PRT is a method that retrains the way the brain interprets pain signals.
It is non-pharmaceutical and has proven to be more effective than CBT for pain management.
What is Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and how does it work?
PRT is a method that retrains the brain. It teaches the mind to reduce pain signals without relying on drugs. Instead, it changes how the brain interprets pain.
It uses cognitive techniques.
It helps patients view pain as a signal from the brain rather than a sign of tissue damage.
It may reduce the need for pain medications.
PRT vs Placebo Study:
99% Improvement
150 chronic pain patients were randomized into 3 groups: usual care, open-label placebo, and PRT.
The study lasted 4 weeks. The PRT group involved 8 sessions over the 4 week period.
The results:
98% of patients showed improvement across the board in pain
66% of patients were pain-free or nearly pain-free at the treatment’s end
Patients showed decreased fMRI-detected brain activation in reponse to induced back pain
Benefits were largely maintained after one year.
Source: PMC
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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PRT can help manage many chronic pain conditions, such as back pain, headaches, and fibromyalgia.
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Many patients notice improvement within a few sessions, though the pace can vary by individual.
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PRT has few side effects and is considered a safe approach to pain management. There are no pharmaceuticals or psychedelic substances involved.
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Yes, PRT can work alongside other therapies. It may complement physical therapy, medications, or counseling.
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A session typically involves guided discussions and exercises that help shift your brain’s response to pain. Sessions are interactive and focused on practical techniques.
PRT vs Medications
Medications often provide temporary relief and can cause unwanted side effects, such as dependency. PRT addresses pain at its source—the brain—by changing pain processing rather than merely masking symptoms.
Medications: Often mask pain and may lead to dependency.
PRT: Focuses on altering the brain’s response to pain without chemicals.
Redefining pain management with precision and compassion.
Redefining pain management with precision and compassion.
About Dr. Michelle Weiner
Dr. Michelle weiner is Double board-certified in Interventional Pain Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She is the Medical Director and founder of NeuroPain Health. Dr. Weiner completed her residency and fellowship training at the University of Miami. She is a Clinical Assistant Professor at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
As a director and educator, she integrates the latest in plant and lifestyle medicine, focusing on the biopsychosocial aspects of pain, ensuring treatment addresses the whole person, not just the symptoms.
Dr. Weiner was trained in ketamine assisted psychotherapy by the Ketamine Training Center and incorporates a multidisciplinary patient-centered approach. Her cannabis research focuses on using cannabis as a substitute for opioids in chronic pain patients and cannabis’s effect on seniors with chronic pain. Her research at the University of Miami compared psychedelic versus psycholytic doses of ketamine to treat chronic pain and depression.
DOUBLE BOARD CERTIFIED
Interventional Pain Management, Physical Medicine, & Rehabilitation
RESEARCH AFFILIATIONS
University of Miami
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)
Florida International University (FIU)
Nova Southeastern University (NSU)
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)
RESEARCH
Dr. Michelle Weiner is known as South Florida’s Medical Cannabis and Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) expert and educator. She is currently involved in multiple research collaborations at multiple institutions.
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