Summary:
Why is fibromyalgia so difficult to deal with? What is the underlying biology of fibromyalgia?
This video discusses the following :
- Pain processing is more sensitive in the spinal cord and brain. The amplifier is turned up. We know many of the things that can turn up pain processing. And many of them are treatable!
- A variety of triggers can bring on the changes of fibromyalgia
- Triggers lead to biological imbalances that feed into the pain, fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, and other symptoms
- Altered Gut-Brain-Immune function can worsen fibromyalgia, and many chronic illnesses.
- Various lifestyle approaches can change the underlying biology of fibromyalgia and reduce symptoms.
- It’s crucial to focus on healing, and not just the disease.
- Aspects of healing include:
- mindbody relationships
- nutrition, diet, hormones, and gut health
- the right kind of physical treatments and exercise
- There are many tools that can help you heal.
Did You Know:
Dr Shiller gives regular free mind-body training sessions on zoom. You can get the schedule and register at www.mindbodygroove.comYou can learn more about Dr Shiller’s practice and schedule a telemedicine or in-person consultation at www.drshiller.com
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Dr Shiller’s Integrative Approach to Pain
Video Overview:
Things you should understand about chronic pain.
- Your pain processing system can be turned up or turned down like an amplifier. Learn what factors make the system more sensitive, and ways to turn down the volume.
- Secondary sources of pain can worsen suffering and disability. They are treatable, so understanding them is important. Some secondary sources of pain include:
- changes in neuromuscular function.
- change in the fascia and connective tissues of the body
- gut-brain-immune axis changes can increase pain, inflammation, anxiety/depression, and other chronic disease
- hormonal changes
- emotional distress worsens pain, which worsens emotional distress
Did You Know:
Dr Shiller gives regular free mind-body training sessions on zoom. You can get the schedule and register at www.mindbodygroove.comYou can learn more about Dr Shiller’s practice and schedule a telemedicine or in-person consultation at www.drshiller.com
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Dr Shiller’s Clinical Services
Watch this video to get an overview of Dr Shiller’s integrative approach:
Scroll down past office logistics, for videos that talk about his approach to pain, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, depression/anxiety, and other difficult chronic conditions.
Office Logistics:
Dr Shiller meets with patients in Jerusalem, Beit Shemesh, Gush Etzion as well as by telemedicine. Telemedicine appointments are available for people in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida, Virginia, and Israel. Other international clients can be seen on a case-by case basis.
He sees patients in the Leumit clinic in Beit Shemesh on Bar Ilan. Contact the clinic directly if you are a Leumit patient. He does not work through the other Kupot or US insurance companies. Patients with private insurance often get reimbursement. Ask in advance for a visit summary.
Access the convenient online scheduler on the homepage here www.drshiller.com, and follow these instructions:
- Click “schedule an appointment” in the upper right corner.
- Follow instructions on the scheduling page.
- If you need more help, contact the office directly.
Direct office contact:
- 1-203-290-1368
- 972-058-789-0369
- office@drshiller.com
See more videos about Dr Shiller’s approach to difficult chronic problems. Click on the relevant link below:
Healing Pain When Drugs and Procedures Don’t Help
Fibromyalgia: Feeling Better and Healing The Roots
Optimal Recovery After Injury, Surgery or Severe Illness
Topics Coming Soon:
- Stress, Depression, and Anxiety
- Osteoarthritis
- Fatigue and Post-Covid Syndrome
- Persistent Postoperative pain
- Autoimmune Disease