The Chronic Pain Method

The Chronic Pain Method An educational training course in the latest effective chronic pain management with a new therapy model.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.You were trained to treat pain with protocols and plans. But whe...
24/07/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘅 𝗶𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀. 𝗜𝘁’𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

You were trained to treat pain with protocols and plans. But when it gets complex — when emotion, trauma, or system gaps walk into the room — most clinicians are left to figure it out alone.

That’s why The Chronic Pain Method exists.

Not to teach more. To think differently. With support.
👉 Watch the Fireside Chat replay here: https://offers.thechronicpainmethod.com.au/fscreplayapril2025

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀.1 in 5 Australians live with chronic pain.Only 18 percent ever get referre...
24/07/2025

𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀.
1 in 5 Australians live with chronic pain.
Only 18 percent ever get referred to interdisciplinary care.
And 74 percent say they feel ignored or dismissed.

We recorded a 30-minute clinician conversation about what’s missing in chronic pain care and why you’re not alone in feeling unsupported.

If you’re a clinician ready to think differently, watch it here:
https://offers.thechronicpainmethod.com.au/fscreplayapril2025

11/06/2025

What if the most powerful tool in your consult isn’t your hands, but your ability to stay quiet?

In this snippet from our recent Fireside Chat with special guest Dr Joshua Pate PhD and Faraz Majlessi MACP, we break open a conversation that’s long overdue.

Why listening…. really listening could be the missing piece when treating patients who suffer from chronic pain.

In just 60 seconds, you’ll hear:
- How rushed responses shut down trust
- Why silence is a clinical skill
- A small but powerful shift in how you ask questions

Watch the snippet. Then head to the full Fireside Chat replay (link in bio) to learn:
- How to create safety without saying a word
- What listening-led treatment actually looks like
- Why communication is treatment - and how to start using it today

These techniques challenge traditional training. That’s exactly why we’re here.

We talk a lot about what we do in treatment.We talk about hands-on therapy, loading programs, education, and manual skil...
09/04/2025

We talk a lot about what we do in treatment.

We talk about hands-on therapy, loading programs, education, and manual skills.
But we don’t talk enough about what we say—and how we say it.

Yet research shows: communication is one of the strongest predictors of patient engagement and retention—especially in chronic pain care.

At The Chronic Pain Method, we see this every day.
And on Thursday, 10 April, we’re opening that conversation to everyone.

Join us for a free Fireside Chat:
The Power of Connection in Chronic Pain Care

With panellists Faraz Majlessi, APA Musculoskeletal Physio and educator,
and special guest Dr. Joshua W. Pate, PhD—pain science researcher, author, and TEDx speaker.

Together, they’ll unpack:

• A real case where traditional care stalled
• Why hands-on therapy wasn’t the solution
• How language shifted the patient’s engagement
• What you can do differently, even in your next session

It’s not another technical lecture. It’s real-world insight you can apply straight away.

Live on Zoom | 12:30 PM AEST | Thursday, April 10
Free to attend | Recording available

Register here: https://thechronicpainmethod.com.au/the-chronic-pain-method-fireside-chat-session/

At university, we learned how to treat the body.We studied movement. Biomechanics. Pathology.We learned how to assess, p...
07/04/2025

At university, we learned how to treat the body.

We studied movement. Biomechanics. Pathology.
We learned how to assess, prescribe, and progress.

But what many of us never learned—was how to talk with patients.
Not just small talk. The real conversations.

Like what to say when:

• A patient stops progressing
• Pain returns out of nowhere
• They express fear, frustration, or doubt
• You suspect emotions or stress are impacting recovery

This gap in training is costing patient outcomes—and costing practitioners confidence.

That’s exactly what we’ll be addressing in our upcoming Fireside Chat on
The Power of Communication in Chronic Pain Care.

It’s a real conversation between two clinicians:
Special guest Dr. Joshua Pate, PhD, pain researcher & senior lecturer
Faraz Majlessi, MACP, APA Musculoskeletal Physio & educator with The Chronic Pain Method

They’ll break down a real case and share the frameworks that help practitioners feel more prepared, more collaborative, and more effective—even when the case gets complex.

If you’ve ever felt unsure about what to say in the tough moments, this is for you.

Thursday, 10 April | 12:30 PM AEST | Zoom (recording available)

Register here: https://thechronicpainmethod.com.au/the-chronic-pain-method-fireside-chat-session/

You’ve done everything you were trained to do.You’ve assessed. Prescribed. Treated. Explained. Reassured.But the patient...
03/04/2025

You’ve done everything you were trained to do.

You’ve assessed. Prescribed. Treated. Explained. Reassured.
But the patient is still in pain—and now, they’re frustrated.

“I’m back at square one.”
“It’s not working.”
“Do you think this is all in my head?”

These aren’t just clinical moments. They’re communication moments.
And what happens next can either build trust—or erode it.

If you’ve ever faced this kind of consult (and we all have), you’ll want to join us on Thursday, 10 April for a free Fireside Chat that goes deeper than technique.

🎙 The Power of Connection – Fireside Chat
A real-world conversation between
Faraz Majlessi MACP– APA Musculoskeletal Physio & Clinical Educator
and special guest Dr. Joshua W. Pate, PhD – researcher, lecturer & TEDx speaker

They’ll walk through a challenging patient case and unpack what to say when:

• The hands-on approach isn’t enough
• Pain keeps coming back
• The patient feels like giving up
• You feel stuck—clinically and conversationally

This isn’t about adding more to your workload. It’s about doing what you already do—with more confidence, clarity, and impact.

Thursday, 10 April
12:30 PM AEST | Live on Zoom | Recording available

Register here: https://thechronicpainmethod.com.au/the-chronic-pain-method-fireside-chat-session/

🎙 The Power of Connection – Fireside ChatA real-world conversation between Faraz Majlessi – APA Musculoskeletal Physio &...
01/04/2025

🎙 The Power of Connection – Fireside Chat

A real-world conversation between Faraz Majlessi – APA Musculoskeletal Physio & Clinical Educator and special guest Dr. Joshua W. Pate, PhD – researcher, lecturer & TEDx speaker.

They’ll walk through a challenging patient case and unpack what to say when:
• The hands-on approach isn’t enough
• Pain keeps coming back
• The patient feels like giving up
• You feel stuck—clinically and conversationally

This isn’t about adding more to your workload. It’s about doing what you already do—with more confidence, clarity, and impact.

Thursday, 10 April
12:30 PM AEST | Live on Zoom | Recording available

Register here: https://thechronicpainmethod.com.au/the-chronic-pain-method-fireside-chat-session/

How Physiotherapy Must EvolveIn 2012, research highlighted that physiotherapists felt unprepared to treat chronic pain b...
18/03/2025

How Physiotherapy Must Evolve
In 2012, research highlighted that physiotherapists felt unprepared to treat chronic pain beyond biomechanics.
In research conducted in 2024, the same challenges exist—despite overwhelming evidence that pain is biopsychosocial.
What does this mean for physiotherapy?

• Training programs must evolve to include communication and
psychologically informed care.
• Clinics must integrate interdisciplinary models where physios and
psychotherapists collaborate.
• Physiotherapists must expand their skill set—understanding the emotional side of pain is no longer optional.

If research has been calling for this shift for over a decade, why are we still waiting?

The change isn’t coming. It’s already here.
This is exactly why we created our short course.
Physiotherapists can now access practical, real-world training in
communication—so they can provide the kind of care research has been calling for.

Learn more here:

https://thechronicpainmethod.com.au/building-patient-connections/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI8qlVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQ7Okwg7r5SlMCr_67OkeR1-wGqxZEkPqVO8n6TnIoGHIaY3aLJ6WBbqYQ_aem_JOdl_s1ajUvyNlwdf_2Lbg

What Patients Actually NeedFor more than a decade, research has shown that patients who suffer withchronic pain don’t ju...
16/03/2025

What Patients Actually Need
For more than a decade, research has shown that patients who suffer with
chronic pain don’t just want treatment—they want to feel heard.
A 2012 study found that many physiotherapists struggle with patient
communication and often feel uncomfortable when emotions enter the
conversation.
Now, in 2024, the research confirms:

• Patients disengage from treatment when they don’t feel listened to.
• Trust is the foundation of successful chronic pain care.
• Communication is a clinical skill—but most physios aren’t trained in it.

This isn’t just about better patient experiences—it’s about better patient
outcomes.
If physiotherapy education hasn’t adapted in the past decade, how many patients have been left without the care they actually need?

The Psychological Side of PainA patient says:"I’ve tried everything. Nothing works."Physiotherapists are trained to modi...
13/03/2025

The Psychological Side of Pain
A patient says:
"I’ve tried everything. Nothing works."

Physiotherapists are trained to modify movement and strengthen muscles—but what happens when pain isn’t just a mechanical issue?

A 2012 study showed that physiotherapists often avoid conversations about emotions, stress, and trauma because they feel unprepared to handle them.
Yet, research conducted in 2024 STILL confirms that these factors are essential for effective chronic pain management and clinicians who treat patients who suffer with chronic pain, must be trained in emotional therapy.
Pain is shaped by:

• Fear of movement and reinjury
• Stress and emotional responses
• Past trauma linked to the pain experience

If we aren’t addressing these factors, we aren’t treating the full condition.
Physiotherapists don’t need to be psychologists—but they do need to understand how emotions and pain are connected.

The good news? Communication is a skill—and it can be learned.
Our short course teaches physiotherapists practical strategies to:
✔️ Identify emotional barriers to recovery
✔️ Build trust and patient engagement
✔️ Communicate pain science in a way that resonates

Want to learn more? https://thechronicpainmethod.com.au/building-patient-connections/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI8qlVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHQ7Okwg7r5SlMCr_67OkeR1-wGqxZEkPqVO8n6TnIoGHIaY3aLJ6WBbqYQ_aem_JOdl_s1ajUvyNlwdf_2Lbg

The Physiotherapy Training GapFor more than a decade, research has highlighted a major gap in physiotherapytraining—yet ...
11/03/2025

The Physiotherapy Training Gap
For more than a decade, research has highlighted a major gap in physiotherapy
training—yet it remains unaddressed.
A 2012 paper pointed out that physiotherapists struggle to manage people who
suffer with chronic pain because they aren’t trained to navigate the emotional and
psychological aspects of pain.
Now, a 2024 study in The Scandinavian Journal of Pain (Linton et al.) has
confirmed the same issue:
• Physiotherapists are still underprepared when it comes to treating for chronic pain cases.
• Training programs still prioritise biomechanics over communication and
behavioural science.
• Many experienced physios still feel unequipped to address the full pain
and emotional experience.

If this gap was identified more than 10 years ago, why is it still a problem today?
The future of physiotherapy depends on closing this gap—because patients
deserve better, and physiotherapists need the right skills to provide it.

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