Quiz Results And Next Steps
You've taken the central sensitization quiz, now what?
quiz results
For Scores Less Than 40
Your nervous system isn’t showing signs of heightened sensitivity. But if you’re still experiencing symptoms, there’s a lot you can learn to better understand your pain and improve your well-being. Learning about how the nervous system works can still help you feel more empowered in your recovery. You can learn more in The Chronic Pain Experience Podcast in the resource section below.
Scores 40 & Above
Your nervous system is in a heightened state of sensitivity, which amplifies the pain you feel and the symptoms that come long with it (fatigue, digestive issues, insomnia, anxiety, inflammation). The good news? You are not alone! Central sensitization is very common and more importantly, workable. Thanks to neuroplasticity, central sensitization can be unlearned and you just happen to be in the right place to start your journey to recovery.
Why It Matters
Understanding your results is the first step toward reducing pain and regaining control over your life. Many people live with central sensitization without realizing it, leading to frustration and confusion about why they aren’t improving.
- Pain that feels unpredictable or widespread.
- Fatigue or brain fog that makes daily tasks harder.
- Mood changes like anxiety, irritability, or feeling ‘on edge.’
- Digestive issues or other unexplained symptoms.
- When health issues pile on top of health issues.
The Longer Pain Lasts, the More Likely Sensitization Can Develop
Central Sensitization
With ongoing pain, the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) can become more sensitive over time. This means it starts amplifying pain signals or even perceiving pain without a clear cause. This can happen because the nervous system learns patterns over time. If pain signals are repeated frequently, the system becomes better at recognizing them—almost like "practice makes perfect." Unfortunately, this means even normal sensations can start feeling painful.
Neuroplasticity
The brain’s ability to adapt and reorganize (neuroplasticity) can sometimes work against us in chronic pain. Persistent pain can strengthen neural pathways associated with pain, making the system more efficient at producing pain even without ongoing tissue damage.
Sensitization Isn't Inevitable
Not everyone who experiences long-term pain develops significant sensitization. Factors like genetics, psychological resilience, stress levels, sleep quality, and coping strategies play a role in whether or not the nervous system becomes more sensitized.
It’s also important to note that sensitization is changeable. Techniques like graded exposure, pain education, mindfulness, and nervous system retraining can desensitize the system over time.
Here Are Your Next Steps To Changing Your Pain
Step 1.
Join the Free 3-Day Live Change Pain Mini Summit
In this free 3 day online event I am pulling together the 'must have' components of changing your pain (based on what we know now about the NEW science of pain and 20 years of research).
Reserve Your Free Spot in the Mini Summit coming January 21, 22, 23. This free, 3-day event gives you the tools to understand your pain and the exact playbook all my clients use on their path to recovery.
Step 2.
Change your pain naturally
inside the 16 week Change Pain Academy where I'll take you through the 'must haves' for changing pain based on research based techniques. This immersive program is designed to help you on your path to reduce pain, rewire your nervous system, and regain control over your life in just 16 weeks.
Step 3.
Explore the Podcast Library
Get inspired and educated with real stories and actionable advice from experts and people who’ve been where you are inside The Chronic Pain Experience Podcast. Click the link to subscribe to our ongoing conversation.
About Me.
Hi, I'm Deana! My background includes studies in Physical Health and Education and Lifestyle Management. I am a certified Wellness Coach and a Remedial Pilates Instructor with a focus on chronic pain recovery. Additionally, I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia, Pain Reprocessing Therapy, and Graded Motor Imagery, among other techniques.
Guided by the teachings of industry leaders, my mission is to share my expertise and help bridge the gap between you, the chronic pain warrior and your primary care provider with research backed treatment protocols...naturally! I've been guiding warriors through their recovery since 2018.