Pain, Stress and the Inflammatory Response
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Pain, Stress and the Inflammatory response
Learn why stress is a major factor in the inflammatory response and how that affects the whole pain experience. Using the bio-psycho-social model of pain, it is based on the idea that ill health has both a social and emotional process that cannot be separated (Lumley, 2011). This model proposes that the body affects the mind and that the reverse is also true. Knowing why and how one can affect the other will provide you with a deeper insight to your clients pain experience. You will learn how to clinically evaluate their pain provide the best treatment using a combination of nerve reflex points, classic reflexology and holding techniques. We live in a fast paced, fast track society where we are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so it isn’t any wonder that we find life increasingly stressful; but when stress becomes painful, pain can become stressful. In this two day workshop for reflexologists we look at the links between stress, inflammation and pain. 
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This introductory workshop will lead you through the indicators of the stress response and how it can increase pain; why cortisol can be both friend and foe and how a few simple reflexology techniques can help reduce the inflammatory impact. Based on my 8 years of research at the University of Portsmouth these techniques have proven successful in lowering heart rate, and inducing relaxation; key indicators of the stress response.
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To workshop offers a 50% theory and 50% practical element. To read more about stress and pain and the impact of the vagus nerve on inflammation, follow the links to my published articles here: Research and Publications Course cost: £260 You will receive a full colour printed handout and a 'Certificate of Attendance'. |
Autumn/Winter dates coming soon