Many noted authors have written about how the advancement of the medical business model has directly fostered the epidemic of chronic pain we now see spreading around the developed world like a plague. I agree that the modern epidemic of pain is certainly fostered by changes in how doctors do business and how patients are […]

In beginning this essay titled, One Reason Medical Science Fails Chronic Pain Patients, I found it virtually impossible to stay on topic and concentrate on just a single cause of disappointment with the modern medical sector in treating long-term pain. However, I will do my best to stay on course and verbally develop what I […]

Commit to your goals and succeed. It is as simple as that. I could end this blog post right here, but I will expand on this thought for universal benefit. What is commitment? Why do so many people have a difficult time with it? What are the major impediments to fulfilling a commitment? These are […]

You would be amazed how many people of all backgrounds, professions and interests write to me and ask the very same question, “Why can’t chronic pain be cured?” My response is often detailed and probably confounds more people than it helps, but I must tell the truth of the matter, since this is my field […]

Today’s lesson is to stop asking why. Just stop. You will never be able to answer the question and will suffer more by trying. Why me? Why now? Why am I sick? Why do I have pain? Why, why, why? Do you expect an answer? It is not coming. If you insist, then your answer […]

The importance of life transitions can not be underestimated in order to cultivate, optimize and preserve overall health and wellness of mind, body and spirit. In the modern world, humans have become expert multitaskers, which is great for personal and vocational efficiency, but tends to make our lives into a gigantic blur of nonstop activity […]

Feel better. Function better. Live better. It is more than just my motto. It is a series of realistic goals that anyone with chronic pain can achieve. I find great joy in my work helping people to become better in every way, every day of their lives. The entire process of bettering others makes me […]

Chronic pain steals your life, taking day by day from you until you have found yourself at the end of the mortal journey and ready to transition from this world. Time, energy, money and joy are all crucial possessions that are stolen from millions of victims by chronic health issues every year. The literal and […]

Goals are dreams actualized and are achievable by anyone at any stage of life. Setting, following and achieving goals creates the ideal life path for every person on this planet. Goals provide a sensible roadmap that increases efficiency, productivity, success and satisfaction in life, while simultaneously minimizing stress. Goals are amazing contributors to good health […]

Doctors are always trying to separate psychological overlay fact and fiction from one another in their clinical practice. Much has been written on the subject by all manner of medical doctors and psychologists and much of it is incorrect, incomplete and often extremely insulting to many chronic pain patients. I have taken a special interest […]