{"id":300,"date":"2019-02-01T02:37:32","date_gmt":"2019-02-01T02:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/innsite.net.au\/MVS\/?page_id=300"},"modified":"2024-05-01T22:36:44","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T12:36:44","slug":"complex-pain-syndromes","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.mvspsychology.com.au\/concerns\/complex-pain-syndromes\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Chronic Pain: An Empathetic Perspective from MVS Psychology Group in Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"300\" class=\"elementor elementor-300\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3aaa6aae elementor-section-stretched elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3aaa6aae\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;stretch_section&quot;:&quot;section-stretched&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-141bc307\" data-id=\"141bc307\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4792c997 elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"4792c997\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5d24c6dc elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5d24c6dc\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-31f038a2\" data-id=\"31f038a2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-6d4d3315 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"6d4d3315\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:100,&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-3a4c8f75\" data-id=\"3a4c8f75\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c4f1387 elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-321 elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c4f1387\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Understanding Chronic Pain: An Empathetic Perspective from MVS Psychology Group in Melbourne<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6e9d63d9 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6e9d63d9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;_animation_delay&quot;:100}\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>When we speak about pain, we often think of it as a temporary condition that subsides with rest or after healing from an injury. However, for some, pain persists beyond the normal healing period, evolving into a debilitating condition known as chronic pain. At MVS Psychology Group, your trusted Psychologist in Melbourne, we empathise with the debilitating effects of chronic pain and offer tailored treatments to help navigate this challenging journey.<\/p>\n<p>Chronic pain is a complex condition characterised by pain that lasts for 12 weeks or more, and sometimes persists for months or even years. This pain can be persistent or intermittent, severe, or mild, and is often difficult to pinpoint to a single cause. It can stem from an initial injury, like a back sprain, or an ongoing cause such as illness or disease. However, in some cases, the source of the chronic pain may be unknown. This enduring discomfort can lead to significant emotional distress, affecting mental well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, there is an expanding field dedicated to treating chronic pain \u2013 pain psychology. This psychological approach focuses on addressing both the physical and emotional aspects of pain, acknowledging the interconnection between the mind and the body.<\/p>\n<p>At MVS Psychology Group, our Melbourne-based psychologists comprehensive psychological treatments for chronic pain. These treatments are grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), a proven therapeutic method that helps modify patterns of thinking or behaviour that are behind people\u2019s difficulties. In the context of chronic pain, CBT works to help individuals understand their pain, manage stress and emotions, and improve coping skills. Our psychologists also employ mindfulness-based strategies and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which work to enhance psychological flexibility, acceptance, and present moment awareness, crucial components in managing chronic pain.<\/p>\n<p>Our role as psychologists is to guide and support you through this challenging journey. We do this by creating a safe and supportive environment, facilitating an understanding of the complex relationship between your mind and body, and equipping you with practical tools to manage your chronic pain. With our professional guidance, you can regain control over your pain, and in turn, improve your overall quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>Choosing to seek help for chronic pain is a significant step forward, and we commend you for taking this brave move. At MVS Psychology Group, we are committed to walking this path with you. Our team of experienced Psychologists in Melbourne is ready to support you every step of the way, from your initial appointment through to the development of an individualised treatment plan.<\/p>\n<p>To take your next steps in managing chronic pain, we invite you to book an appointment with one of our experienced and compassionate psychologists. We\u2019re here to help and to show you that with the right support, living well with chronic pain is possible.<\/p>\n<p>For further information about chronic pain, we recommend the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.apsoc.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.apsoc.org.au\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1686730966937000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2vuZaYrB6IJfB1BoCx6rpG\"><u>Australian Pain Society<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;and the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=http:\/\/www.chronicpainaustralia.org.au\/&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1686730966937000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2JJHYrvX_NZNvk3q2pT8LS\"><u>Chronic Pain Australia<\/u><\/a>&nbsp;resources.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, reaching out is the first step to healing. At MVS Psychology Group, we believe in your strength and resilience to manage chronic pain. Let\u2019s take this journey together, towards a healthier, more manageable tomorrow.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ff6c22c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ff6c22c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>For more information, get in touch with us today<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-5b886368 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5b886368\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element 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elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"7573d1a4\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:100}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-7a821573\" data-id=\"7a821573\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcc180d elementor-flip-box--effect-zoom-out elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-716 elementor-widget-flip-box\" data-id=\"dcc180d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer elementor-flip-box__front\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPsychodynamic\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer elementor-flip-box__back\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tPsychodynamic psychotherapy takes a holistic and syndromic view of an individual and their experiences.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-flip-box__button elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mvspsychology.com.au\/index.php\/treatments\/psychodynamic\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1573d16c\" data-id=\"1573d16c\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-abc291d elementor-flip-box--effect-zoom-out elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-724 elementor-widget-flip-box\" data-id=\"abc291d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer elementor-flip-box__front\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer elementor-flip-box__back\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCBT is a type of psychotherapy that helps the person to change unhelpful or unhealthy habits of thinking, feeling and behaving. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-flip-box__button elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mvspsychology.com.au\/index.php\/treatments\/cognitive-behavioural-therapy-cbt\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-412aeb0b\" data-id=\"412aeb0b\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-60ede79 elementor-flip-box--effect-zoom-out elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-731 elementor-widget-flip-box\" data-id=\"60ede79\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer elementor-flip-box__front\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchema Therapy\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer elementor-flip-box__back\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSchema therapy attempts to identify the deeper patterns and themes of a person\u2019s life and address these in therapy. \t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-flip-box__button elementor-button elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mvspsychology.com.au\/index.php\/treatments\/schema-therapy\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLEARN MORE\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-1829b780 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default elementor-invisible\" data-id=\"1829b780\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;,&quot;animation_delay&quot;:100}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-33 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-265ada8a\" data-id=\"265ada8a\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7e3332 elementor-flip-box--effect-zoom-out elementor-widget elementor-widget-global elementor-global-739 elementor-widget-flip-box\" data-id=\"c7e3332\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"flip-box.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer elementor-flip-box__front\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__overlay\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-flip-box__layer elementor-flip-box__back\">\n\t\t\t<div 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