Pain Education Physical Activity & Sleep Diet Stress Management & Behavioural Modification Environment Influences 2.13.1.2.1 Pain Education Pain is an output of the brain. It’s not just a simple signal that travels from the painful body part to the brain, but rather, the brain processes a range of information and makes a decision on how much pain to produce. Central sensitization is a process that occurs in the nervous system, where the brain and spinal cord become more sensitive to pain signals. This means that the brain may interpret harmless or low-intensity...

After surgery, your body needs time to heal and recover. Following a healthy diet, maintaining an active lifestyle, and taking certain supplements can help support the healing process and reduce the risk of complications. Post-Surgery Diet Guidelines: Increase Protein Intake: The recommended daily protein intake for an adult is around 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight per day. However, after surgery, your body may need more protein to support the healing process. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends increasing protein intake to 1.2-1.5 grams per kilogram of body weight...