The prevalence of chronic pain and high-impact chronic pain in the United States, as analyzed by the CDC in 2016 is estimated to affect 20.4% (50.0 million) of U.S. adults for chronic pain and 8.0% of U.S. adults (19.6 million) for high-impact chronic pain. It has been estimated that 1 in 6 American suffer from chronic headaches. There appears to be a significant need for better treatment and management strategies. In this module you will learn the foundational neurological structures and pathways responsible for producing pain and those brain areas/structures that are critical in reducing the pain experience. You will learn specific examination techniques that will allow you to assess the integrity of the brain’s pain modulatory centers. With that knowledge you will be shown specific treatment techniques to address the dysfunctional brain regions promoting one’s chronic pain.
