Massage can be a useful desensitization technique for people living with Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS).

We don’t mean it in the “it’s all in your head and you’re crazy” way, but in an actual, real, this-is-how-your-body-was-designed way. For you to experience pain as you know it, a signal from the body has to actually reach your brain. Pain is your body’s warning alarm system letting you know that something might be wrong, and that you should pay attention in case you need to do something to keep yourself safe or prevent some damage to your body.

How daily activity helps with your chronic pain

Family education guide answering frequently asked questions regarding school guidelines for kids and teens with chronic pain.

Audible tapping can be used as a desensitization technique for people living with Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome (AMPS).

People living with Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome can use a towel rub as a desensitization technique.

Vibration can be used as a desensitization technique for people with Amplified Musculoskeletal Pain Syndrome.