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Chronic Pain Programs
We have designed intensive, interdisciplinary programs to help you get your body and mind back on track so you can return to your life.
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Back to Life Following a Shoulder Replacement
Terri Marcus was living an active life. Shoulder pain steadily made it difficult to do basic tasks. She turned to RIC for help managing her pain.
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Chronic Pain No More
On a Monday in the fall of 2008, just like any other Monday, Karl Lyons bent down to pick up a magazine. Suddenly, he couldn’t stand up.
Patient Story
Placebo Sweet Spot for Pain Identified in Brain
Scientists have identified for the first time the region in the brain responsible for the “placebo effect” in pain relief, when a fake treatment actually results in substantial reduction of pain, according to new research from Northwestern Medicine and the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC).
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Why the “ChronicBabe” Loves the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Pain Management Center
After being diagnosed with fibromyalgia, Jenni came to the Pain Management Center for treatment. Today, she blogs her experience with chronic pain.
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Pain Awareness Month: How the Pain Management Center Changed One Patient’s Life
After a decade searching for treatment for his chronic pain, Brad finally found the help he needed at the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Pain Management Center (PMC).
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How Focused Breathing Can Help Beat Everyday Stress
Relaxation techniques targeted at decreasing and managing tension are highly successful in the reduction of stress, and also are effective in reducing pain.
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Would Your Patient Benefit From Pain Management?
Understanding your patient’s pain can be difficult. Use this short quiz to help evaluate the needs of your patient.
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A Teen’s Guide to Test Anxiety
Students experience stress before and during exams. Knowing how to approach tests can help effectively manage anxiety, for better physical and mental health.
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Pain and Mental Health - When chronic pain strikes, depression and anxiety can follow
Chronic pain is more than physical. Those who suffer from long-term pain often experience emotional & psychological aspects, particularly depression & anxiety.
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7 Shocking Ways Stress Can Physically Change Your Brain
In small doses, stress can motivate you or keep you safe. Chronic stress can cause all sorts of side effects. It can even cause physical changes in your brain.
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Pain Management
We address chronic pain through our dedicated Pain Management Center as well as cases of acute or short-term pain in our outpatient and DayRehab pain programs.
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