Experiencing an invisible feeling like pain can be very confusing
Chronic Pain is a problem affecting an estimated 20% of adults throughout the world. It accounts for a high proportion of people being unable to work or lead a meaningful life.
Yet, persistent pain also affects people of all ages, from the very young to the very elderly.
Pain Management is challenging because the experience of pain is unique. Each person must develop their own plan to better control their pain problems—by educating themselves about their condition, working with their health providers, and using tools and ammunition to stay as independent as possible.
The website Don’t Go to the Ouch! can help you to begin that process.
Our bodies are comprised of different tissues—soft and hard—including muscles, joints, bones, fascia, nerves, and blood vessels. And each of these structures can cause different types of sensations (feelings) when they are irritated, injured, or damaged in some way.
But when we say OUCH depends on many factors, including what that discomfort means to us, how we have learned to experience and understand different painful sensations, and whether that feeling is dangerous or feels like it is.
Understanding how the physical sensation of PAIN or (we will be using this symbol 🔴 to mean a feeling I do not like), is transmitted to our brain, and when and why we say OUCH, may help us better understand how to interpret the different sensations we are experiencing.
The primary goal of this website is SELF-MANAGEMENT—assisting you to develop your plan and a pathway to function as best you can throughout the day (24/7)—no matter your specific condition or problem.
Self-management principles include:
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Understanding your condition
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Posture and position
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Exercise and movement
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Using assistive or therapeutic devices (your tools or ammunition)
It is an individual journey! Gloria is available to help you achieve your goals.
Client Testimonials
How do I begin to explain how much the work of Gloria Gilbert has transformed my life? It has been so empowering to know that I could retrain my brain by not going to the ouch! I can now move and enjoy my life - without overthinking. Thank you
Michelle
Gloria and I have worked together over many years because of my various injuries. We have met in the clinic, in home and on-line No matter the delivery method, Glorias information is useful, helpful and solid, as she is a wealth of information. She offers her vast knowledge, experience and wisdom to her clients while exploring creative ways to guide them back to optimal health .
Teresa S
There's so much we can do to better manage our pain problems when we learn about the steps to self-management. This website is a great place to start. Gloria has a wealth of knowledge to share!
Thank you, Gloria.
Dinushka
The content on or accessible through Don’t Go To The Ouch! is for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional advice or expert medical services from a qualified healthcare provider. Contact Gloria Gilbert, PT (gloria@dontgogotheouch.com) should you need more information about finding the right health professional to work with you.