Relief Is Possible
Discover how Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) helps retrain the brain to reduce or eliminate persistent pain.
What Is PRT?
Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) is an evidence-based, neuroscience-informed approach to treating chronic pain. Rather than targeting structural or tissue-based issues, PRT addresses the role of the brain and nervous system in creating and maintaining pain—even after an injury has healed.
This powerful method helps patients reframe the meaning of their pain, safely experience emotions, and rewire neural circuits that perpetuate suffering.
Backed by Science
In a landmark 2021 clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry, 66% of patients with chronic back pain treated with PRT were pain-free or nearly pain-free after just four weeks—compared to only 10% in the standard care group. These results were largely maintained over 5-year follow-up without further treatment.
These results reflect what we see every day in clinic: pain can change when the brain changes.
How PRT Retrains the Brain
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Understand how the brain and nervous system generate chronic pain.
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Learn to observe sensations without fear or judgment.
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Shift from danger-based beliefs to safety and resilience.
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Safely experience and express difficult emotions.
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Practice new patterns daily with expert guidance
PRT May Help If You’ve Been Diagnosed With…
Central Sensitization
Chronic Back Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Post-Surgical Pain
Chronic Tendonitis and Tendinopathy
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Interstitial Cystitis
Mast Cell Activation Syndrome
Migraines
Multiple Chemical Hypersensitivities
Myofascial Pain Syndrome
Osteoarthritis
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder
Tension Headaches
Why Choose Dr. TJ Williamson for PRT
As a chiropractor and rehabilitation specialist with advanced training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Dr. Williamson bridges the gap between neuroscience and mind-body medicine. He actively conducts and publishes research on chronic spine pain and teaches other clinicians how to deliver holistic, patient-centered care in an integrated academic medical center.
You’ll receive compassionate, personalized treatment designed to empower—not pathologize—you.
FAQs
Is my pain real?
Yes. Neuroplastic pain is a real, recognized medical condition. The pain you feel is not imaginary or a sign of weakness. It is caused by changes in the way the nervous system processes pain signals.
Does this mean my pain is “all in my head”?
No. Pain is always produced by the brain, but that does not mean it is under your control or not real. Neuroplastic pain is a brain-based condition, but it is just as real as pain from an injury or disease.
Will focusing on my pain make it worse?
No. In PRT, paying gentle, curious attention to pain (somatic tracking) is done in a safe and supportive way. This helps the brain learn that pain sensations are not dangerous, which can reduce pain over time.
Can I really get better?
Yes. Many people experience significant or even complete relief from chronic pain with PRT, as shown in clinical trials. Recovery is possible, even if you have had pain for many years without success from other treatments.
What can I expect?
Each session includes education, guided exercises, and tailored support. Sessions are conducted virtually, and care frequency is a mutually decided between you and Dr. Williamson, with the goal of achieving remission and discontinuation within 4-12 visits. You’ll learn practical tools to calm your nervous system, rewire your pain pathways, and build confidence in movement and life.
Ready to Break Free from Chronic Pain?
Let’s explore if Pain Reprocessing Therapy is right for you.