Central Sensitivity/Widespread Pain (6/8)

Central Sensitivity/Widespread Pain  (6/8) – 8-Part Series

Dr. Alexandra Perel-Winkler

An 8 week x 90 minute educational and experiential group visit that incorporates pain science education with techniques to manage widespread pain and other symptoms that are experienced with central sensitivity (sleep issues, IBS, fatigue, brain fog and more). 

Course Guide:

Week 1: Nervous System Pathophysiology
Week 2 & 3: Pacing
Week 4: Sleep
Week 5: Central Nervous System Inflammation
Week 6: Systemic Inflammation, Gut Health and Mitochondria
Week 7: Stress and Trauma
Week 8: Self Compassion and Wrap Up

The experience of widespread pain is caused by changes in the body that are referred to as ‘central sensitization’. Simplified, this means that the nervous system and brain responds to external stimuli with increased sensitivity. This leads to the experience of touch as pain, or light and sound with much more intensity, as examples.

This will be a non-didactic group that will match the needs and interests of the people involved with Dr. Perel-Winkler’s unique skills as a specialist in central sensitivity, a Functional Medicine trained doctor, and a student of mind-body techniques.

Topics may include:

• Neuroplasticity
• Logging and pacing
• Barriers
• Mindfulness
• Ways to rebalance the nervous system
• Management of IBS
• Healing the gut
• Decreasing inflammation
• Sleep
• Cognitive dysfunction

Materials:

• Computer with camera for video, decent speakers and microphone and/or headphones.
• Private comfortable space