Why Your Chronic Pain Is Real — Even If Nothing Shows Up on a Scan
Have you ever been told:
“Your MRI looks normal.”
“There’s nothing structurally wrong.”
“You’ll just have to learn to live with it.”
If so, you’re not alone—and your pain is absolutely real.
Many people suffer for years with persistent pain, even after test results come back “clean.” It’s frustrating, disorienting, and often leaves patients feeling hopeless.
But there’s a growing body of evidence showing that chronic pain doesn’t always come from injury or tissue damage. It can also come from the brain—and that’s not bad news. It’s actually good news, because the brain is adaptable. And with the right approach, you can retrain it.
That’s where Pain Reprocessing Therapy (PRT) comes in.
What Is Pain Reprocessing Therapy?
Pain Reprocessing Therapy is a cutting-edge, evidence-based approach that treats chronic pain as a neuroplastic condition—meaning the brain and nervous system have learned to stay in “danger mode,” even after the original injury or stress has passed.
Rather than continuing to search for what’s “broken,” PRT helps patients understand and unlearn fear-based pain patterns by:
Changing how the brain interprets safe signals
Observing physical sensations without fear
Addressing unresolved emotions that may be fueling the pain response
It’s not “all in your head”—but it does involve the brain. And you can change it.
Why Traditional Approaches Often Fall Short
Chronic pain that persists beyond 3–6 months often becomes less about injury and more about sensitization—an overactive warning system that’s stuck on high alert.
Conventional treatments like medications, injections, or even surgery may help temporarily, but they often fail to resolve neurocircuit-based pain because they don’t target the brain’s role in pain processing.
If you've been to multiple providers, tried multiple therapies, and still have no answers—it's not your fault. You were likely never offered a treatment that actually addresses the root cause.
The Science Behind PRT
In a 2021 clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry, Pain Reprocessing Therapy helped two-thirds of participants with chronic back pain become pain-free or nearly pain-free in just four weeks. That’s a staggering result compared to usual care.
The treatment works by targeting the brain’s plasticity—its ability to change. With guidance and practice, pain pathways can be rewired, and your nervous system can calm down.
Could This Be the Missing Piece?
PRT is especially helpful for people with:
Chronic low back or neck pain
Fibromyalgia
Headaches or migraines
TMJ or facial pain
Pain with no clear structural cause
Pain that flares with stress, emotions, or fatigue
A history of trauma or anxiety around pain
If your pain has become its own puzzle—unexplained, exhausting, and ever-present—it may be time to look in a new direction.
A Holistic, Empowering Approach
At Resilient Physical Medicine in Denver, CO, Dr. TJ Williamson combines advanced training in Pain Reprocessing Therapy with a background in chiropractic, rehabilitation, and neuroscience-informed care.
Sessions focus on:
Patient education and empowerment
Somatic tracking (mindful body awareness)
Emotional processing
Movement re-integration
Self-guided strategies to support long-term change
We believe your pain is real—and that your body is not broken. With the right tools and support, you can heal.
Ready to Take the First Step?
If you’re tired of dead ends and ready for a new way forward, Pain Reprocessing Therapy could change your life.
👉 Book a Consultation with Dr. TJ Williamson today to find out if PRT is right for you.
