Originally Posted by cja1

Interestingly, I've read some research that indicates that education about pain itself can help reduce pain. This has certainly been the case for my fiancee. She is more or less in remission now, but every now and again she'll have a little bout of pain. Her ability to understand what her body is doing gives her a sense of control that prevents catastrophization and really helps her get through those pain times, which, thankfully, are becoming less and less frequent.