A life free from chronic symptoms is possible.

SHARING THE NEW SCIENCE OF CHRONIC PAIN & ILLNESS

What are Neuroplastic Symptoms?

Chronic pain or illness not explained by disease or injury (or for which treatment is not working as expected) are usually caused by learned neural pathways in the brain. These are called neuroplastic symptoms.

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I had 23 years of chronic pain. 5 years ago I couldn't walk more than three blocks; now I hike easy 12 miles, do salsa, play pickle ball. I have my life back.

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I was trapped in chronic pain. I did MRIs, physical therapy, medications, every foam roller and treatment imaginable. Nothing worked. I came across these resources and live pain-free today.

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I am a former semipro cyclist and I used to be partially bedridden on strong painkillers. Today I do 500 mile bike trips without even thinking about my back.

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I used to suffer from chronic back pain and it was difficult to get out of bed. Now I run every day and play with my daughter.

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I received a diagnosis of Long COVID. I couldn't walk or talk. Now, I can run and dance.

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Pain Science Paradigm Shift

Recovery Stories

Watch as the groundbreaking science of chronic pain (and other symptoms) is explained by scientists who did the research, clinicians who put it into practice, and patients who experienced the life-changing benefits.

Advantages of Membership

As an ATNS Member, you gain access to a growing number of evidence-based resources (live events, courses, and much more) that relieve neuroplastic pain or illness. Your support will also help us educate more people about this life-changing new treatment.

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The Future of Pain.

Skeptical?

People with neuroplastic symptoms often can relate to one or more of the following. These can
change with treatment:

Excessive Self-Criticism
Low Self-Esteem
Neglecting your needs
Reliability, Focusing on Detail
Hard Working
Perfectionism
Unbalanced or toxic relationships

Seeking Approval
Stressful lifestyle
Poor assertiveness
Anxiety
Depression
Traumatic life event(s)
Adversity in Childhood

Common Neuroplastic Conditions

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Long Covid

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Headache or Migraine

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Fibromyalgia

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Chronic Fatigue

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome

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Back or Sciatic Pain

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Vertigo or Dizziness

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Pelvic Pain

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Visual Abnormalities

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Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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Chronic Lyme Disease

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Functional Neurologic Disorder

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Interstitial Cystitis

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Other Conditions

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Neuroplastic Recovery Therapies Research

In patients with back pain for an average of 10 years, pain decreased by 75% after eight one-hour sessions of neuroplastic recovery therapy.

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After an average of nine months of long Covid, neuroplastic recovery therapy led to a 77% decrease in pain interfering with activity.

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In a study in Los Angeles of older male veterans with chronic pain, 67% achieved at least 30% pain relief with neuroplastic recovery therapy.

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In a study at Harvard, of people with chronic back pain, 64% became pain-free after six months of neuroplastic recovery therapy.

Did you know?

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4 out of 10 people seen by physicians suffer from neuroplastic conditions.

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ATNS

The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to educate the public, patients, and practitioners about how to diagnose and treat neuroplastic pain and illness. Founded and led by volunteer medical and mental health practitioners, researchers and patient advocates, ATNS provides the information and tools needed to recognize and treat neuroplastic conditions; explains and promotes the latest scientific research; advocates for healthcare policies that support access to quality treatment; and empowers people to advance their own healing.