Presenter: Karen Cureton, ND 

Date: December 3, 2022

In response to chronic pain, there are documented changes in the brain, including a decrease in matter integrity, alterations in neurotransmitters, leading to vulnerabilities in interaction with pain-related input. Essentially, the brain becomes a maladaptive expert in pain. Encouraging evidence suggests that alterations in the brain, associated with chronic pain, are malleable with effective clinical interventions. Pairing pain treatment interventions with strategies that can increase neuroplasticity and optimize the brain’s ability to learn, adapt, and implement new information, may improve treatment outcomes. Dr. Cureton will explore this research and some strategies relevant to supporting this alternative to opioid pain management.

1.5 Pain Management CEUs approved by OBNM