Understanding Chronic Pain

Understanding Pain is a multidisciplinary program to assist you to start the journey of overcoming persistent pain using physical, psychological and nutritional strategies that have been shown to be effective. It includes:

1. Understanding chronic pain (physical) 30 min video (Dr Rowena Field, physiotherapist, nutritionist and researcher)
2. Understanding chronic pain (psychology) 50 mins video (Ms Felicity Slevin, psychologist)
3. Getting started with low-carb for chronic pain (nutrition) 30 min video (Dr Jessica Turton, accredited dietician and researcher)
4. BONUS - ketogenic diet science for chronic pain 35 mins (Dr Rowena Field)

This is a digital product. Consultations (in person and telehealth) are available with each practitioner through www.stepp.com.au or www.ellipsehealth.com.au.

What will you learn?

• the difference between acute and chronic pain
• what drives chronic pain and how this might be relevant to you
• how to approach physical activity
• how stress and pain interact as co-operative protective systems
• how thoughts and emotions can influence pain
• how to catch and challenge unhelpful thoughts and beliefs
• an overview of the science supporting carbohydrate reduction for pain management
• how changing your diet can impact pain and inflammation
• an explanation of protein, fats, and carbohydrates
• what foods you should eat MORE of to assist you in improving chronic pain and inflammation
• what foods you should eat LESS of
• tips for meal structuring

What you will get (handouts)

• a pdf of the slides shown in the talks
• a pdf worksheet to map thoughts, emotions and behaviours
• food list containing recommended foods to prioritise
• sample meal plan including breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack options
• recipe pack with simple meal/snack ideas