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My name is Dr. David Kannerstein. I
am a psychologist in Philadelphia, PA and while I have experience
with a wide range of problem areas, my passion is working with people
suffering from chronic pain which I have been doing for the past
17 years.
I have worked with those suffering from:
- back, neck, and shoulder pain
- Fibromyalgia, Myofascial Pain Syndrome, and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) also known as Complex Regional
Pain Syndrome Type I
- Osteo- and Rheumatoid arthritis
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and many other conditions. I also have considerable experience
conducting pre-surgical evaluations for patients with pain who are
being considered for spinal cord stimulators and morphine pumps.
In my experience, chronic pain is one of the most
challenging problem people face. I have personally experienced
chronic pain and am aware of how debilitating pain can be. It
can be devastating in its effect on people’s lives and cause
those suffering with it to lose so much including:
- jobs
- favored activities
- relationships
- even marriages and close friendships
If you are suffering from chronic pain, I want to
help you not just survive, but THRIVE.
Some of the methods I use to help you and others
cope with chronic pain include:
- help you learn new ways to think about your pain
- help you learn more effective behaviors such as pacing activities
- teach you mind-body approaches to reduce pain and the accompanying
emotional distress such as hypnosis, meditation, guided imagery,
progressive relaxation, and other relaxation techniques
- help you communicate more effectively with loved ones and others
Follow the links to investigate in more detail how
I can help you manage your pain. |
