/

I hope you find motivation and inspiration to continue your quest of learning about CSS and using diversion to quell your pain. Kudos to you for self advocating! What types of tools have you currently been using?

Have you discovered benefits of diaphragmatic breathing or mindful mediation yet?