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A Chronic Pain Workshop

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Channel: Lee Health · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Each person in this class is suffering from chronic pain, and until attending the chronic pain workshop, many suffered in silence. “It’s hard when you have chronic pain every day, trying to keep up with exercise, trying to eat good, and trying to take care of yourself,” said Kathleen Haluchak, a participant of the chronic pain workshop

The complimentary six-week class is filled with patients living with a variety of different conditions from fibromyalgia, arthritis, lupus, and patients recovering from surgery. “What many participants don’t realize is there are multiple tools they can use to manage their pain, healthy eating, foods that can decrease inflammation, we teach a general flexibility program, we do a lot with mindfulness, distraction techniques,” said Sharon Krispinsky, a chronic health program coordinator with Lee Health 

The class also teaches participants HOPE, which stands for Hold On Pain Ends. “It is so interesting to see the first day everybody is very situated more on their own problems, and by the end of the class they are reaching out and thinking less and less of themselves and their pain,” said Lisa Armstrong, a volunteer with Lee Health. 

Maria Acevedo lives with fibromyalgia and decided to participate in the class after she experienced a car crash. “After the accident, I wasn’t physically active at all. My days consisted of being in my room alone and then now with the action plan, I look forward to completing it, I look forward to getting up, even if it’s 30-minute exercise,” said Maria. 

By sharing their experiences, bonding with others, and learning different techniques and exercises the class is helping participants manage their pain and improve their quality of life.

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