Subconscious influences in Back Pain: Hypnotherapy, nutrition and effective home exercise practices for healing

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Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS Related seminars and products

Health Sphere Wellness Center

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Karen Pryor, PhD, PT, DPT, CH, CFPS, has a doctorate in physical therapy and has practiced for 40 years in the field. Dr. Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, an integrative therapy clinic in Nashville, Tennessee. Involved with early intervention in the birth-three population for over 30 years, she has developed neuroplasticity techniques that are used in a wide variety of settings, including homes, childcare centers, and school systems, to advanced pediatric therapy programs.

Dr. Pryor serves on several boards, including the Leadership Interagency Council for Early Intervention (2014-2019), a position to which she was appointed by Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam. In 2010, she received the President's Volunteer Service Award for her contributions to the advanced treatment of children from President Barack Obama. In addition to her work with children, Dr. Pryor has served as an adjunct professor at the Tennessee State University Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She is a clinical instructor for several universities and colleges. With her years of experience and passion for complete wellness, Dr. Pryor advances a more expansive view of how to integrate therapy throughout the lifespan by using neuroplasticity techniques.

 

Speaker Disclosures:
Financial: Karen Pryor is the owner of Health Sphere Wellness Center, LLC and is a field examiner for PDMS-3. She has employment relationships with Tennessee State University, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Physical Therapy School, the Daymar Physical Therapy Assistant School and the Volunteer State Community College. She is a paid consultant for Evergreen Certifications. Karen Pryor receives a speaking honorarium and recording royalties from PESI, Inc. She has no relevant financial relationships with ineligible organizations.
Non-financial: Karen Pryor is a reviewer with Tennessee Physical Therapy Association and American Physical Therapy Association. She is an Ambassador for National Down Syndrome Society. She serves on the editorial board for APTA Journal.

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Objectives

1. Implement simple hypnosis techniques to reduce pain symptoms and improve patient relaxation.
2. Develop patient-centered strategies to address chronic pain by integrating anti-inflammatory nutrition, hydration education, and therapeutic touch techniques.
3. Design effective home exercise and acupressure programs to improve patient compliance, alleviate pain, and restore function.

Outline

Foundations: Treatment and the Sense of Touch

• Importance of touch in therapy and its connection to the subconscious mind
• Combine tactile engagement with "power words" to create a deeper therapeutic impact
• How mindfulness ties to patient connection
• Evaluate the role of the Golgi tendon organ in pain relief
• Introduce acupressure techniques to alleviate tension and modulate pain

Building Trust, Compliance and Positive Expectations

• Active Listening:
  • Simple strategies to enhance clinician-patient relationships
  • Overcome resistance through empathetic listening and tailored communication
• Placebo Effect: Harnessing Positive Expectations
  • Neuroimaging evidence demonstrating the placebo effect’s impact on pain
  • Practical examples for integrating this into patient interactions

Nutrition and Hydration for Pain Management

• Role of anti-inflammatory diets in reducing chronic pain
• Practical tips for educating patients on hydration and nutritional adjustments

Harness the Subconscious: Hypnosis and beyond

• Explore how the subconscious influences pain perception
• Techniques to engage the subconscious for therapeutic benefits
• Learn the basics of hypnosis and its clinical applications for chronic pain
• Hands-on practice with narrative scripts to foster relaxation and reduce pain

Pain Information, Focused Attention and Neuroplasticity

• How pain signals are processed and modulated in the brain
• Implications for neuroplasticity and chronic pain management
• Techniques for guiding patient attention to facilitate healing
• Evidence-based strategies for creating new neural pathways

Integrating It All into Practice

• Summary of key techniques: hypnosis, nutrition, touch, and patient connection
• Exercise at Home: Creative Traction Solutions
  • Teach patients to use everyday items, like armchairs, for effective home traction
  • Emphasize simplicity and safety to improve compliance
• PT Phone Home: Video Playback for Home Programs
  • Demonstrate how video feedback can improve patient adherence and outcomes
• Practical examples to apply immediately in clinical practice

Target Audience

• Physical Therapists
• Physical Therapy Assistants
• Occupational Therapists
• Occupational Therapy Assistants
• Athletic Trainers
• Chiropractors