Chronic Pain
Chronic pain can disrupt every aspect of your life, affecting your physical health, emotional well-being, relationships, and overall quality of life.
At Clarity Brain and Body Clinic, we specialize in a functional neurology approach to chronic pain management, offering innovative and personalized solutions to help you regain control and live life to the fullest.
What is Chronic Pain?
Chronic pain is defined as pain that persists for three months or longer, often continuing even after the underlying injury or condition has healed. Unlike acute pain, which serves as a warning signal, chronic pain can become a condition in itself, impacting the nervous system.
Symptoms may include:
Persistent aches or soreness
Burning or shooting sensations
Muscle stiffness and weakness
Chronic Debilitating Fatigue
Sleep disturbances
Mood changes such as anxiety and depression
Brain Fog
Headaches
Poor Coordination and Balance
Hypermobility, h-EDS, and Chronic Pain
Hypermobility and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (h-EDS) are connective tissue disorders that can contribute to chronic pain. Individuals with hypermobility often experience joint instability, frequent subluxations, and muscle fatigue as their bodies compensate for the lack of structural support. These issues can lead to chronic pain, as well as heightened sensitivity of the nervous system.
At Clarity Brain and Body Clinic, we use functional neurology to address the unique challenges of hypermobility and h-EDS by enhancing proprioception, improving joint stability, and retraining the brain’s pain pathways. Dr. Timko knows that finding a provider who understands this complex connection between hypermobility and pain can be difficult. As someone who has struggled with hypermobility herself, she knows how to listen to your boundaries and provide the appropriate therapies. At Clarity Brain and Body Clinic our goal is to help you build resilience and reduce pain for a more active, fulfilling life.
Our Treatment Approach
At Clarity Brain and Body Clinic, we view chronic pain as more than just a symptom by identifying the root causes of your pain. The brain is amazing at learning new skills and recognizing patterns. However, this system can be detrimental when the brain learns to be in chronic pain and fear movement long after the injury is healed. Luckily, we can harness the same system that created your pain to get you out of pain. Our Functional Neurology approach helps the brain unlearn these fear and pain pathways and find new non-painful ways of living your life.
After our extensive neurological exam and diagnostic testing, treatment for chronic pain may include:
Oculomotor Rehabilitation
Vagus Nerve Stimulation
Sleep Hygiene
Movement Based Therapies
Breathing Techniques
Core Stabilization
Coordination Exercises
Biofeedback
Stress Management Techniques
Why Choose Clarity Brain and Body Clinic?
Dr. Timko is dedicated to providing compassionate, cutting-edge care that empowers you to take charge of your health. With a focus on education and collaboration, she’ll work with you to create sustainable strategies for managing your pain and improving your well-being.
You don’t have to live with chronic pain. Let us help you find relief and rediscover the joy in everyday life. Contact Clarity Brain and Body Clinic today to schedule your consultation and take the first step toward lasting relief.