You don't lack willpower.
You lack answers.
People living with chronic pain don't lack motivation or willpower to live their lives.
They lack an understanding of what chronic pain is, and the skills necessary to make progress and reclaim their lives.
Understanding your pain changes everything.
You've been to countless appointments. Tried everything. You're exhausted, frustrated, and starting to wonder if anyone really understands what you're going through.
But, here's what happens when you finally understand what chronic pain really is:
The fear loosens. When you learn that pain doesn't always mean tissue damage, that your nervous system can get "stuck" sending alarm signals even when there's no danger, something shifts. You stop catastrophizing every pain flare.
You make better decisions. Instead of bouncing between treatments hoping something works, you understand why certain approaches help and others don't. You can tell the difference between strategies that mask symptoms and ones that actually retrain your nervous system.
Knowledge isn't just power, it's permission to trust yourself again.
To experiment.
To recognize patterns.
To advocate for yourself with healthcare providers who may not specialize in chronic pain.
What you'll find here to help you:
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📝Evidence-Based Articles
Complex pain science translated into practical guidance you can use
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📚Book Reviews & Insights
Bestselling books decoded with key takeaways for chronic pain management
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Who I am (and why I'm writing this):
Hi ! I'm Dr. Caroline Racz, a physician practicing in chronic pain management at the QEII Hospital in Halifax, Canada. Over the past 15 years, I've worked in head and neck reconstruction and maxillofacial surgery, in a GP practice, in hospitalist medicine - which means I've seen chronic pain and sickness from quite a few angles!
Here's what I know: as a doctor, you have to sit down and explain the science of why people hurt, and give them a roadmap for what they can actually do about it. Most patients never get this. They get prescriptions and referrals, but not understanding.
That knowledge gap keeps people stuck. And it's fixable.
So, every week (usually on Thursdays), I publish either or :
— evidence-based articles translating complex pain science into practical guidance you can use. No jargon. No false promises. Just clear education to help you understand your pain and build real management skills.
— I also decode bestselling books, pulling out insights relevant to chronic pain. Want to read them yourself? Great! Don’t have time? I’ve got you covered—I love reading and sharing what I learn.
Because everyone dealing with chronic pain deserves to understand what's happening - not just be handed prescriptions and sent on their way.
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