Can PRT (Pain Reprocessing Therapy) Help You?
Many people living with chronic pain or unexplained symptoms wonder if there’s more going on than what standard medical tests show. Below are common experiences that may point to the nervous system playing a role in your symptoms. If these sound familiar, approaches like Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) and nervous system regulation tools may be worth exploring.
My scans and labs keep coming back normal, but I’m chronically tired and/or in pain.
You’ve done the tests, but nothing serious shows up—or you’ve only been told things like “normal aging,” “wear and tear,” or vague labels that don’t explain the pain. This is often a sign that the nervous system is amplifying signals, even when no dangerous damage is present.
I have pain and symptoms in all different parts of my body, frequently.
When the nervous system is dysregulated, it can create symptoms in multiple systems at once., such as:
back pain
fatigue
headaches
digestive problems
bladder urgency
anxiety
insomnia & sleep trouble
My symptoms change from day to day.
Some days you can walk a mile, other days only a block. Or maybe you tolerate certain foods sometimes, but not always. Nervous system–driven pain is inconsistent, because it’s influenced by stress, emotions, and environment—not just physical injury.
My pain started during a stressful or overwhelming time (or it gets worse when I feel stressed or have too much going on).
Many people notice their symptoms begin after loss, trauma, or life changes—not a clear injury. Stress can prime the nervous system to stay “on guard,” which shows up as pain or other symptoms.
My pain seems to go away when I am happier or distracted.
If symptoms flare before work, social events, or “the holidays” but ease up on weekends or vacations, that’s a strong sign the nervous system is involved.
I’ve tried everything, including regular pain medication, but nothing seems to last.
From medications to physical therapy, injections to alternative treatments—many people cycle through options and only find temporary relief. When treatments don’t stick, it’s often because the nervous system itself hasn’t been addressed.