Berkshire Pain Clinic

08/08/2025

📍 Still using tender points to diagnose fibromyalgia? It’s time for an update.

The old tender point method—pressing 18 spots on the body to check for pain—has been replaced. Since 2016, the American College of Rheumatology recommends a more accurate and evidence-based approach: the Widespread Pain Index and Symptom Severity Scale.

In this video, I explain why the tender point method is outdated and how our modern understanding of fibromyalgia as a neuroimmune condition has shifted the way we diagnose it.

Were you diagnosed using tender points? Let us know your experience in the comments. Follow us for the latest insights in pain science.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/SfGpKCODjnU

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

25/07/2025

💊 Cancer pain isn’t just about managing symptoms—it’s about choosing the right mix of treatments.

In this video, I break down the current approaches to treating cancer pain, from medications and nerve blocks to integrative therapies like acupuncture, yoga, massage, and even emerging options like psychedelics.

Cancer pain is often mixed—a blend of nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic pain. That’s why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. A personalized, integrative strategy can improve outcomes and enhance quality of life—especially when started early.

What treatment approaches have helped you or someone you know? Share in the comments. And follow for more on effective, compassionate pain care.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/EV5TEEFn_Es

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

14/07/2025

🧬 Not all cancer pain is the same—and that matters.

In this video, I dive into the three types of cancer pain:
1️⃣ Nociceptive – caused by inflammation or tissue damage
2️⃣ Neuropathic – from nerve injury or chemotherapy
3️⃣ Nociplastic – when the nervous system becomes overly sensitized

Most patients experience a mix of these pain types, which means one-size-fits-all treatments rarely work. Understanding the root mechanisms is key to choosing the right combination of therapies—often blending medication with integrative, mind-body approaches.

Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/S9aUkWsQS2o

Have you or a loved one dealt with cancer-related pain? Share your experience in the comments. Follow for more on managing pain in complex conditions.

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

27/06/2025

🎗️ Cancer pain—common, complex, and too often overlooked.

While cancer itself is a major health challenge, many don’t realize that cancer-related pain is one of the most common and costly complications. It can start at diagnosis, continue through treatment, and even persist long after remission.

In this video, I explore why cancer pain is so complex, the many ways it can develop, and the barriers patients face in getting the right support. It’s time we gave cancer pain the attention it deserves.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/hAWlqjnjhdc

Have you or someone you know experienced this aspect of cancer care? Share your thoughts below. And follow us for more on integrative pain care.

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

20/06/2025

🔍 Rethinking Pain Management: The Science and the Shift

In this thought-provoking article, Prof. Dr. Deepak Ravindran, a leading expert in pain medicine and lifestyle medicine, explores how our understanding of pain is evolving—moving beyond the traditional biomedical model toward a more neuroscience-informed, holistic approach.

If you're living with persistent pain or supporting those who are, this is a must-read.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://open.substack.com/pub/painspeak/p/rethinking-pain-management-the-science?r=2mz7en&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Photo by Google DeepMind: https://www.pexels.com/photo/an-artist-s-illustration-of-artificial-intelligence-ai-this-image-represents-how-machine-learning-is-inspired-by-neuroscience-and-the-human-brain-it-was-created-by-novoto-studio-as-par-17483868/

13/06/2025

🧩 Fibromyalgia, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, and Long COVID—how do we tell them apart?

These three conditions share so many symptoms—pain, fatigue, brain fog, and even dysautonomia—that it can be hard to know where one ends and another begins. In this video, I break down the key similarities and differences between them, and why understanding your history is essential for getting the right treatment.

Have you ever felt confused by overlapping diagnoses? Let’s start the conversation in the comments. And follow for more clarity on complex, chronic conditions.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/QDG85-Ue71I

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

10/06/2025

🧭 Just been diagnosed with fibromyalgia—and now you're stuck waiting for treatment? You're not alone.

Waiting lists can be long, but that doesn’t mean you’re powerless. In this video, I share simple, science-backed ways you can start supporting yourself today—from understanding your triggers to trying out trusted resources like Live Well with Pain and Curable.

Fibromyalgia is real, and there are ways to feel more in control while you wait for specialist care.

What’s helped you cope while waiting for support? Share in the comments. And follow us for more practical tools and guidance.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/gXHQczcvzdg

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

06/06/2025

💊 How do you actually treat fibromyalgia—and do medications even work?

For many patients, the answer is complicated. Fibromyalgia is a neuroimmune condition and a classic example of nociplastic pain, where the nervous system becomes oversensitive without clear signs of inflammation or damage. This is why conventional painkillers or injections often fall short.

In this video, I explore what does work—like calming the nervous and immune systems through nutrition, sleep, movement, and mind-body techniques. Some medications may help a few people, but the future lies in a more holistic, personalized approach.

What has or hasn’t worked for you in managing fibromyalgia? Let’s talk in the comments. And follow us for more on real, science-backed pain solutions.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/FlfYEiDir9M

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

03/06/2025

🧠 Where do we stand today with fibromyalgia?

Fibromyalgia is a complex neuroimmune condition affecting millions—but it’s still widely misunderstood. In this video, I explain what we now know about its causes, including trauma, surgery, viral infections, childhood adversity, and even neurodivergence.

Understanding what triggers fibromyalgia is key to managing it more effectively—and to feeling validated in your experience.

Have any of these factors played a role in your journey? Share your story in the comments. And follow for more insights on chronic pain and invisible illness.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/dz94_q4R3Fc

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

30/05/2025

🧩 Not sure if your fibromyalgia diagnosis is accurate? You’re not alone.

Many patients come to me unsure about the fibromyalgia label they’ve received—often because not all possible tests were done or other conditions weren’t considered. In this video, I break down the 2016 diagnostic criteria and why a full, thoughtful investigation is so important before confirming a diagnosis.

Fibromyalgia isn’t just a rheumatological condition—it’s a complex neuroimmune issue that can overlap with perimenopause, long COVID, post-viral fatigue, and more.

Have you had doubts about your diagnosis? Share your experience in the comments, and follow for more insights into complex pain conditions.

Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/q37mimjC8LA

27/05/2025

💥 Just diagnosed with fibromyalgia? Here's what you need to know.

Fibromyalgia is real—and no, you're not making up your pain. In this video, I explain what fibromyalgia really is: a neuroimmune condition where the nervous and immune systems become oversensitive, leading to widespread pain, fatigue, sleep issues, and brain fog.

We now understand it’s not “all in your head” or just about muscles—it’s a condition that exists on a spectrum of nervous system dysfunction.

Have you or someone you know been navigating fibromyalgia? Share your experience in the comments. And follow us for more clarity on complex pain conditions.

Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/majunkhy2y4

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...

23/05/2025

⚠️ Do you feel like your pain threshold has changed?

You’re not alone—and there’s a scientific explanation. Pain isn’t just about injury or damage. It’s also about how sensitive your nervous system becomes in response to external and internal inputs. Stress, poor sleep, gut health, even your emotional state can lower your pain threshold.

In this video, I explain what it really means to have a “low pain threshold” and how something called sensitization plays a major role in your experience of pain.

Have you noticed your pain threshold shifting with life events or stress? Drop a comment below—we’d love to hear your experience. And follow for more science-based insights.

Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/q84vIWjdXF4

At Berkshire Pain Clinic, our mission is to help people regain control of their lives by effectively managing and treating persistent pain conditions. Led by...