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How Does Pain Health Coaching Help?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

By Emily Ness<\/strong><\/p>\n

Gain the life you love with pain health coaching from the Minnesota Head, Neck, and Pain Clinic.<\/strong><\/p>\n

It takes courage and a strategic plan to\u00a0defeat chronic pain<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. Our professional staff and healthcare coaches understand the trenches of\u00a0chronic pain<\/span>. A pain health coach empathizes with people suffering from pain and is passionate about helping them thrive despite the pain and lessen its impact. We will walk beside you as you discover your own courage and path to recovery.<\/p>\n

What is a Pain Health Coach?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A pain health coach assists in preventive care for pain issues and\u00a0avoiding possible addiction during pain treatment<\/a><\/strong><\/em>. They are compassionate and relatable professionally trained individuals in personal wellness coaching.<\/p>\n

A Health and Wellness Coach is defined by the National Institute of Health as \u201cA patient-centered approach wherein patients at least partially determine their goals, use self-discovery or active learning processes together with content education to work toward their goals, and self-monitor behaviors to increase accountability, all within the context of an interpersonal relationship with a coach. The coach is a healthcare professional trained in behavior change theory, motivational strategies, and communication techniques, which are used to assist patients to develop intrinsic motivation and obtain skills to create sustainable change for improved health and well-being.\u201d\u00a0[1]<\/sup><\/p>\n

Pain patients can gain a sense of empowerment through self-efficacy. The health coach\u2019s role is to enhance traditional education and boost patient engagement with their\u00a0pain treatment plan<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0through positive, professional support. The benefits of working with a personal coach include increased treatment adherence and decreased pain care costs.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Head & Neck Pain Clinics<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0can partner with you to create positive change for a more pain-free life.<\/p>\n

Our pain management program is strong \u2013 like you!<\/strong><\/p>\n

People who suffer from ongoing pain can end up feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. We know this means that making decisions can become challenging. Health coaching provides support and motivation.\u202fPain-management coaching\u202fis an\u00a0evidence-based approach to pain recovery<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0that gives you the strategies and support to minimize the life-crushing impact of\u00a0chronic pain<\/span>.\u202fPain-management coaching offers encouragement and hope while empowering you to take action and giving you the confidence to know what to do. The sooner you reach out for help, the better, and your chances are to avoid the pitfalls of\u00a0chronic pain<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Our experts understand what it\u2019s like to experience\u00a0pain-related anxiety<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0and avoidance of physical activity due to the development of musculoskeletal pain.<\/p>\n

In 2021, Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that \u201capproximately 50 million U.S. adults\u2014one in five\u2014experience\u00a0chronic pain<\/span>\u201c. The April 11,2022,\u00a0One in five American adults experience chronic pain<\/a><\/strong><\/em>\u00a0article takes an in-depth look at patients with\u00a0chronic pain<\/span>. Author Jason Young, when studying the bigger picture, expressed some surprise at the large-scale presence of\u00a0chronic pain<\/span>\u00a0in the US. If you are missing work or experience\u202flimitations to your engagement in social activities and activities of daily living activities due to pain, we can help.<\/p>\n

Who is a Good Candidate for Pain Health Coaching?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Any person who can benefit from a more comprehensive approach to their healthcare, illness, and wellness plan is a good candidate for pain health coaching. Assistance may include within and outside healthcare settings. It helps if the\u00a0chronic pain<\/span>\u00a0patient understands that making sustainable changes in their pain levels requires a continuum. A sustained pain management plan will address the individual\u2019s capacity and the demands that will need incorporating into the patient\u2019s values, daily activities, and preferences.<\/p>\n

Can you answer \u201cyes\u201d to the following questions?<\/h3>\n