The Way Out

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A ground-breaking mind-body protocol for chronic pain addresses the epidemic affecting 50 million Americans who suffer from persistent pain, such as back pain and headaches, often with no effective treatment. Psychotherapist Alan Gordon, who experienced chronic pain during grad school, faced numerous medical consultations without relief. Frustrated by traditional pain management approaches, he created Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT), a method designed to eliminate chronic pain by addressing its psychological roots. Gordon founded the Pain Psychology Center in Los Angeles to share this innovative treatment with others. PRT is based on neuroscience, revealing that chronic pain often originates from misfiring pain circuits in the brain rather than the body. This system employs psychological techniques to rewire the brain and disrupt the chronic pain cycle. A recent large randomized controlled study from the University of Colorado at Boulder demonstrated remarkable results, with most participants becoming pain-free or nearly pain-free by the study's conclusion, and these improvements were sustained over time. This work presents PRT to readers, merging accessible scientific insights with a practical, step-by-step plan to empower individuals to heal their own chronic pain.