Alleviating-Pain

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Sometimes it can be hard to diagnose headaches and stomachaches because physically there appears to be nothing wrong. Even physicians may have trouble pinpointing the problem. Usually, in situations like these, stress is playing a role in the mysterious pains. Moreover, when there is something wrong, stress makes the problem worse. Most of us don’t realize it but, like adults, children too can suffer from stress-related pains.

Jason, 11 years old

Jason came to us after he had undergone three unsuccessful exploratory surgeries to find out why his stomach hurt so often. He and his mother came into the Smarter Way offices and we talked over his symptoms. With guidance, they realized that Jason’s stomachaches usually occurred before he had a test at school. We started him on AVS (light and sound) Stimulation Therapy and he responded very well to the techniques as well as the encouragement of his therapist. After a few weeks, he started feeling better and living a happier, fuller life.

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Relieve Headaches and Stomachaches with Biofeedback Therapy

Sara, mid-40’s

Sara, like her five brothers and sisters, had frequent migraine headaches. They were so serious that she was hospitalized from time to time. In the hospital, the expensive pain medications knocked her out so she was nonfunctioning, nonproductive, and unable to consistently look after her teenage daughters. Sara came to Smarter Way for Biofeedback Training and just before her eighth therapy session, she called to say she was developing a migraine. Since she had already responded well to the training, we encouraged her to come in and use her newly-learned techniques to tackle the headache. In less than an hour, she succeeded! Sara continued her training with us through 20 sessions at which point she no longer needed her medication. This further reinforced her skills so that she could prevent migraines from developing. Two years later, she called to check in, laughing that her brothers and sisters were jealous because she didn’t have migraines any more.

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Reducing Stress-Related Pains

This simple flow chart shows children and adults how to reduce stress-related pains.