A life free from chronic symptoms is possible.

SHARING THE NEW SCIENCE OF CHRONIC PAIN & ILLNESS

What are Neuroplastic Symptoms?

Neuroplastic pain and illness are not caused by structural damage or disease. Instead, symptoms result from physical changes in the brain’s nerve pathways. This can cause severe symptoms that often last for years. These are not explained well by diagnostic tests or do not improve as expected with treatment. Fortunately, new research has found a pathway to lasting relief.

Could your symptoms be neuroplastic? Take our short quiz to find out.

An additional quiz for practitioners only is here.

  • I had 23 years of chronic pain. 5 years ago I couldn't walk more than three blocks; now I hike easy 12 miles, do salsa, play pickle ball. I have my life back.

    Jenny F.

  • “These concepts put the joy back into my work.”

    Beth L., MD
    Family Medicine Physician

  • I was trapped in chronic pain. I did MRIs, physical therapy, medications, every foam roller and treatment imaginable. Nothing worked. I came across these resources and live pain-free today.

    Monica S.

  • I am a former semipro cyclist and I used to be partially bedridden on strong painkillers. Today I do 500 mile bike trips without even thinking about my back.

    Alec K.

  • I used to suffer from chronic back pain and it was difficult to get out of bed. Now I run every day and play with my daughter.

    Mary W.

  • I received a diagnosis of Long COVID. I couldn't walk or talk. Now, I can run and dance.

    Camille T.

  • The ATNS is the hub for all mindbody and neuroplastic symptom professionals looking to connect, expand, learn, and hone our trades.

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Pain Science Paradigm Shift

Watch as the groundbreaking science of chronic pain (and other symptoms) is explained by scientists who did the research, clinicians who put it into practice, and patients who experienced the life-changing benefits.

Recovery Stories

Advantages of Membership

As an ATNS Member, you gain access to a growing number of evidence-based resources (live events, courses, and much more) that relieve neuroplastic pain or illness. Your support will also help us educate more people about this life-changing new treatment.

Our Board of Neuroplastic Experts

Has Been Featured In

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Knowledge Becomes Healing.

Resources

The Future of Pain.

Skeptical?

People with neuroplastic symptoms often can relate to one or more of the following. These can
change with treatment:

  • Excessive Self-Criticism

  • Low Self-Esteem

  • Neglecting your needs

  • Reliability, Focusing on Detail

  • Hard Working

  • Perfectionism

  • Unbalanced or toxic relationships

  • Seeking Approval

  • Stressful lifestyle

  • Poor assertiveness

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Traumatic life event(s)

  • Adversity in Childhood

Common Neuroplastic Conditions

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Long Covid

A person appears to be experiencing tension or discomfort, touching their temples with a concerned expression.

Headache or Migraine

A person appears to be experiencing neck pain, holding their neck with a pained expression.

Fibromyalgia

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Chronic Fatigue

A person is holding their stomach and leaning against a wall, possibly experiencing discomfort.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome

A person experiencing lower back pain, holding their back with a pained expression.

Back or Sciatic Pain

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Vertigo or Dizziness

A person is holding their stomach possibly indicating discomfort or pain.

Pelvic Pain

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Visual Abnormalities

A person is pinching the skin on the back of their hand, pulling it away from the body.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

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Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

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Chronic Lyme Disease

A person is holding their head and stomach, appearing to be in discomfort.

Functional Neurologic Disorder

A person holds their lower abdomen, possibly indicating discomfort or pain.

Interstitial Cystitis

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Other Conditions

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Neuroplastic Recovery Therapies Research

In patients with back pain for an average of 10 years, pain decreased by 75% after eight one-hour sessions of neuroplastic recovery therapy.

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After an average of nine months of long Covid, neuroplastic recovery therapy led to a 77% decrease in pain interfering with activity.

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In a study in Los Angeles of older male veterans with chronic pain, 67% achieved at least 30% pain relief with neuroplastic recovery therapy.

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In a study at Harvard, of people with chronic back pain, 64% became pain-free after six months of neuroplastic recovery therapy.

Did you know?

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4 out of 10 people seen by physicians suffer from neuroplastic conditions.

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ATNS

The Association for the Treatment of Neuroplastic Symptoms is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with a mission to educate the public, patients, and practitioners about how to diagnose and treat neuroplastic pain and illness. Founded and led by volunteer medical and mental health practitioners, researchers and patient advocates, ATNS provides the information and tools needed to recognize and treat neuroplastic conditions; explains and promotes the latest scientific research; advocates for healthcare policies that support access to quality treatment; and empowers people to advance their own healing.