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Welcome to the Living Proof Blog
Living Proof is inviting a series of guest bloggers to share some of their favourite thoughts and ideas on the neuroplastic approach to recovery from chronic symptoms. They speak from their own experience, either as people who have recovered, or as healthcare professionals using this approach to successfully treat their patients.
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I now don’t identify with having chronic low back pain, but I did!
In this blog, physiotherapist Graham Curlewis reflects on his experience with chronic back pain - and how his understanding of this radically changed as he learnt about pain science
Graham Curlewis
Sep 8
Recovery Was More Than Remission
Emma shares her moving story of recovery from debilitating chronic illness using mindbody approaches
Emma Toms
Aug 15
What Can 75 Recovery Stories Tell Us About ME/CFS?
A new research report explores what 75 recovery stories can tell us about ME/CFS and other fatigue-related chronic conditions. Here we reflect on its findings.
Living Proof Team
Jul 23
From 18 migraines a month to having hope and living again
Sally shares her remarkable story: how she cured chronic migraines using mind-body approaches
Sally Tether
Jul 9
My recovery story: from migraines and so much more, to a joyful, peaceful internal world
Read how Susie used mindbody medicine to recover from chronic migraines and other debilitating symptoms
Susie Bonczyk
Jul 4
How I Recovered from a Decade of Chronic Bladder Pain
Read Sarah's inspiring story of recovery from Interstitial Cystitis and other forms of chronic pain
Sarah
Jul 1
Chronic Illness Recovery Day 2026
Read all about Chronic Illness Recovery Day - and how to celebrate it with us. This campaign is organised by our friends at the Recovery Network.
Living Proof Team
Jun 19
Reconnecting to the Wisdom Within: How Interoception Can Support Healing and Chronic Pain Recovery
Explore how building your interoception can actively support recovery from chronic pain and symptoms
Elizabeth Atwood
Jun 16
A Recovery Story: From Life-Altering Chronic Symptoms to Living a Full and Beautiful Life
Steph beautifully shares her inspiring story of recovery from POTS and ME/CFS - conditions that shattered her life
Steph McCallum
Jun 12
Practitioner Reflections: How Mindbody Approaches Transformed My Practice, Client Outcomes and Job Satisfaction
Guest blogger, Helen Stoker discusses her transition from manual therapy to mindbody approaches for treating chronic pain
Helen Stoker
Jun 9
‘The Pain-Free Mindset’ by Dr Deepak Ravindran: Rethinking Chronic Pain Beyond Pills and Procedures
In this blog, we review Dr Deepak Ravindran's fascinating book - The Pain Free Mindset - which explores how we understand and treat chronic pain in modern pain medicine.
Living Proof Team
Jun 4
How Mind-body and Lifestyle Approaches Changed My Practice as a Physiotherapist and Coach
In this blog, Lynne Sutherland shares how integrating lifestyle and mind-body medicine transformed her practice as a physiotherapist and coach
Lynne Sutherland
May 28
From Fragile Spine to Freedom: Katie's Recovery Story
In this blog, Katie shares her remarkable story of recovery from debilitating chronic back pain using mindbody methods
Katie Rothwell
May 14
The Road to Recovery: Common Steps to Healing Chronic Neuroplastic Symptoms
In this blog, we discuss the steps that are commonly taken on at the road to recovery from neuroplastic symptoms.
Living Proof Team
May 5
Chronic Pain and the Nervous System: A Recovery Guide
In this blog we dive deep into the role of the brain and nervous system in chronic pain and discuss evidence-based pathways to recovery.
Living Proof Team
Apr 8
The FIT Criteria – A Framework for Considering Whether Chronic Pain and Symptoms Could be Neuroplastic
In this blog, we explore the FIT criteria - a useful framework for assessing chronic symptoms developed by Dr Howard Schubiner
Living Proof Team
Mar 20
In the Middle of a Pain Flare-Up?
In this blog, Dan Hindsley discusses how he responded to flare-ups during his recovery from 15 years of chronic back pain.
Dan Hindsley
Mar 13
Reframing Chronic Pelvic Pain: The Role of Pain Science Education and Nervous System-Based Approaches
In this blog, we discuss nervous-system based approaches to treating chronic pelvic pain.
Living Proof Team
Mar 11
Healthy Lifestyle Habits for your Nervous System
In this blog, we discuss how lifestyle habits impact the health of the nervous system - and the daily choices that can support mind-body healing.
Ilke de Lange
Feb 19
What are the 5Fs that fuel the fire of chronic neuroplastic symptoms?
In this blog we discuss Dr Schuniner's 5Fs - the natural ways we respond to chronic symptoms that unintentionally fuel their fire. We also discuss how to work with these relatable responses to support mind-body healing.
Living Proof Team
Feb 6
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