A well established system to help manage chronic or persistent pain is known as a “biopsychosocial” approach to pain and to healthcare in general. Physical therapists that founded the Neuro Orthopedic Institute (NOI, noigroup.org), among others, have led the way in incorporating this approach to helping patients with persistent pain. In PT circles they are famous for their book, Explain Pain, and their patient handbook, the Protectometer.

Dr. Everson first started working with their approach over 25 years ago. In 2018, Dr. Everson attended each of the three updated courses from NOI as he began to create Pain School. In. 2019, Dr. Everson attended the Explain Pain 3 Conference in Brisbane, Australia.

The purpose of Pain School is to teach patients (and family members!) about how pain is created (it is ALWAYS created by the BRAIN!) and the many factors involved with pain. The material can be presented as part of individual physical therapy sessions or in classes.

It is a great idea for anyone dealing with persistent pain, or close family members or friends of someone with persistent pain, to get a copy of the Explain Pain Protectometer. It is the “textbook” for Pain School. And it is loaded with valuable information whether someone attends school or not.

Contact Dr. Everson via email (optionsinpt@gmail.com) with any questions about pain school.